David C. Beck, EdD, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA (PA Education & Practice)

Clinical Content Reviewer

David C. Beck joined Osmosis in April 2021 and serves as a Physician Associate/Physician Assistant (PA) Faculty Content Reviewer, contributing his clinical and educational expertise to ensure the accuracy, relevance, and quality of educational content for PA students and healthcare professionals. Dr. Beck is also a Professor and Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Development at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, where he has held numerous academic and executive leadership positions, including Interim Dean, Executive Vice Dean, and founding Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Saint Francis University, a Doctor of Education from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Doctor of Medical Science from Shenandoah University. He is a nationally certified PA and Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Associates. With nearly two decades of clinical experience in emergency medicine, Dr. Beck brings expertise in clinical practice, PA education, curriculum development, interprofessional education, and educational innovation. Through his work with Osmosis, he helps advance the organization's mission of making high-quality health education accessible, engaging, and clinically relevant to learners worldwide.