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Osteopathic Surgeon, Senior Advisor to the Dean MSUCOM, Professor of Surgical Services

Dean, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Professor, Department of Radiology

Director of Special Programs and Initiatives

Senior Administrator to the Office of the Dean

Dr. Katherine Ruger currently serves as the Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Executive Chief of Staff at Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine where she provides advisory support to the dean on a wide range of internal and external matters. She drives communication, collaboration, and alignment across the college, working to advance the mission. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University, master’s ...