Adjunct Faculty in the Master of Public Health Program

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Dr. DePriest joined the University of Lynchburg in 2023.

Education

• DMSc, Physician Assistant Medicine — University of Lynchburg
• MPH, Occupational and Environmental Health — University of Oklahoma
• MPAS, University of Nebraska Medical Center
• BS, University of Nebraska Medical Center
• BA, History — Creighton University

Courses Taught

• MPH 605: Public Health Needs Assessment and Planning
• MPH 615: Environmental Health

Research Interests

• Environmental toxicology
• Healthcare in an austere environment

Areas of Expertise

• Emergency management planning and response
• Occupational health and safety
• Public health program planning