Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education News

Careers · July 28, 2026 · 3 min read

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

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 profess…

Alumni · June 1, 2026 · 3 min read

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

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 operati…

Careers · March 31, 2026 · 3 min read

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

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 c…

College of Health Sciences · February 13, 2026 · 2 min read

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

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-t…

Bachelor of Science in Human Biology · September 24, 2025 · 2 min read

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

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 Universit…

Alumni · July 16, 2025 · 2 min read

Doctoral Student Pursues Dreams in Nutrition Education

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 FC…

Alumni · May 15, 2025 · 2 min read

Dr. Helen Halley Learns to ‘Teach with Confidence’ in Ed.D. Program

After relocating back to St. Louis, Missouri, Helen Halley, Ed.D. (’25), MS, RD, LD, was looking for a new opportunity in nutrition and dietetics. What she found at Logan University was not only a job that aligned with her passion for clinical nutrition and student mentorship, but also an opportunity to become a confi…

Careers · April 3, 2025 · 2 min read

Opening Doors: Tyler Kohmetscher Views Ed.D. Program as Path to New Opportunities

When Tyler Kohmetscher decided to pursue a doctorate degree—building upon his Master of Arts in Athletic Training—he wanted to find a program that was compatible with his busy life. As a father of three young children and Instructor of Human Health & Performance at Nebraska Wesleyan University, he needed an asynchrono…

College of Health Sciences · February 27, 2025 · 1 min read

Logan University’s Ed.D. Program Transitioning to Seven-Week Course Format

Starting in May 2025, Logan University’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) for Health Professions Education will launch seven-week courses. The shift from the current 15-week course format to a seven-week format aims to provide a faster path to program completion while providing a more structured and focused schedule. “The…

Careers · December 11, 2024 · 2 min read

Speech-Language Pathologist Leads by Example, Elevates Teaching Skills with Ed.D. Degree

Carrie Axt, MA, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience, is now working on her Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education (Ed.D.) degree at Logan University. Carrie’s journey began at the University of North Dakota, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communic…

Alumni · October 30, 2024 · 5 min read

Degrees & Dreams: How Austin Kuennen’s Education Paved His Path to the Pros

Between treating MLB players, running a private practice and working on master’s programs, Austin Kuennen, RDN, MS (’23) has become a pro at time management. Originally from St. Louis, MO, the 2017 graduate from Lindbergh High School enrolled in the University of Arkansas’ exercise science program with plans to work i…

Bachelor of Science in Human Biology · June 10, 2024 · 2 min read

The Furtados: Married Logan Faculty Members Receive Back-to-Back Awards

Jennifer Furtado, PT, DPT, CNT and Michael Furtado, PT, DPT, Ed.D., NCS were both honored with the College of Health Sciences Outstanding Faculty Award in the December 2023 and April 2024 commencement ceremonies respectively. This award is given to a faculty member who excels in meeting the educational needs of studen…

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

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

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

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

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

Doctoral Student Pursues Dreams in Nutrition Education

Dr. Helen Halley Learns to ‘Teach with Confidence’ in Ed.D. Program

Opening Doors: Tyler Kohmetscher Views Ed.D. Program as Path to New Opportunities

Logan University’s Ed.D. Program Transitioning to Seven-Week Course Format

Speech-Language Pathologist Leads by Example, Elevates Teaching Skills with Ed.D. Degree

Degrees & Dreams: How Austin Kuennen’s Education Paved His Path to the Pros

The Furtados: Married Logan Faculty Members Receive Back-to-Back Awards

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