Darrell K. Petersen

Darrell K. Petersen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Human Anatomy (Anatomy Division) at the Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He holds a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) from Loma Linda University (2016) and a Master of Business Administration (2008) from the same institution.

His research focuses on anatomical specimen management, medical education innovations, and public health policy. Notable contributions include work on specimen transportation, plastination techniques, and clinical anatomy education. He has authored/co-authored publications such as Atlas of Clinical Gross Anatomy (2005) and contributed to Mound City Chronicles (2007).

Professional development includes leadership courses:

• Orientation to Leadership I (2009–2010)
• Orientation to Leadership II (2010)
• Orientation to Leadership III (2010)

He led a grant on Internal Leadership at the Point of Contact (2015–2016), emphasizing frontline employee empowerment.