Dr. Myria Petrou Resignation and University of Michigan Police Investigation Records
A September 24, 2018 resignation letter from Dr. Myria Petrou to University of Michigan leadership referenced recordings involving Dr. Paul Cronin, allegations involving “Reed and company”, and broader concerns involving harassment, retaliation, rumors, and false criminal allegations.
One day later, Interim Chair Dr. Ella Kazerooni acknowledged receipt of the resignation and stated that the letter would be forwarded to “other University offices for follow up on the matters described.”
Subsequent UMPD records document a separate “Suspicious Circumstances” investigation associated with the resignation letter following referral from the Office of the General Counsel.
Resignation Letter and University Response
Dr. Petrou resigned from her position as Assistant Professor – Instructional Track in the Department of Radiology effective September 30, 2018.
The resignation letter referenced recordings involving Dr. Paul Cronin and described allegations involving harassment, retaliation, rumors, false criminal allegations, and hostile working conditions.
The following day, Interim Chair Dr. Ella Kazerooni acknowledged receipt of the resignation and stated that the matter would be forwarded to additional University offices for follow up.
OIE Memorandum
The University’s OIE memorandum concerning the “Nick Bee” allegations was finalized on October 1, 2018, one day after Dr. Petrou’s resignation.
Dr. Petrou was never provided the memorandum, which was later produced during Dr. Bradley Foerster’s November 2018 Bylaw 5.09 proceedings.
The OIE memorandum further documented prior Office of the General Counsel (OGC) review efforts concerning the identity of “Nick Bee,” including review of recordings, interviews of physicians with similar names, and related identity-review activity.
University of Michigan Police Department Records
Subsequent UMPD records document a separate “Suspicious Circumstances” investigation associated with the resignation letter following referral from the Office of the General Counsel.
According to the police records:
- attempts were made to contact Dr. Petrou by telephone
- the matter referenced allegations of sexual assault and related misconduct
- and the case was later closed due to lack of information.
The records further reflect unsuccessful attempts to contact Dr. Petrou using a prior telephone number, despite Dr. Petrou having previously provided updated contact information to the University.
The records do not reflect interviews of either Dr. Myria Petrou or Dr. Paul Cronin prior to closure of the investigation, nor do they document additional investigative follow-up or efforts to gather evidence before the case was closed.
Additional Observation
During later dismissal proceedings involving Dr. Bradley Foerster, a recording of Dr. Petrou reading portions of the resignation letter was played during the proceedings but was not reflected in the hearing record.
Related Material
Exhibits
Resignation letter submitted by Dr. Myria Petrou to University of Michigan leadership on September 24, 2018.
September 25, 2018 response from Interim Chair Dr. Ella Kazerooni acknowledging the resignation and stating that the matter would be forwarded to other University offices.
University of Michigan Police Department report documenting referral of the resignation letter by the Office of General Counsel and opening of a “Suspicious Circumstances” case.
UMPD report continuation documenting closure of the case due to lack of information.
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Brad Foerster, MD PhD
Brad Foerster is a FOIA advocate documenting requests, transparency disputes, and accountability investigations involving public agencies, universities, police oversight, and Russia-Gate related inquiries. His work compiles original documents, timelines, and analysis of public records and institutional responses. Brad is also a board-certified radiologist, author of Town & Gown, and has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles. Brad lives in Potomac, Maryland with his family and is active in the Montgomery County Medical Society and the Takoma Park U.S. & World History Book Club.