Bobby Cockram

Dr. Bobby Cockram serves as Adjunct Faculty for the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program at University of Lynchburg's School of Medicine and Health Sciences while concurrently holding the executive position of Assistant Vice President for Advanced Practice Providers at Inova Health System. With over 20 years of clinical and leadership experience spanning cardiac surgery, critical care, and healthcare administration, he bridges academic education with real-world health system operations.

His educational foundation includes:

• DMSc from University of Lynchburg (2020)
• MPAS in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery from University of Nebraska
• BS in Healthcare/Physician Assistant from Jefferson College of Health Sciences
• BS in Biology with Chemistry minor from Virginia Tech

Dr. Cockram's expertise converges at the intersection of Critical Care ECMO, Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, and healthcare leadership. His teaching in PA 920: Healthcare Administration translates executive-level experience into practical curriculum for future medical leaders, emphasizing operational challenges in advanced practice provider management and critical care systems.

Professional recognition includes:

• Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (DFAAPA)

His dual academic-health system role creates unique training opportunities where DMSc students engage with contemporary healthcare administration challenges. Through Inova Health System connections, students access practicum experiences in critical care leadership and advanced practice provider program development, grounded in his executive perspective on healthcare system operations.

While no dedicated research lab is maintained, his clinical leadership positions provide direct pathways for operational research in critical care systems management and advanced practice provider integration within complex health networks.