The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) announces the appointment of retired Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, MD, MBA, MSS, FAAP, FACHE, FACPE, as the new Executive Director of the Military Health Institute at UT Health San Antonio. Miller will assume his role, effective October 15.
Miller joins UT Health San Antonio with more than 30 years of service in the United States Air Force, where he held several top leadership roles. Throughout his distinguished career, Miller served as command surgeon, director of education and training and director of medical operations. Most recently, he retired as surgeon general of the United States Air Force and Space Force.
“We are excited to welcome retired Lt. Gen. Robert Miller to the Military Health Institute,” said Robert Hromas, MD, FACP, acting president of UT Health San Antonio. “Dr. Miller’s exceptional leadership skills will be instrumental in driving the Institute’s initiatives forward and continuing its mission to improve the lives of service members, veterans and their families.”
Established in 2014, the Military Health Institute at UT Health San Antonio promotes collaboration with the United States Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs in the areas of research, education, clinical care and engagement.
In his role as executive director, Miller will oversee the Institute’s research programs in military health, partnerships with local, state and federal organizations, and the development of new initiatives that advance military medicine and support the military community.
“I am honored to join the Military Health Institute and work with its talented team,” said Miller, former surgeon general of the United States Air Force and Space Force. “I look forward to continuing the Institute’s commitment to advancing military health and serving the South Texas military community.”
As Surgeon General, Miller advised the Secretary of the United States Air Force, the Air Force Chief of Staff, the Space Force Chief of Space Operations and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs concerning the health of the air expeditionary force, airmen and guardians. Miller authorized the delivery of medical resources worldwide for the Air Force Medical Services, developing plans and programs to support medical missions.
Miller entered active duty in 1985 as a Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences medical student. He completed his residency at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio in pediatrics and fellowship in developmental-behavioral pediatrics at Madigan Army Medical Center in Fort Lewis, Washington.