Dr. Yen-Ping Kuo

B.S., National Taiwan University; M.S., Michigan State University; Ph.D., Ohio State University

Bio:

Yen (Yen‑Ping) Kuo, PhD, serves as the Senior Associate Dean for Student Experience and Associate Dean for Curriculum Implementation at the Methodist University College of Medicine. In this role, she provides strategic leadership for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the medical curriculum while advancing initiatives that support learners’ academic success and overall well‑being. Her work integrates curricular innovation, assessment quality assurance, and a holistic approach to student development.

Dr. Kuo teaches medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and academic skills. Her scholarly interests include curriculum design, learner‑centered pedagogy and coaching, and the epidemiology of infectious diseases. She has published research examining key determinants of residency interview selection, reflecting her commitment to supporting the UME‑to‑GME transition.

Before dedicating her career to medical education, Dr. Kuo was a scientist in Hematology, Molecular Microbiology, and Molecular Neuroscience. This scientific foundation strengthens her ability to bridge basic and clinical sciences through integrated curricular models. She was a founding member at A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU‑SOMA) and Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM). At ATSU‑SOMA, she chaired the International Clinical Presentation Curriculum (CPC) Proceedings and facilitated CPC workshops nationally.

At CUSOM, Dr. Kuo served as Assistant Dean for Curriculum and for Academic Success, establishing exam quality assurance processes and founding the Academic Center for Excellence. Her contributions earned her multiple Biomedical Faculty Awards and the Campbell University Teaching Excellence Award in 2022.

Dr. Kuo earned her PhD in Molecular Microbiology from The Ohio State University, MS from Michigan State University, and BS from National Taiwan University. She completed post‑doctoral training at Barrow Neurological Institute.