Promotions and Appointments

Qamrul Choudhury, PhD, (RVU-CO) has been promoted to Professor of Physiology. He previously served as Associate Professor of Physiology. Dr. Choudhury has been with RVU since 2010.

John Coulter (RVU-SU) has been promoted to the position of Senior Technician in the Facilities Department. Previously, he served as Technician. John has been with RVU since 2018.

An K. Dang, PhD, (RVU-CO) has been promoted to Assistant Professor of Structural Medicine in the Clinical Anatomy and Osteopathic Principles and Practice (CA-OPP) Department. Previously, she served as a Post-Doctoral Anatomy Fellow and Instructor. She has been with RVU since 2018.

Andrew Fordham (RVU-CO) has been promoted to VA Certifying Official, in addition to continuing to serve as Financial Aid Counselor. He is now the go-to person for RVU's veterans, providing assistance with VA certifications and HPSP. Drew has been with RVU since 2017.

Sandy Hiltman (RVU-CO) has been promoted to Admissions Process Administrator from Admissions Coordinator. In this new role, she will handle admissions processes for all University programs to ensure excellent customer service for our candidates. Sandy has been with RVU since 2014. Lise Johnson-Dyhr, PhD, (RVU-CO) has been promoted to Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. She previously served as Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. Dr. Johnson-Dyhr has been with RVU since 2018.

Michael Jorgensen, PhD, (RVU-CO) has been promoted to Associate Professor of Structural Medicine. He previously served as Assistant Professor of Structural Medicine. He will also continue to serve as Director of the OPP Fellowship. Dr. Jorgensen has been with RVU since 2016. Christopher LaFontano, DO, (RVU-CO) has been appointed as the Chair of the Clinical Anatomy and Osteopathic Principles and Practice (CA-OPP) Department. He will also continue to serve as Assistant Professor of OPP. Dr. LaFontano began at RVU in 2017.

Amy Maupin (RVU-CO) has changed positions from Administrative Assistant for the Office of Student Affairs to the Administrative Assistant for the Department of Clinical Education. Amy began at RVU in 2019.

Jennifer Montemayor, PhD, (RVU-CO) has been promoted to Professor of Physiology. She previously served as Associate Professor of Physiology. She will also continue to serve as the Director of Preclinical Education in Colorado. Dr. Montemayor has been with RVU since 2010.

Teresa Moore (RVU-CO) has been promoted to Institutional Assessment and Curriculum Administrator in the Department of Preclinical Education. In this role, she will coordinate and develop systems and processes related to curriculum and outcomes management. Teresa began at RVU in 2013. Rebecca Ryznar, PhD, (RVU-CO) has been promoted to Associate Professor of Microbiology. She previously served as Assistant Professor of Microbiology. She will also continue to serve as Director of the PhysicianScientist Track. Dr. Ryznar has been with RVU since 2016.

Bradley Thornock, PhD, (RVU-SU) has been promoted to Associate Professor of Medical Humanities. He previously served as Assistant Professor of Medical Humanities. Dr. Thornock has been with RVU since 2017.

Ben Wilde, DO, FAAFP, (RVU-SU) has been promoted to Associate Professor of Primary Care. He previously served as Assistant Professor of Primary Care. He will also continue to serve as Vice Chair of the Department of Primary Care Medicine. Dr. Wilde has been with RVU since 2017.