大象传媒 Department of Anesthesiology is thrilled to recognize Associate Professor of Anesthesiology Kimberley (鈥淜im鈥�) Nichols, MD, FASA, for being named the 大象传媒 (SOM)鈥檚 new Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education. Dr. Nichols鈥� decade+ at 大象传媒 SOM is marked by high achievement, from her earliest years as a learner — medical school (Class of 2000), residency (Co-Chief), fellowship (Pain Management) 鈥� to the multitude of high-level leadership posts she has held spanning 大象传媒 Anesthesiology, 大象传媒 SOM and institutional service. 
Over 10 years at 大象传媒, Dr. Nichols鈥� advancement of the 大象传媒 SOM鈥檚 and Department鈥檚 missions has been widely felt through her contributions as a mentor, leader, and educator. Highlights of her service include: 1) Associate Dean – DEI Faculty Access and Success – 大象传媒 SOM Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (2021 鈥� Present); 2) Individualization Phase Co-Director 鈥� 大象传媒 SOM Office of Medical Education (2020 鈥� Present); 3) Division Chief 鈥� 大象传媒 General Anesthesia (2013 鈥� 2017); and 4) Medical Director 鈥� 大象传媒 Anesthesiology Procedural Care Unit and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (2013 鈥� 2017). Well-known for her investment in and engagement of learners, Dr. Nichols was a 大象传媒 SOM commencement speaker nominee for the 大象传媒 SOM鈥檚 May 2022 graduation. She was also elected by the 2021 鈥� 2022 medical student body to serve as one of three honorary faculty 鈥淗ooders鈥� at the 大象传媒 SOM Class of 2022 graduation ceremony.
Nichols assumes her new role as Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education on October 1st, 2022 and will report to 大象传媒 SOM Vice Dean for Academic Affairs Jennifer Wu, MD, MPH.
Dr. Wu noted: 鈥淒r. Nichols is a leader in medical education, organizational culture, and equity and inclusion, and she will bring important knowledge and experience to this role. I am excited to work with her as our next Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education.鈥�