Certificate in Innovation and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Harvard Medical School (ongoing).
Dr. Banik is a nationally recognized public health scholar and academic leader with expertise in population health, global health, and health systems strengthening. Prior to joining St. Bonaventure University, he held senior academic and research leadership roles focused on curriculum development and accreditation, strategic growth initiatives, and the leadership of federally and foundation-funded research projects. His work has included mentoring interdisciplinary teams and building partnerships with healthcare systems, community-based organizations, and international collaborators to advance applied research and measurable health outcomes.
As Dean of the DePerro School of Health Professions, Dr. Banik provides strategic leadership across Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Public Health, and Health Sciences. His leadership prioritizes rural health innovation, interprofessional education, workforce development, and community-engaged learning—strengthening academic-practice partnerships and expanding experiential training opportunities that prepare students to address complex health challenges in underserved communities.
Dr. Banik’s teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that health education should be applied, socially responsive, and rooted in real-world contexts. He emphasizes experiential learning, critical thinking, and community engagement, encouraging students to understand health not only as a clinical outcome but as a product of social, economic, and structural forces. His courses aim to prepare students to become compassionate professionals and thoughtful leaders committed to advancing community population health.
Rural men's health; Substance abuse and mental health; Intersection of HIV and chronic disease.