The Military Health Institute
Robert I. Miller, MD, MBA, FAAP, FACHE
Lt Gen, USAF, Ret.
Director, Military Health Institute
Associate Vice President
Holder, USAA Patty and Joe Robles, Jr. Distinguished Chair for Military Health
Dr. Robert I. Miller is the Executive Director of the Military Health Institute at UT Health San Antonio, and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics. Bob is a retired Air Force Lieutenant General with 39 years of service and finished his military career as the Surgeon General for the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Space Force. He is a graduate of the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine and a Fellow of the American Association for Physician Leadership, and American College of Healthcare Executives.
Robert J. Christy, PhD
Deputy Director
Chair Holder, Maj. Gen. (USA Ret.) Joe and Patty Robles Endowment in Military Health Research
Dr. Robert J. Christy received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Davis, and his Doctorate from The Johns Hopkins University. Prior to joining the Military Health Institute as its Deputy Director, Dr. Christy was the Chief of the Combat Wound Research (CWR) Department at the US Army Institute of Surgical Research.
Donald H. Jenkins, MD, FACS
Col, USAF, Ret.
Associate Deputy Director
Holder, Betty and Bob Kelso Distinguished Chair in Burn and Trauma Surgery
Dr. Donald H. Jenkins is a Professor of Surgery and Vice Chair for Quality. He earned a BS in Biochemistry from the University of Scranton and MD at the Uniformed Services University. He performed his surgical residency at Wilford Hall USAF hospital in San Antonio TX, trauma fellowship, at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia PA, and retired after nearly 25 years of active-duty service from the USAF in 2008. In 2014, Dr. Jenkins was presented with The American Legion Distinguished Service Medal at the 96th annual convention.
Alan L. Peterson, PhD, ABPP
Lt Col, USAF, Ret.
Associate Director of Research
Holder, Aaron and Bobbie Elliott Krus Endowed Chair in Psychiatry
Dr. Alan L. Peterson is a board-certified clinical health psychologist, Professor, and Chief of the Division of Behavioral Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry and the School of Medicine. In addition to his role at the Military Health Institute, he serves as the Deputy Department of Psychiatry Chair for Military Collaborations, the Director of the STRONG STAR Consortium, and the Director of the Consortium to Alleviate PTSD. Some of his publications can be found here.
Program Manager
Nora Alicia Gonzalez, MBA (Healthcare & Human Resource Management)
Assistant to the AVP & Director Military Health Institute
Nora Alicia is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor of Applied Science, an MBA in Healthcare and Human Resource Management, and over 20+ years of experience. Her expertise bridges healthcare and HR management, making her a valuable asset in navigating administration and developing human resources for organizational success.
