Make an Impact Beyond the Clinic

Public Health Certificate

Transform communities and lead efforts in disease prevention and health equity.

100% Online

Complete your certificate online from anywhere, anytime.

CME Credits

Earn up to 60 AAPA Category 1 CME credits.

Doctoral Courses

Transform medicine with doctoral-level training

Public Health Certificate

The Public Health Certificate at the University of Lynchburg equips you with the tools to navigate today’s most pressing community health challenges. Public health knowledge is essential for clinical leaders as healthcare becomes more integrated with community wellness and global health concerns.

This program focuses on key public health competencies, including epidemiology and biostatistics, the historical foundations of public health, and contemporary topics such as health policy, health equity, and population-based prevention strategies. 

Whether you’re responding to a current public health crisis or planning long-term solutions, this certificate gives you the training to lead effectively.

This certificate is available through the University of Lynchburg Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) or Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL) programs. It serves as an excellent introduction to these doctoral programs or can complement and expand your current or previous doctoral studies.

Instruction Method:
    • 100% Online and Asynchronous 
Prerequisite:
    • Prior completion of a master’s degree.

Curriculum and Resources

2025-26 Academic Year Information

Public Health Certificate Curriculum

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Total Hours Required: 12*

*For those enrolling in a certificate program who have not previously completed the University of Lynchburg Doctor of Medical Science or Doctor of Executive Leadership, an additional 1-credit doctoral writing course is required.

Admissions

Public Health Certificate Faculty

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Anthony D. Poole ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...
2024 Headshot of Blake Rogers

Blake Rogers ’23 DMSc, PA-C

Program Director, DMSc ...
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Bryn Kroto

Bryn L. Kroto ’25 DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Professor, DMSc, DEL ...
Dakoda Farrington DMSc, PA-C

Dakoda Farrington DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Professor, DMSc ...
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Dave Mittman, DMSc (Hon), PA, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...
Debra Munsell

Debra S. Munsell, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Associate Professor, DMSc ...
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Gabrielle Poole ’21 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...
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Greer O. Trainham ’22 MPAM, ’23 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty in the PA Medicine Program, Alumni Chair University of Lynchburg MPAM and DMSc Programs ...
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Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...
Dr. Mike Cohen

Mike Cohen, DHSc, JD, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...
Nikoleta Delis

Nikoleta Delis ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Associate Program Director, DMSc ...
Raquelle Akavan

Raquelle Akavan ’24 DMSc, PA-C

Director of Advancement & Engagement, DMSc ...
Sandra Keavey

Sandra Keavey, DHSc, PA-C

Associate Professor ...
Sarah Bolander, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
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Vickie Beloy ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Anthony D. Poole ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Blake Rogers ’23 DMSc, PA-C

Program Director, DMSc ...

Bobby Cockram ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Bryn L. Kroto ’25 DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Professor, DMSc, DEL ...

Dakoda Farrington DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Professor, DMSc ...

Dave Mittman, DMSc (Hon), PA, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Debra S. Munsell, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Associate Professor, DMSc ...

Gabrielle Poole ’21 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Greer O. Trainham ’22 MPAM, ’23 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty in the PA Medicine Program, Alumni Chair University of Lynchburg MPAM and DMSc Programs ...

Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Mike Cohen, DHSc, JD, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Nikoleta Delis ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Associate Program Director, DMSc ...

Raquelle Akavan ’24 DMSc, PA-C

Director of Advancement & Engagement, DMSc ...

Sandra Keavey, DHSc, PA-C

Associate Professor ...

Sarah Bolander ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Vickie Beloy ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Graduate Tuition

Below is an overview of the cost of the program:

Public Health Certificate

$ 814 Cost Per Credit Hour
  • Credit Hours: 12
  • Estimated Cost of Completion: $9,768

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