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Logan University Reimagines Doctor of Education Program to Prepare the Next Generation of Healthcare Education Leaders

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Healthcare education is evolving, and so are the leaders who shape it. Logan University is relaunching its Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Health Professions Education program in Spring 2027 with a redesigned curriculum that better reflects today’s educational landscape while maintaining the flexibility working professionals need. Designed as a 60-credit, cohort-based doctoral program, the Ed.D. equips healthcare educators with the knowledge and practical skills to advance into leadership roles in higher education, faculty development and academic administration. Students may begin the program in either the spring or fall and progress through the curriculum alongside a cohort of peers, fostering collaboration,

From Flight Paramedic to Industry Innovator: How Logan’s Ed.D. Program Shaped Eric Bauer’s Leadership Journey

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This story was originally published in The Tower – Volume 1, 2026.  For more than three decades, Eric Bauer, Ed.D. (’25), MBA, FP-C, CCP-C, WP-C, C-NPT, FAASTN has worked in emergency medical services, with more than 20 years in air medical and critical care transport. His career has seamlessly blended clinical operations, education and leadership across flight programs and national organizations. Today, he leads FlightBridgeED, a company he founded to elevate education, standards and outcomes across the flight paramedicine and critical care transport industries. The idea for FlightBridgeED began with a simple observation. “There was a gap between the level

From the Field to the Future of Education: Bruce Hoffman’s Ed.D. Journey at Logan University

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For Bruce Hoffman, MSN, education has never been about collecting degrees. It has always been about impact. A nurse, paramedic and educator, Bruce is set to graduate from Logan University’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Health Professions Education program in summer 2026. His journey to Logan was shaped by years of clinical practice, classroom teaching and a deep belief that education should transform both the student and the profession. Bruce’s path into healthcare began shortly after high school when he became an emergency medical technician (EMT). A year later he began his nursing degree while continuing his EMT work in

Learning While Leading: Ashley Buckingham’s Journey in Logan’s Ed.D. Program

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Ashley Buckingham, MSN, RN, CHSE is driven by a passion for healthcare, education and learning. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ashley earned both her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her master’s degree in nursing education from Robert Morris University. Shortly after graduating, Ashley began working full-time as a critical care ICU nurse at Allegheny Hospital in Pittsburgh. At the same time, she began teaching part-time at her alma mater to support nursing students during their ICU clinical rotations. “My time with the nursing students really highlighted my passion for teaching,” she explained. “I eventually relocated to Portland, Maine and started working

Dr. Jennifer Furtado Brings Passion and Expertise to Logan’s College of Health Sciences

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Behind every great educator is passion, expertise and real-world experience. Jennifer Furtado’s, PT, DPT, CNT experience as an educator began in 2023 when she joined Logan University as an adjunct faculty member in multiple programs. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nutrition and exercise science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she was also a cheerleader, before completing her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. In addition, Dr. Furtado holds a Neonatal Therapist Certification, bringing both breadth and depth of experience to her role. Dr. Furtado’s journey into pediatric physical therapy began

Doctoral Student Pursues Dreams in Nutrition Education

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Jennifer Kipe, MS (’24) never imagined a job recommendation would lead to pursuing a doctorate in education. But while working towards a master’s degree in Family and Consumer Science (FCS), Jennifer discovered a passion for nutrition and began her journey at Logan University. “We discussed nutrition in a few of my FCS classes, and after graduation, I wanted to learn more,” Jennifer said. “I needed an online program because I was teaching high school, and my research led me to Logan’s Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance (MSNHP) program—I immediately fell in love.” The flexibility of the online