School of Medicine vice dean Paul Herrmann appointed provost of Loma Linda University

The Loma Linda University Health Board of Trustees has named Paul Herrmann, MD, PhD, vice dean for Academic Affairs within the School of Medicine, as the new provost of Loma Linda University, effective immediately. He succeeds Ron Carter, PhD, who has served in the role since 2008 and announced in November that he planned to soon retire.

In his new capacity as provost, Paul will oversee academic affairs across LLU's eight schools, guiding educational quality and accreditation, faculty development, and interprofessional education and research initiatives, while ensuring strong alignment with the university's mission and values. He will continue to provide pathology leadership across Loma Linda University Medical Center and its hospitals, serving as CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) Director for both the Medical Center and Children's Hospital Clinical Laboratories.

"Dr. Herrmann is a respected academic leader whose deep commitment to mission and proven ability to guide complex educational enterprises make him exceptionally well-suited for this role," said Dr. Richard Hart, President of Loma Linda University Health. "His thoughtful leadership and collaborative approach will be instrumental as Loma Linda University continues to grow programs, innovate in health sciences education, and expand its global impact."

Paul's connection to Loma Linda University spans decades. A graduate of the LLU School of Medicine, he earned an MD after completing a PhD in Chemistry. Following medical school, he completed residency and fellowship training at the National Cancer Institute and Loma Linda University Medical Center.

"I am delighted to serve Loma Linda University in this capacity," Paul said. "I look forward to continuing the strong LLUH tradition of combining education and health care by working closely with our talented faculty, staff, students, and leadership team as we advance our teaching and healing mission and prepare the next generation to serve with skill, compassion and purpose."