Jon B. Christensen

Dr. Jon B. Christensen serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Doctor of Medical Science Program at the University of Lynchburg's School of Medicine and Health Sciences. A 2022 graduate of the same program, he brings 32 years of military medical experience including 20+ years in US Army Special Operations Forces. His academic affiliations extend globally to the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine at University College Cork and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.

His expertise spans five interconnected domains: Global Health (focusing on resource-limited settings), Wilderness Medicine (validated through Aleutian Islands deployments), Emergency Medicine (enhanced by tactical protocols), Tactical Medicine (pioneering TCCC/PFC systems), and Military Medicine (refined in Special Operations). This integrated approach addresses medical challenges in austere environments through innovative training frameworks.

His distinguished service earned these major recognitions:

• Emergency Management Global Health award (inaugural, 2022)
• Legion of Merit for exceptional leadership
• Bronze Star Medal for combat valor
• Order of Military Medical Merit induction

As an international educator who has taught on four continents, Dr. Christensen bridges academic theory with field-proven practices. His certifications—including PA-C, CCP-C, TP-C, FAWM, FEWM, and DiMM—demonstrate mastery across emergency response, critical care, and wilderness medicine disciplines. This multifaceted expertise positions him as a unique contributor to advanced medical education.