Adjunct Faculty, Master of Public Health

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Dr. Seccia joined the University of Lynchburg in 2024.

Biography

Dr. Rachel Seccia is an experienced medical professional with over 30 years in healthcare and more than 15 years as a physician assistant. She began her career as an emergency medical technician (EMT) before advancing to paramedic. She became a physician assistant in 2008. After relocating from Wisconsin to Denver, Colorado, she embarked on a career in gastroenterology. She has spent most of her care as a physician assistant in emergency medicine. Dr. Seccia’s professional interests include global and environmental health, patient safety, and clinical issues such as resource allocation and stroke prevention. She is an active member of her company’s peer review committee and volunteers regularly at her son’s school library. Dr. Seccia enjoys mountain climbing, gardening, reading, opera, studying Italian, and playing the piano outside of work.

Education

• DMSc — University of Lynchburg
• MPAS — University of Nebraska Medical Center
• PA-C — University of Wisconsin-Madison
• BS, Biology — University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
• EMT-P — Madison Area Technical College

Courses Taught

• MPH 640: Ethical Issues in Public Health
• MPH 653: Practicum I
• MPH 654: Public Health Research
• MPH 655: Capstone
• MPH 657: Practicum II