I entered the healthcare profession to work with people in need and to make a difference with people who are less fortunate an d challenged in some unique way. After 27 years of practicing healthcare administration, I truly enjoy thecontinuous changes, challenges and growth opportunities that the profession offers. I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, medical group practices and ambulatory care settings. I have also worked with many professional organizations and governmental entities. During the last 10 years my interests have focused on globalinitiatives and international health care iss ues. Recognizing that health has no boundaries, and that we live in a global society,international healthcare requires new leadership, different strategies,collaborative efforts, and regional approaches to designing healthcareservices and systems.

Involvement with professional organizations at the local, regional and national level has enhanced my personal growth and professional learning. I am committed to working with professionals who want to grow, devel op and contribute to the healthcare profession. Education is the key to acquiring skills and knowledge necessary to bring about changes in health. I love teaching and sharing knowledge in the classroom, and enjoy watching our graduates make significant contributions to the field.

In addition to serving on the faculty at the University of Scranton, I am President/CEO of HTCConsulting Group. I am a Certified Healthcare Consultant with the American Association of Healthcare Consultants, and board certified inhealthcare management by the American College of Healthcare Executives.  I have several international faculty appointments at universities in other countries. I enjoy writing healthcare articles and speaking at international and national conferences. I am a strong believer in advocacy and social justice, and I feel that professionals must devote time and effort to the community in which they live.

Some of many favorite personal activities include golf, skiing, travel, photography, and gardening.  Professional interests include international grants, writing with students, developing new ideas in other countries and teaching healthcare courses in diversity, leadership, group practice and international healthcare.

Board Memberships

Member, Accreditation Council, Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)

Member, Scientific Council, St. Elizabeth University of Health & Social Sciences, Slovak Republic

Member, Board of Directors, Scranton-Temple Residency Program, Mercy Hospital, Scranton, PA

Member, Medical Advisory Board, International Brain Trauma Association,  Vienna, Austria

Member, American College of Healthcare Executives, Regent(Area II-B) Past Regent

Member, Scranton Temple Residency Program Institutional Review Board, Mercy Hospital, Scranton, PA

Member, Healthcare Management Forum of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Board of Directors

Board Member, Behavioral Health Research Institute - Chairman

Member, Board of Directors, Business and Health Administration Association

Member, Board of Directors (GSAS) Graduate School Alumni Society as College of Education Representative, Penn State University

Member, Board of Directors, College of Education Alumni Society, Penn State University

Member, Board of Directors, Healthy Northeast Pennsylvania Initiative(Non-Voting)

Member, Accreditation Council, Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management (CAHME)

Member, Board of Directors, Downtown Senior Center

Member, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, NE PA Affiliate

Faculty Appointments

Affiliated Faculty, Department of Counseling & Human Services University of Scranton

Adjunct Appointment as a Research Professor, Center for International Health Services, Research & Policy, Washington State University

Scientific Council, School of Missiology & Tropical Medicine, St. Elizabeth University, Slovak Republic

Visiting Professor, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia

Full Professor in Public Health, Trnava University, Slovak Republic

Affiliated Faculty & Guest Professor, University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Health & Social Studies, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic

Visiting Professor, University of Matej Bel, Slovakia(Faculty of Economics)

Affiliated Faculty, University of Georgia

Adjunct Professor, Department of Medicine, The Commonwealth Medical College

Dougherty, B.A., & West, D.J. (2006). Our aging world: a global comparison of formal and informal caregiving. Journal of Health Sciences Management & Public Health, 7(2), 198-208.

Novotny, J., West, D.J., & Veleminsky, M. (2006). Age-dependent drug selection and response. Journal of Health Sciences Management & Public Health, 7(2), 214-226.

Haring, J., Novotny, J., Stanciak, J., & West, D.J. (2006). The position of a nurse in a complex nursing process in balneotherapy. Journal of Health Sciences Management & Public Health, 7(2),234-245.

West, D.J. (2007). Reducing medical errors and improving patient safety in Oman. Journal of Health Science Management and Public Health, 8(1), 7-16.

Baskova, E., Dobrikova, P. & West, D.J. (2008). Beginning of human life from the point of view of psychology. Journal of Health Science Management and Public Health. (Submitted and Under Review)

West, D.J. Hospice services: ideas and strategies to improve patient care. 4th International Conference of Hospice and Palliative Care, Trnava University,Trnava, Slovak Republic, March 17, 2007.

Szydlowski, S., & West, D.J. Strategic employee development to create positive culture in integrative medicine clinics. A poster presentation at the 5th Annual Conference, Integrative Medicine for Health Care Organizations, Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, CA, April 12-14, 2007.

West, D.J., & Szydlowski, S. Social learning and civic engagement: global applications and experiences using a faith-based model. 2007 Unite for Sight 4th Annual International Health Conference, Stanford University, School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, April 14-15, 2007.

West, D.J. A faith-based model for social learning and civic engagement. 2nd Annual International Symposium on Social Learning, University of Indianapolis & Stellenbosch University, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 13-15, 2007.

West, D.J. Leadership and human resources management. 4th Annual Reunion in Public Health/Nursing, St. Elizabeth University, Bratislava, Slovak Republic, October 10-13, 2007.

West, D.J. Priniciples of Management in Health Care Organizations. 4th Annual Reunion in Public Health/Nursing, St. Elizabeth University, Bratislava, Slovak Republic, October 10-13, 2007.

West, D.J. Education in Healthcare: Theories of Motivation for Senior Leaders. 4th Annual Reunion in Public Health/Nursing, St. Elizabeth University, Bratislava, Slovak Republic, October 10-13, 2007.

West, D.J. The Importance of Community-Based Health in Management Education Partnerships. Tbilisi State Medical University, Department of Public Health, Tbilisi, Georgia, March 19, 2008.

West, D.J. The Leadership Transformation in Eastern Europe. University of Georgia, Department of Public Health and Business Administration, Tbilisi, Georgia, March 21, 2008.

West, D.J. Teaching concerns and issues in health management education. USAID/AIHA HME Partnership, Tbilisi, Georgia, March 19, 2008.

West, D.J. Using Case Study Methods in Health Management Education. USAID/AIHA HME Partnership, Tbilisi, Georgia, March 17, 2008.

West, D.J. Competency Development and Assessment in Health Management Education. USAID/ AIHA HME Partnership, Tbilisi, Georgia, June 19-28, 2008.

West, D.J. Elements of the Health Management Profession. USAID/AIHA HME Partnership, Tbilisi, Georgia, June 19-28, 2008.

West, D.J. Fieldwork Opportunities in Health Service Administration. USAID/AIHA HME Partnership, Tbilisi, Georgia, January 14-24, 2009.

West, D.J., Rameriz, B. & Vasadze, O. Capacity Building and Community Engagement Using An International University-Based Partnership Model. 2009 Annual Conference, Association for International Education Administrators, Omni Hotel, CNN Center, Atlanta, Georgia, February 23-25, 2009.

Costello, M., West, D.J. & Rameriz, B. Privatization and Management Development in the Health Care Sector of Georgia. EURAM 2009, European Academy of Management, Liverpool, UK, May 11-14, 2009.

West, D.J. University-Based Partnership Models and Community Engagement. Sheraton Metechi Palace, Tbilisi, Georgia, June 12, 2009.

Editorial Committee Membership

Editorial Board, Journal of Health Management and Public Health

Editorial Board, Journal of Health Sciences Management and Public Health

Editorial Board, International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing

Editorial Board, AAMA Executive Online

Editorial Board, Academia, Revista Latinoamericana de Administracion

Editorial Board, Journal of Acta Tropica

Consulting Editor, Hospital Topics

Editor, Journal of Health Sciences Management & Public Health Tbilisi, Georgia

Editor, Journal of Health Management & Public Health, Slovakia

Editorial Board, European Journal of Nursing & Social Work

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Leadership and Service Award, Penn State University , College of Education and Alumni Society (2005)

Provost’s Award, Excellence in Advancing Global Learning, University of Scranton (2005)

Distinguished Service Award, University of Scranton , The J.A. Panuska, S.J., College of Professional Studies , for demonstration ofexemplary leadership ability and for generous and outstanding service (2003)

Gold Medal of Trnava University, Faculty of Health Care& Social Work, Acknowledge persistent and excellent support for developmentof international cooperation (2003)

Service Award, Track Chair for Health Care Education,Business & Health Administration Association (2002, 2003 and 2004)

ACHE Regents Senior Level Healthcare Executive Award (1997)

Richard A. Harley Diplomate Award, American Academy of Medical Administrators (1995)