Alan Heckman

The DeSales DMSc 5Q

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The DeSales DMSc 5Q Podcast is where Physician Associates share their “why.” In five powerful questions, we uncover the stories, motivations, and leadership aspirations behind the decision to pursue the DMSc — and how doctoral preparation is elevating PAs to lead at the highest levels of healthcare.

Author

Alan Heckman

Episodes

Episode 3 - Dr. Bobbie Morici 11.03.2026 18:53

DMSc 5Q – Episode 3: Dr. Bobbie Morici In Episode 3 of the DMSc 5Q , Dr. Alan Heckman sits down with Dr. Bobbie Morici, DMSc, PA-C, MBA, DFAAPA , Assistant Program Director of the Physician Assistant Program at DeSales University. In this conversation, Dr. Morici shares her journey from clinical medicine into academic leadership and reflects on the experiences that shaped her career in PA educatio...

Episode 2 - PA Jake Wills 26.02.2026 16:58

Welcome to Episode 2 of The DeSales DMSc 5Q Podcast ! In this episode, we sit down with Jake Wills, PA-C — a proud DeSales graduate with 15 years of experience spanning behavioral medicine and academia. Jake shares how his journey shaped his decision to pursue the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree. We discuss what drew him back to DeSales, how the DMSc aligns with his long-term professional...

DeSales DMSc 5Q - PA Krista Verdi 12.02.2026 7:06

Welcome to our first episode of The DeSales DMSc 5Q Podcast ! We sat down with Krista Verdi, PA-C , a clinician with more than 20 years of experience, who is now pursuing her Doctor of Medical Science degree at DeSales University. In this episode, Krista shares why she decided the DMSc was the right next step in her professional journey — and what ultimately led her to choose DeSales for her docto...