Kathryn Miller appointed associate dean of curriculum

On behalf of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Kathryn (Kate) Miller, MD, as the new Associate Dean of Curriculum for the WR2/University Program.

Dr. Miller has been serving as our interim Associate Dean of Curriculum since July 2025 and brings a wealth of experience, expertise and energy to the medical education executive team. We are confident that she will significantly contribute to our students’ learning and to the advancement of our educational mission.

A pediatric critical care physician, Dr. Miller earned her medical degree at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, followed by a pediatric residency at Indiana University School of Medicine and a pediatric critical care fellowship at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. She also earned her master’s degree in Bioethics from Case Western Reserve University. Since joining us at CWRU, she has distinguished herself as an exceptional educator and holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Bioethics.

Dr. Miller’s impressive background in clinical education includes serving as the Pediatrics Clerkship Director at University Hospitals and as one of the founders of the Sciences and Art of Medicine Integrated (SAMI) course. Most recently, she served as Assistant Dean of Longitudinal Clinical Education, focusing on the full four-year arc of clinical preparation for our WR2/UP medical students. She is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Aquifer Sciences Initiative and active in the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities.

Dr. Miller reflected on her new role, "I am honored to serve as Associate Dean of Curriculum and grateful for the trust placed in me by our community. I look forward to working with our outstanding faculty, staff and students to further enhance our innovative and student-centered curriculum."

In her new position, Dr. Miller will oversee the entirety of the WR2 curriculum, ensuring a comprehensive and integrated learning experience for our medical students.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Miller and welcoming her to this new role.

Sincerely,

Stan Gerson, MD
Dean and Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Lia Logio, MD
Vice Dean for Medical Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine