Remote, Disaster & Wilderness Medicine
A graduate-level certificate delivered in partnership with the University of Lynchburg as part of their doctoral programs in medical science and leadership.
A New Chapter in Emergency Management & Crisis Leadership Education
Three Practicum Pathways, One Flexible Route Forward
Students in the DMSc and DEL tracks now have three practicum pathway options, giving them the flexibility to select the route that best supports their career goals, interests, and schedule.
Attend a WEM field-based program focused on emergency management, crisis leadership, disaster response, and austere clinical practice, including Expedition & Wilderness Medicine, Polar Medicine, or Humanitarian Medicine.
Join a Lynchburg humanitarian medical mission trip and gain applied experience in real-world humanitarian and healthcare delivery settings.
Complete the week-long Disaster Medicine Intensive at Claytor Nature Center, Virginia.
Doctoral pathways designed for leadership in complex environments
The University of Lynchburg’s Doctor of Medical Science and Doctor of Executive Leadership programs are built for professionals ready to lead across healthcare, education, strategy, policy, emergency management, and high-pressure operational environments.
DMSc
Doctor of Medical Science
The Doctor of Medical Science is a flexible, career-advancing degree designed by PAs, for PAs. Delivered 100% online and asynchronously, it helps clinicians strengthen leadership, education, policy, research, and innovation skills.
Program highlights
- 100% online and asynchronous study
- Designed to be completed in 6–12 months
- Three flexible track options
- Supports leadership in clinical practice, academia, policy, and healthcare systems
Through the WEM partnership, DMSc students can connect doctoral learning with real-world experience in emergency management, disaster response, crisis leadership, and austere healthcare.
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DEL
Doctor of Executive Leadership
The Doctor of Executive Leadership is a practice-focused, fully online leadership doctorate for professionals looking to strengthen strategy, communication, ethics, organizational development, and executive decision-making.
Program highlights
- 100% online doctoral program
- Focuses on strategy, ethics, communication, and organizational leadership
- Supports leaders across healthcare, business, government, AI, technology, and public leadership
- Designed for decision-making under pressure and leading through complexity
Through the WEM partnership, DEL students can apply leadership learning in high-pressure environments shaped by emergency management, disaster response, and austere operations.
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To explore the DMSc or DEL programs and understand how WEM courses can fit into your academic journey, visit the University of Lynchburg’s graduate portal or get in touch with the Graduate Success Team.