Dean, College of Allied Health Sciences
Dr. James Nash is the Dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences at the Uniformed
Services University of the Health Sciences (USU). As such, he is responsible for the
portfolio of 26 programs, and more than 5,000 students enrolled in the College per
year. Additionally, Dr. Nash serves as the chief academic authority for the college,
and senior academic liaison with the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, Navy
Medical Forces Support Command, U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, and
the Defense Health Agency’s Medical Education and Training Campus.
Dr. Nash earned his undergraduate degree in pre‐pharmacy/biology from University
of Kentucky in Lexington, followed by a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University in Atlanta. He completed
a one‐year residency in Pharmacy Practice at the University of Colorado in Denver, and a one‐year residency in
primary care at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio. Dr. Nash earned a Master of Public
Health from the School of Public Health and Information Sciences at the University of Louisville in 2011, and later, a
certificate in development practice with an emphasis on global health from Regis University. In March 2023, he
completed his PhD degree in Higher Education Administration, with a focus on educational leadership at Liberty
University School of Education.
Dr. Nash is a highly respected educator, researcher, and administrator with a strong track record of
accomplishment. His expertise in experiential and interprofessional education, coupled with his passion for
advancing healthcare leadership has significantly contributed to the development of innovative educational
programs and the cultivation of future healthcare leaders.
Dr. Nash previously served as professor and Dean of the College of Health and Pharmacy at Husson University in
Bangor, Maine, where he oversaw a diverse array of healthcare programs including Pharmacy, Physical Therapy,
Occupational Therapy, and Nursing. Prior to that, he held positions of leadership and responsibility at Sullivan
University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Louisville, Kentucky, where he served as assistant professor
and director of the Center for Health and Wellness, which he established, and assisted in the development of the
PharmD program. At Liberty University School of Nursing in Lynchburg, Virginia, Dr. Nash taught Clinical
Psychopharmacology online for Doctor of Nursing Practice/Family Nurse Practitioner students. Dr. Nash's extensive
career also includes roles as associate professor and Associate Dean at the College for Health Professions at Regis
University in Denver, where he spearheaded initiatives in experiential education and leadership development. He
played a pivotal role in merging key healthcare services and led efforts in interprofessional education and global
health curriculum development. Dr. Nash also previously served as an assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice at
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy.
Prior to his positions in academia, Dr. Nash held clinical management and advisory positions at Humana, Inc.,
University of Louisville Healthcare, and Kaiser Permanente, bringing a wealth of practical experience to his academic
endeavors.
Since 2014, Dr. Nash has served as a Navy Medical Reserve officer, undertaking a variety of assignments, including
deployment during the COVID‐19 pandemic. His firsthand experience in healthcare delivery and military service will
undoubtedly enrich our academic community and further our mission of preparing healthcare professionals to serve
the nation.