Dr. Putnam is the Vice Chair of the Department of Osteopathic Principles & Practice (OPP) at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM), an Associate Professor of OPP, and a board-certified physician in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. She received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM) in 2015 and completed her residency training at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) in 2018.

At RVUCOM since 2018, Dr. Putnam has served as preclinical and clinical faculty, Vice Chair of the Osteopathic Principles & Practice department, and provided patient care at the Rocky Vista Health Center. She previously course directed multiple OPP courses across the preclinical and clinical years, directed the Pre‑Doctoral OPP Fellowship program, chaired the RVUCOM Strategic Plan Task Force, and held leadership roles in admissions, curriculum, and professionalism committees.

Nationally, she serves as a Board Member and Examiner for the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Secretary of the AACOM Educational Council on Osteopathic Principles, and NBOME National Faculty in OPP. She is also the inaugural Osteopathic Medicine Content Specialist for Doody’s Core Titles.

A committed educator, author, and researcher, Dr. Putnam has contributed to Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine, 5th Edition, led numerous IRB‑approved studies, and presented widely at national conferences. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to advancing osteopathic education, clinical excellence, and professional leadership.