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LEADERSHIP

The BYU School of Medicine is guided by experienced leaders who bring deep expertise—individually and collectively—to provide an outstanding medical education. Each exemplifies the qualities of the Christ-centered physicians and professionals our program strives to develop.

Mark Ott

Inaugural Dean

Steven Embley

Assistant Dean of Phase 2

Caleb Frischknecht

University Counsel – School of Medicine

Lesley Gardiner

Associate Dean of Curriculum

Brian Gutierrez

Assistant Dean of Finance & Administration

Bill Holman

Director of Information Technology

Amy Jacobsen

Executive Assistant to the Dean

Josh Jaramillo

Associate Dean of Admissions

Jessica Johnson

Managing Director of External Relations

Felicia Jones

HR & Finance Business Partner

Kirk Knowlton

Department Chair of Preventative and Restorative Care

Matt Linton

Assistant Dean of Phase 1

Dustin Matsumori

Managing Director of Medical School Planning

David Morton

Department Chair of Preparatory Learning

Brad Neiger

Associate Academic Vice President, School of Medicine Liaison

Brett Nelson

Associate Dean of Global Health & Humanitarian Service

David Roos

Associate Dean of Student Experience & Well-Being

Jeff Seegmiller

Senior Associate Dean of Academics

J Namealoha Sells Hekekia

Associate Dean of Student Progress

Adam Sharp

Associate Dean of Faculty

Brandon Webb

Associate Dean of Research

Derek Wilcox

Assistant Dean of Accreditation and Quality Improvement