The University of Minnesota Medical School community recently gathered to celebrate a major milestone for its exceptional educators, researchers, and clinicians. Faculty, leadership, and colleagues hosted a formal reception to honor the outstanding individuals who have officially been granted promotion, with tenure as eligible.

Achieving promotion and tenure at the University of Minnesota represents years of unwavering commitment to groundbreaking discovery, world-class patient care, and the mentorship of tomorrow’s healthcare leaders. The faculty recognized this year embody the spirit of innovation and excellence that drives our institution forward.

Promoted to Professor

  • Abraham Jacob, MD
  • Anupam Kharbanda, MD
  • Jordan Marmet, MD
  • Branden Moriarity, PhD

Promoted to Associate Professor

  • Ashley Bjorklund, MD
  • Darko Bosnakovski, PhD
  • Elissa Downs, MD, MPH
  • Janna Gewirtz-O'Brien, MD, MPH, FAAP
  • Julia Heneghan, MD
  • Cindy Im, PhD
  • Jeanine Jarnes, PharmD
  • Brian Joy, MD
  • Stacie Knutson, MD
  • Chimei Lee, PhD
  • Nishitha Pillai, MBBS
  • Rachel Poeppelman, MD
  • Mona Riskalla, MD
  • Nathan Schuldt, PhD