Leadership
The leadership team for the KU School of Medicine is lead by Executive Dean Akinlolu Ojo.
School of Medicine Administrative Leadership Team
Akinlolu Ojo, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., MPH
Executive Dean
Giulia A. Bonaminio, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education
Dianne Durham, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development
Hinano Gray, M.B.A.
Senior Associate Dean for Finance
Talal Khan, M.D., MBA
Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
Jenni Mandala
Assistant Dean for Strategic Operations and Continous Quality Improvement
Mark Meyer, M.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Scott Owings, M.D.
Dean of the Salina Campus
Jeffrey Norvell, M.D., MBA
Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education
Peter G. Smith, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Research
Laura Tatpati, M.D.
Dean of the Wichita Campus
Last modified 6-3-2025
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