Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge in a focused area or enhance your Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) experience, the University of Lynchburg’s doctoral-level certificate programs offer the flexibility and specialization to match your professional goals.
Each certificate can be completed as a standalone credential, making them ideal for licensed PAs seeking targeted expertise without committing to a full degree program. Alternatively, these certificates can be seamlessly integrated into your DMSc journey through the Doctor of Medical Science Plus (DMSc+) track, allowing you to customize your doctoral experience while earning valuable, career-advancing expertise.
Up to 180 Category I AAPA CME credits are available when you complete the Doctor of Medical Science Program. Earn up to 20 AAPA Category 1 CME credits in each certificate course.
Clinically Focused:
- Addiction Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Hospital Medicine
- Obesity Medicine
- Psychiatry
Professional Advancement:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare
- AI Strategy and Leadership
- Executive Leadership
- Extreme Medicine
- Healthcare Administration and Management
- Healthcare Entrepreneurship
- Healthcare Law
- Humanitarian Medicine
- Medical Education
- Medical Science Liaison & Medical Affairs
Certificate Completion
Upon successful completion of a certificate program, students who meet the requirements may apply for admission to the DMSc — Medical Education Concentration, DMSc — Emergency Management and Global Health Concentration, DMSc — Psychiatry Concentration, or the DMSc — Advanced Professional Practice Concentration.
