About Us

The Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions serves more than 8,000 students on and off Weber State University campuses. Our students are taught by well-prepared and accomplished faculty, partnering with more than 1,000 clinical faculty at over 1,200 different affiliated hospitals and clinical sites.

We are leaders in designing and offering a wide range of professional healthcare programs in remote areas throughout the United States. The college has received national recognition for its innovative and high-quality approaches in healthcare education, whether that education is delivered online, in-state, regionally, nationally or even internationally.

Message from the Dean

Office of the Dean

Mission

We construct a safe place to educate students, foster faculty innovation, support our staff contributions, engage with our community relationships and cultivate respectful partnerships with our clinical and community anchors. Together, we impact lives.

Vision

The vision of the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions is to be the premier Utah healthcare college for students, faculty, staff and our community. Through disruption and curiosity, traditions and innovation, we aim to continually meet the evolving needs of care. We strive for excellence in education for our students, ongoing support for our faculty and staff and the unwavering trust it takes to be a resource for our healthcare partners and partnerships; locally, nationally and internationally.

Strategic Pillars

LEARN

  • Definition

    Advance evidence-based teaching and learning strategies, promote academic excellence, and provide high-quality educational experiences for students with the personalized connection Weber State is known for.

  • Objectives
    • Deliver student-centered, real-world learning experiences that prepare students for a dynamic healthcare environment through innovative, evidence-based curricula and educational practices.
    • Foster a culture of academic and pedagogical excellence by supporting faculty development, interprofessional collaboration, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
    • Promote student success and scholarly growth by removing barriers to learning, strengthening advising and mentoring, and expanding opportunities for research, leadership, and engaged learning.
  • Goals

    Coming soon.

ENGAGE

  • Definition

    Cultivate a culture of meaningful engagement by strengthening relationships with students, faculty, alumni, communities, and industry partners to enhance collaboration, advance shared goals, and extend DCHP’s impact across healthcare education and practice.

  • Objectives
    • Foster a supportive and collaborative college culture that prioritizes well-being, professional growth, shared governance, and recognition to enhance engagement and retention among students, faculty, and staff.
    • Strengthen external partnerships with healthcare organizations and communities to expand student learning opportunities, support our partners, and ensure workforce readiness.
    • Cultivate a vibrant, connected alumni network that contributes to mentorship, program development, and long-term success through active engagement and collaboration.
  • Goals

    Coming soon.

LEAD

  • Definition

    DCHP is a forward-thinking leader in health professions education, through academic excellence, ongoing innovation, and sustained influence across the healthcare industry and community landscape, also ensuring sustainable growth aligned with our mission.

  • Objectives
    • Champion agility & align programs with workforce needs to evolve academic programs using industry input, embracing emerging technologies and critical thinking to prepare graduates for a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.
    • Strengthen strategic influence & visibility by enhancing the college's visibility and impact through storytelling, partnerships, and professional influence that extend our reach across education, healthcare, and community sectors.
    • Foster sustainable growth & operational excellence by promoting strategic budget planning and optimizing administrative processes through accountability and data-driven decision making, ensuring infrastructure aligns with long-term priorities to support sustainable, mission-driven growth.
  • Goals

    Coming soon.

History

The Dumke College of Health Professions was named after Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke, one of the country's most prominent thyroid surgeons. Dr. Dumke lived in Ogden, UT, from 1911 until his death in 1961. He was one of the founding members of the Ogden Surgical Society and the first chief of staff at both Dee Memorial Hospital and St. Benedict’s Hospital. We are honored to have Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke’s name associated with our college, and we plan to serve our community just as well as he did.