Ann Miller

Ann Miller is a Professor and Graduate Programs Coordinator in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at University of Central Florida. Her research examines health communication dynamics, particularly physician-patient interactions influenced by racial concordance, and instructional communication in academic settings.

Research foci include:

• Physician-patient communication across racial/ethnic lines
• Health literacy interventions
• Classroom communication dynamics
• Entertainment media effects on health behaviors

She has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles and led WHO research initiatives.

Honors include:

• Three Fulbright awards (research and specialist)
• Top paper awards from National Communication Association
• Multiple UCF research recognitions

Her work addresses global health challenges in East Africa and US healthcare settings.