BILLINGS, MONTANA (May 15, 2025) — Rocky Vista University (RVU) is pleased to announce that Dr John Moore, DO MPH FAAFP, has accepted the position of Dean of the Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVU-MCOM).
Since stepping into the role of Acting Dean in January of this year, Dr Moore has continued to cultivate a strong student-centric culture, emphasizing academic excellence, and campus-wide collaboration to elevate the student experience. His appointment reflects RVU’s confidence in his leadership and his ability to guide the college’s continued growth and success.
Having already served in multiple leadership roles at Rocky Vista University, Dr John Moore steps into the role of Dean with a strong foundation in both institutional knowledge and medical education. He earned his Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy and his Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from Nova Southeastern University, followed by a Master of Public Health from the University of West Florida. During his distinguished career in the US Navy, he completed residencies in both Family and Aerospace Medicine. He provided care to service members and their families in combat and peacetime settings. After retiring from military service, Dr Moore established an integrated primary care and behavioral health clinic in Springfield, Oregon, and later served as Chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Osteopathic Principles and Practice at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. He joined Rocky Vista University in 2022 as the Director of the Master of Medical Sciences Program and now serves as the Assistant Dean of Preclinical Education for MCOM.
“Dr Moore has consistently demonstrated thoughtful leadership, academic innovation, and a strong commitment to our students,” said Dr Forstein, President of Rocky Vista University. “[He] has earned the trust of the campus community through his thoughtful approach and unwavering dedication to students,” added Michele Chulick, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “We are excited about the future of MCOM under his leadership and the positive impact it will have on medical education in the Mountain West.”
“It is an honor to serve as the Dean of RVU-MCOM,” said Dr Moore. “Achieving greatness is a journey we take together through innovation, reflection, and a shared commitment to excellence. As Dean, I will continue working alongside our dedicated faculty and staff to support our students’ academic success, personal growth, and sense of belonging. I look forward to building on the strong foundation we’ve established and advancing our mission to prepare compassionate, service-driven physicians who will make a difference in their communities.”
To learn more about the Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine and its mission to prepare the next generation of compassionate, service-driven physicians, visit rvu.edu/ doctor-of-osteopathic-medicine/mcom/ or follow us on social media @rvu_mcom.
About Rocky Vista University:
Rocky Vista University is a health-sciences university with campuses in Colorado, Utah, and Montana that provides quality health-care education while inspiring students to serve with compassion, integrity, and excellence. RVU works to advance health-care through its programs in medicine and health sciences. For more information, visit https://www.rvu.edu.
