Experts within Kansas Health Science University—Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine are available to respond to inquiries from journalists on a wide-ranging set of topics. If you’re working on a health-related story that does not fit into the areas of expertise listed below, our media relations team can help you find the appropriate expert for your piece.
Media Contacts
Carrie Lindeman
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Stephanie Bihr
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Megan Bayer, MSN, RN, CHSE
Director of Simulation
Areas of Expertise:
- Healthcare Simulation
- Interprofessional Education
- Human Lactation & Newborn Care
- Nursing Education
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Education


Angela Carrick, DO, FACOEP, FACEP
Associate Dean of Pre-Clerkship Education, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Areas of Expertise:
- Emergency Medicine
- Ultrasound Program
- Physician Wellness
- Women in Medicine
- Stroke Patients


Francis Fitzpatrick, Ph.D.
Faculty in Biomedical Sciences
Areas of Expertise:
- Pharmacology
- Drug Safety
- Drug Efficacy


Dasa V. Gangadhar, MD, MHL
Assistant Dean for Clinical Education, Associate Professor of Surgery
Areas of Expertise:
- Opthomology
- Eye Safety and Injury
- Eye Surgery


James Joseph, MD
Clinical Faculty
Areas of Expertise:
- Orthopedics
- Joint Replacement
- Hip and Knee Disorders
- Sports Medicine


Paul Misasi, MS, MA
Program Director, Health Systems Science
Areas of Expertise:
- Emergency Health Services
- Human Factors Psychology
- Patient Safety
- Health Service Organization and Policy


Rosemary Niedens
Assistant Dean for Assessments & Outcomes
Areas of Expertise:
- Student Success and Retention
- Assessment of Learning
- Higher Education


Richard P. Winslow, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Services
Areas of Expertise:
- Admissions Process for Medical School
- Financial Aid
- Student Affairs
- Recruiting Medical School Students
