Email:
dduncan@su.edu
Educational History:
2007-2018 Continuing Education, American College of Medical Practice Executives, CO
1975-2018 Continuing Education, American College of Healthcare Executives, IL
1975-1979 Ph.D. Degree, Systems Science, Health Policy Administration, Penn State, PA
1972-1975 MPA Degree, Health Services, Public Administration, Penn State, PA
1970-1972 MLT Certification, Medical Lab Tech, U S Army, BAMC, FSHT, San Antonio, TX
1969-1970 MA Studies, Existential Phenomenology, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
1967-1969 BA Degree, Philosophy/Classics, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
1965-1967 AA Degree, Latin and Greek, St. Mary’s University, Baltimore, MD
1961-1965 High School Diploma, St. Charles High School and College, Baltimore, MD
Professional Highlights:
Dr. Duncan is a senior executive who has worked in the medical industry for 40 years. He started from the employees of ordinary private hospital laundry rooms, to the chief operating officer of the hospital system, and then to the president of the large modern integrated chain medical system. In addition to professional achievements, Dr. Duncan has also taught at the university for 40 years. His teaching experience includes leadership, systems, management, organization and heuristics. Dr. Duncan is an accredited researcher on the board of the American College of Healthcare Management and the American College of Medical Practice Management. His current research areas include behavioral attributes of leadership, psychosocial determinants of health, and the use of systems science to promote organizational change.
2011 Fellow Status, American College of Medical Practice Executives
2011 Certificate of Superior Performance, MGMA, Englewood, CO
2010 Certification Status, American College of Medical Practice Executives
2009 Commencement Speaker, Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center
2005 Master of Ceremonies, Mayoral Inauguration, Altoona, PA
1999 Computer Success Story Recognition, Visio Smart Pages, Visio Corp.
1997 Excellence in Teaching Award, Student Government Association, PSU
1996 Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
1994 Committee Person of the Year Award, Blair County Chamber of Commerce
1993 Senator, Faculty Senate, Penn State, Altoona Campus
1992 Fellow Status, American College of Healthcare Executives
1991 Touchstone Award, American Hospital Association
1990 Achievement Award, Academy for Health Services Marketing
1988 Touchstone Award, American Hospital Association
1987 Innovators Award, ACHE Congress on Administration
1975 Academic Fellowship, Penn State University.
1971 Class Commander, Med Lab Tech School, US Army, BAMC, FSH,
1970 Outstanding Recruit, Basic Training, US Army, Fort Dix, NJ
1969 Academic Assistantship, Duquesne University
1967 Team Captain, St. Mary’s University
1965 Lead Sacristan, St. Charles High School and College
Forty years of professional leadership in the healthcare industry:
- President/CEO, UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services, Altoona, PA
- Senior Vice President/COO, Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona, PA
- Vice President, Corporate Services, Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona, PA
- Vice President, Planning & Marketing, Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
- Director of Human Resources, Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
- Assistant Administrator, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
- Graduate Research Assistant, Penn State University, University Park, PA
- Geriatric Case Worker, Social Services, Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
- Medical Laboratory Technician, BAMC, United States Army, San Antonio, TX
Personal Highlights:
Spouse: Linda
Children: Michele, Michael, Nicole, and Ashley
Grandchildren: Anna, John, Mason, Andrew, Ryder, Hudson, Aaron, Maverick, Adeline, Ayla
Interests:Personal fitness, lifelong continuous learning, systems sciences at www.systegics.com, and photography at www.daveduncan.biz