RVU Faculty

Andrew W. Ambler, DO, FACOI
Associate Professor of OPP
DO, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Randal Anderson, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
MD, University of Iowa College of Medicine

Brooks Beal, DO, MS
Assistant Professor of Primary Care
DO, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
MS, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Camille Z. Bentley, DO, MPH, MS, FACOFP
Chair of Tracks and Special Programs
Director of Global Medicine Track and Global Clerkships
Professor of Family Medicine
MPH, Nova Southeastern University
DO, Southeastern University of the Health Sciences 
MS, George Mason University 


Thomas Bigham, DO, MA
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Co-Director of Rural and Wilderness Medicine Track (SU)
DO, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
MA, Purdue University

Cameron Black, MD
Assistant Professor of SIMS

Keith Bodrero, DO, PhD
Assistant Professor of OMM
Co-Director of Fundamentals of East Asian Medicine Elective
DO, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 
PhD, Michigan State University

Sarah Boulos, DO
Assistant Professor of SIMS

Jean M. Bouquet, DO, FACOFP
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Co-Director of Urban Underserved Track
DO, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Duane T. Brandau, DO, PhD, MA
Professor of Molecular Medicine
Clerkship Director of Research Electives
Director of Grand Rounds
PhD, University of Wyoming
DO, Des Moines University 
MA, University of Northern Colorado

Amanda Brooks, PhD
Director of Research and Scholarly Activity
Director of Physician-Scientist Track (SU)
PhD, University of Wyoming

Benjamin Brooks, PhD, MBA
Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences
Director of Vaccine Elective
PhD, University of Wyoming
MBA, University of Wyoming

John Brozna, MD, PhD, MA
Associate Professor of Pathology
MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine
PhD, University of Connecticut
MA, University of Connecticut

Meghan Bunnenberg, MS, PA-C
Assistant Director of Clinical Education
Assistant Professor of PA Studies

Susan Carter, MD, FACOG, FACS
Director of Simulation in Medicine and Surgery
Chair of the Office of SIMS: Division of Clinical Medicine and Surgery
MD, University of Texas Medical Branch

Carrie Chanos, PA-C
Principal Faculty, PA Program

Qamrul Choudhury, PhD, MSc
Associate Professor of Physiology
Director of Religion, Health, and Healthcare Elective
PhD, University of London
MSc, University of East London

Michele Coleman, DO
Discipline Director of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
DO, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Alison Covak, MSPAS, PA-C
Director of Clinical Education, PA Program
Assistant Professor of PA Studies
MSPAS, University of Colorado in Denver

David Crimin, DO, CMD
Assistant Professor of Primary Care
Director of Long Term Care Track
Director of Medical Education at SUVH
DO, University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences

An K. Dang, PhD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Anatomy
Co-Director of Medicine in Film Elective (CO)
PhD, Colorado State University

David Eckhardt, MS, PA-C
Director of Simulation, PA Program
Associate Professor of PA Studies
MS, University of Colorado

Chris Edwards, DO, C-NMM/OMM
Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Principles and Practice
DO, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Ashley Farmer-Hanson, EdD, MS
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Assistant Professor of Medical Humanities
EdD, University of South Dakota
MS, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Heather Ferrill, DO, MS, MEdL 
Vice President of Faculty Affairs and Dean of RVUCOM
Professor of Osteopathic Medicine
Co-Director of Academic Medicine and Leadership Track (CO)
MS, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
DO, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Jensen A. Fisher, MLIS
Reference Librarian
Assistant Professor of Medical Humanities
Co-Director of Urban Underserved Track
Co-Director of History of Medicine Elective
MLIS, University of Denver

David Forstein, DO, FACOOG
President, Provost, and CEO
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Jennifer Gaide, DO, FACOOG
Assistant Professor of SIMS
DO, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Jing Gao, MD, FAIUM
Associate Professor of Ultrasound
Director of Ultrasound Research and Education
MD, Dalian Medical College

Ian George, PhD, MA, MS
Chair of the Clinical Anatomy and Osteopathic Principles and Practice Department
Assistant Professor of Anatomy
Director of Graphic Novels and Medicine Elective
PhD, University of Missouri
MA, Florida Atlantic University
MS, Florida Atlantic University

Kelli Glaser, DO, MPH, FACOFP, FNAOME
Associate Professor of Family Medicine
Co-Director of Academic Medicine and Leadership Track (CO)
DO, Kansas City University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
MPH, A.T. Still University

Fernando Gomez, MD, FACP
Professor of Pathology
MD, Wayne State University, 1987

K. Dean Gubler, DO, MPH, FACS, FCCM
Professor of Surgery and Military Medicine
Director of the Military Medicine Program
DO, College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery
MPH, University of Washington

Ricarda Hallstrand, PhD
Professor of Microbiology
Interim Assistant MSBS Program Director
PhD, University of California Los Angeles

Melissa Henderson, PhD
Vice Chair, Department of Biomedical Sciences
Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences
PhD, East Carolina University

Robert Henderson II, MD, DO, ThM
Assistant Professor of Primary Care
DO, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
MD, Texas Tech University School of Medicine
ThM, Perkins School of Theology

Alexis Horst, MA
Instructor of Medical Humanities
Writing Center Coordinator
MA, University of Colorado Denver

Teodor Huzij, DO
Associate Professor of OPP
DO, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Clyde Jensen, PhD, MS
Professor of Pharmacology
Co-Director of Academic Medicine and Leadership Track (SU)
PhD, University of North Dakota
MS, University of North Dakota

Michael Jorgensen, PhD
Associate Professor of Structural Medicine
Director of Gross Anatomy
Director of Predoctoral Anatomy Fellowship Program
PhD, Ohio University
MS, John Carroll University

Dennis Kinder, MD
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
MD, University of Washington

Christopher LaFontano, DO
Assistant Professor of OPP
DO, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Anthony J. LaPorta, MD, MS, FACS
Professor of Clinical Surgery
Director of Military Medicine Program
MS, Immunology, Marquette University
MD, Medical College of Wisconsin

Mark C. Lee, MD, FACP
Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and GME
Professor of Internal Medicine

Rachel M.A. Linger, PhD
Associate Professor of Pharmacology
PhD, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Matthew Linton, PhD
Assistant Dean of Preclinical Education
Professor of Physiology
PhD, University of California Los Angeles

Matthew McEchron, PhD
Assistant Dean of Preclinical Education and Program Assessment
Professor of Neuroscience
PhD, University of Miami

Nicole M. Michels, PhD
Chair, Department of Medical Humanities
Associate Professor of Physiology
PhD, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Stephen Miller, DO, MPH, FACOFP
Senior Associate Dean of Southern Utah Campus and Clinical Education
DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
MPH, Tufts University School of Medicine

Elizabeth Moffett, PhD
Assistant Professor of Structural Medicine
Co-Director of History of Medicine Elective
PhD, University of Missouri

Jennifer Montemayor, PhD
Director of Preclinical Education (RVUCOM-CO)
Professor of Physiology
PhD, Ohio University

Sarah Neguse, MS, PA-C
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
MS, University of Colorado

Andrew Nigh, MD, FACS
Assistant Professor of Specialty Medicine
Co-Director of Rural and Wilderness Medicine Track
MD, Indiana University

Dmitriy Pales, DO
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Anthony Pappas, PhD
Assistant Professor of Gross Anatomy
PhD, University of Vermont

David J. Park, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP
Vice President and Founding Dean of MCOM
Professor of Family Medicine
DO, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

Mark Payton, PhD, MS
Chair of Biomedical Sciences Department
Professor of Biomedical Sciences
PhD, Oklahoma State University
MS, Oklahoma State University

Jill Pitcher, DO, FACOFP
Professor of Family Medicine 
DO, Western University of Health Sciences

Jacqueline Powell, PhD
Associate Professor of Physiology
PhD, Morehouse School of Medicine

Jan Pryor, DO, MPH, C-NMM/OMM
Professor of OPP
MPH, University of Hawaii at Manoa
DO, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Cassidy Punt, MS, MPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor of PA Studies
MS, University of Colorado
MPAS, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Kristin Putnam, DO
Associate Professor of OPP
Co-Director of Pre-Doctoral OPP Fellowship
DO, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kenneth Ramey, DO, FACOFP
Associate Professor of Osteopathic Principles and Practice
Program Director of ONMM3 Residency and Osteopathic-Focused Track
DO, Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Joel Roberts, MD
Assistant Program Director of MSBS Program
Assistant Professor of Physiology
MD, University of Colorado, 2015
BS, Azusa Pacific University, 2009

Vickie Roettger, PhD, MS
Associate Professor of Physiology
Co-Director of Global Medicine Track (CO)
PhD, Wright State University
MS, University of Iowa

David Ross, DO, FACEP
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Director of Rural and Wilderness Medicine Track
Course Director of Military Medicine
DO, Western University of the Health Sciences

Cathy Ruff, MS, PA-C
Program Director and Chair of Physician Assistant Program
Associate Professor of PA Studies
PA-C, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
MS, University of Denver

Rebecca Ryznar, PhD, MA
Associate Professor of Molecular Biology
Director of Physician-Scientist Track
PhD, Wesleyan University
MA, Central Connecticut State University

Brian D. Schwartz, PhD, MLIS
Director of Frank Ritchel Ames Memorial Library
Associate Professor of Medical Humanities
PhD, Emporia State University
MLIS, University of Denver

Kaleb Sellers, PhD
Post-Doctoral Fellowship and Instructor

Bradley Simon, MD
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
MD, State University of New York Upstate Medical Center

James Small, MD, PhD, FCAP
Associate Professor of Pathology
Director of Clinical Career Advising
MD, Duke University
PhD, Duke University

Darcy Solanyk, MS, PA-C
Associate Program Director for PA Program
Associate Professor of PA Studies
PA-C, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
MS, Colorado State University

Joseph M. Stasio, DO, FACOFP
Chair of Department of Primary Care 
Professor of Family Medicine
Medical Director of PA Program
DO, Southeastern University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1991

Regan Stiegmann, DO
Co-Director of Digital Health Track
DO, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Shelene Thomas, DPT, EdD, GCS, FNAP
Associate Professor of Interprofessional Education
Director of Interprofessional Education and Health Systems Science
DPT, Creighton University
EdD, Creighton University

Bradley Thornock, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medical Humanities
PhD, St. Louis University
MPH, University of Michigan

Francina Towne, PhD
Director of MSBS Program
Associate Professor of Immunology
PhD, University of Colorado Denver

Ann Trawick, DO
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
DO, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Pomona

Amanda Troy, PhD, MS
Associate Professor of Gross Anatomy
Director of Preclinical Education (SU)
PhD, Penn State University
MS, University of North Carolina-Greensboro

Peter Tsivis, MD, MBA
Associate Professor of Pathology
MD, State University of New York
MBA, University of Massachusetts

Patrick Tufts, MD
Professor of Primary Care
MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Lon Van Winkle, PhD
Professor of Medical Humanities
PhD, Wayne State University

Jacquelyn Waller, PharmD, BCPS
Associate Professor of Pharmacology
Director of Faculty Development
PharmD, University of Montana

Mark Wardle, DO
Vice Chair of Primary Care Department
Assistant Professor of Primary Care
Director of Global Medicine Track (SU)
Director of Medical Spanish Elective
DO, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Benjamin Wilde, DO, FAAFP
Chair of the Department of Clinical Sciences
Associate Professor of Primary Care
DO, Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

Scott Wilkie, DO, MS
Assistant Professor of OPP
DO, Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
MS, Purdue University

Dale Woodbury, PhD, MS
Associate Professor of Structural Medicine
PhD, Rutgers University
MS, University of Connecticut

Lynne Yancey, MD, FACEP
Faculty of Military Medicine Education

Cole Zanetti, DO, MPH
Co-Director of Digital Health Track
DO, University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
MPH, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

Isain Zapata, PhD, MS
Assistant Professor of Research and Statistics
PhD, Ohio State University
MS, University of Chihuahua

Qing Zhong, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Structural Medicine
MD, Guang Dong Medical College
PhD, Wayne State University