Mike Deitschman

Mike Deitschman has a diverse range of work experience. Mike started their career as a Clinical Site Research Coordinator for a multi-site clinical research trial. Mike then worked as a Director of Quality Assurance and Preparedness Coordinator at Rural/Metro Corporation, where they oversaw clinical performance and directed preparedness activities. Additionally, they worked as a Paramedic at Brookings Health System and as a Substitute Teacher at Sioux Falls School District. Mike later became the Executive Director of the South Dakota Healthcare Coalition, leading and overseeing a statewide coalition of healthcare providers for emergency preparedness and disaster management. Mike also worked as a Subject Matter Expert at Western Governors University and as a Public Health Consultant and Medical Writer at MKD Associates, Inc., specializing in explaining complex medical topics in concise language. Their most recent role is as a Lead Writer at Grant Engine.

Mike Deitschman's education history includes obtaining a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Public Health Practice from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, which they completed from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, they earned a Graduate Certificate in Core Concepts of Public Health from the same institution, studying from 2002 to 2004.

In 1990, Mike completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Double Major: Biology and Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics at Southwest Minnesota State University. Subsequently, they acquired a Paramedic Diploma from Minnesota State Community and Technical College in 1993-1994.

Furthermore, Mike has earned various certifications, including Paramedic from the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners in 1996, Nationally Registered Paramedic from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians in 1990, and National Healthcare Disaster Professional - Board Certified from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2017. Additionally, they obtained a GCP - Good Clinical Practice certification from the NIH Clinical Center (CC) in 2019. However, it is not specified when the Certified in Public Health (CPH) and Flight Paramedic - Certified (FP-C) certifications were obtained.