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Alan Heckman, DMSc, PA-C, serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Medical Studies Major within the College of Healthcare Professions at DeSales University, where he has been a faculty member since 2013. He brings over two decades of clinical expertise spanning emergency medicine, family medicine, cardiothoracic surgery, and critical care to his academic role.
His educational credentials include:
- Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (Communications specialization) from Kutztown University (2004)
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from DeSales University (2011)
- Doctor of Medical Science from the University of Lynchburg focusing on Emergency Management and Global Health (2024)
Dr. Heckman's scholarly focus centers on emergency medicine systems, global health initiatives, and emergency management frameworks. His doctoral research directly addresses intersections between disaster response and healthcare infrastructure, while his clinical background in critical care and cardiothoracic surgery informs his educational methodology. He actively contributes to physician assistant education through curriculum development and orthopedic textbook authorship.
Professional recognition includes:
- 2011 Faculty Award from DeSales University’s Physician Assistant Program
In his capacity as Medical Studies Major Chair, Dr. Heckman oversees the undergraduate accelerated pathway into the Physician Assistant Program, mentoring cohort development and academic progression. He maintains active clinical engagement while leading programmatic strategy.
Dr. Heckman serves as Health Services commander for the Civil Air Patrol (United States Air Force Auxiliary) in Pennsylvania, integrating emergency management expertise with operational healthcare support systems.
