Directory
RVU faculty and staff include a wide variety of educators who are mentors and role models for our students. They demonstrate excellence in their knowledge, medical practices, professional conduct, and dedication to the education of our students.
Craig Atkins, DNP, CRNA
Program Director
Doctorate of Nursing Anesthesia Practice
Susan Carter, MD, FACOG, FACS
Director, American College of Surgeons (ACS) Accredited Education Institute (AEI)
Ashley Farmer-Hanson, EdD, MS
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Assistant Professor of Medical Humanities
Heather Ferrill, DO, MS, MEdL
Vice President of Faculty Affairs and Dean of RVUCOM
Professor of OPP
Janna Oakes, PhD
Vice President of Institute Effectiveness
Vice Provost of Academic Quality and Accreditation
Laura Rosch, DO, CS, MS, FACOI
Campus Dean of RVU College of Osteopathic Medicine
Associate Professor of OPP
Cathy C. Ruff, MS, PA-C
PA Program Director and Chair
Associate Professor of PA Studies
Brian D. Schwartz, PhD, MLIS
Associate Dean of the Frank Ritchel Ames Memorial Library (FRAML) and Professor of Medical Humanities
Professor of Medical Humanities
Cindy Thomas
Executive Assistant to the Provost and Vice President of Accreditation