Dipu Patel, DMSc, MPAS, ABAIM, PA-C, currently serves as a Professor and Vice Chair of Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh, focusing on Quality Improvement Science and Digital Health while educating future healthcare leaders. Additionally, Patel has held multiple adjunct and guest professor positions at institutions including Dominican University and Bay Path University, covering subjects such as Health Policy and Infectious Disease. Previous roles include a Physician Assistant at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Director of Clinical Pathways at DayToDay Health, and leadership positions at Northeastern University, contributing to curriculum innovation and clinical education. Patel's educational background includes a Doctor of Medical Science from the University of Lynchburg and a Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.