Published in the Summer 2024 ALUMNI JOURNAL

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (LLUSM) has selected Daniel K. Rogstad ’09, PhD as the new senior associate dean of medical student education.

Rogstad has had a distinguished career in both medicine and academia. He joined LLUSM in 2015 as assistant professor of medicine and most recently served as associate dean of basic sciences education. He was instrumental in creating a learner-centered, integrated, organ-based model that supports LLUSM’s new Discovery Curriculum.

“I am confident that he will continue to inspire and guide our future medical professionals with the same passion and commitment he has shown throughout his career,” said Tamara L. Thomas ’87, dean of LLUSM. “His teaching methods and leadership in curriculum development have significantly enhanced the learning experience for our students.”

Rogstad has served as the course and thread director for medical biochemistry since 2015. He enjoys teaching biochemistry through team-based learning and the clinical application of foundational concepts. In addition to his role as an educator and physician, he leads the Inland Empire’s only coccidioidomycosis outpatient clinic.

He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in infectious disease and internal medicine.

He succeeds Tamara M. Shankel ’88 who served in this role since June 2017. Shankel will continue to contribute to medical education at LLUSM. The position is pending approval by the Loma Linda University Health Board of Trustees.

*Reprinted with permission from the School of Medicine.