March 23, 2023
Wakebrook Campus Update
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March 22, 2023
Zvara to Step Down as Anesthesiology Chair in 2024
David Zvara, MD, has announced that he will step down as chair of the Department of Anesthesiology, a role he has held since 2008. A search committee led by Stephanie Davis, MD, chair of the Department of Pediatrics, will begin work soon on finding the department鈥檚 next chair and Zvara will remain in his role …
March 16, 2023
Forward Together Successes Continue to Grow
The 大象传媒 community came together in 2018 to brainstorm and propose goals for the school鈥檚 future and to create the Forward Together strategic plan. The plan was implemented in 2019 and it outlines a path for school to reach its goal of becoming the nation鈥檚 leading public school of medicine. 鈥淪ince the …
March 16, 2023
Marks to Step Down as Radiation Oncology Chair
Lawrence Marks, MD, Sidney K. Simon Distinguished Professor of Oncology Research, will step down from his role as chair of the 大象传媒 Department of Radiation Oncology on July 1. Marks has held the role for 15 years. Effective July 1, Marks will become the school鈥檚 assistant dean for organizational health and quality. …
March 14, 2023
Page Speaks at International Women鈥檚 Day Event
Executive Dean Cristy Page, MD, MPH, spoke at a sold out International Women鈥檚 Day event on March 8 hosted by Inspiration lab, a Wilmington-based business organization for women. In her remarks, Page emphasized the value of leaders following their passions to make an impact, the importance of achieving equity in healthcare, and helping to train …
March 9, 2023
Coe to Serve as Assistant Dean for Clinical Curriculum
Catherine L. Coe, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine, will serve as the 大象传媒鈥檚 assistant dean for clinical curriculum beginning on March 20. In the role, Coe will oversee clinical educational activities across all four years of the curriculum in the Offices of Medical Student Education. Coe will ensure …
March 2, 2023
Olsen to Serve as Interim ACA for Orthopaedics
Aaron Olsen, MBA, began serving as the interim associate chair for administration for the Department of Orthopaedics on March 1. Olsen currently serves as the ACA for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and will continue to serve in that role while assisting the Department of Orthopaedics. Former Department of Orthopaedics ACA Philip Clark, …
February 1, 2023
Clark Leaving Orthopaedics, Joining University of Nevada, Reno
Department of Orthopaedics Associate Chair of Administration Philip Clark, MBA, has accepted a role as the senior associate dean of administration and finance for the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine and associate chief education officer for the Renown Health System. He will leave the 大象传媒 on Feb. 28.聽 Clark has …
January 25, 2023
Smith Named Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development
Angela Smith, MD, a professor in the Department of Urology, has been named Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development associate dean. She will begin her work in the role on Feb. 1. Smith will be responsible for conceptualizing and implementing new, creative, and modernized programs, policies, and initiatives to improve the career trajectory and vitality of …
January 25, 2023
Penaskovic, Smith Named Student Affairs Assistant Deans
Kenan Penaskovic, MD, and Kelly Smith, MD, have been named School of Medicine assistant deans for student affairs. Penaskovic and Smith will provide leadership for all student affairs matters including career advising, academic assistance, student progress, financial aid, registration and academic events. Additionally, they will provide support, services and resources for medical students across all …
January 25, 2023
Taylor Named Director of Faculty Advancement for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development
Joan Taylor, PhD, professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine聽has been selected to serve as Director of Faculty Advancement for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development. She will begin work in her new role on March 1. Joan Taylor, PhD In this new role, Taylor will provide leadership and development for the Faculty Affairs …
January 11, 2023
Shipp Steps Down as Dermatology ACA
Sarah Shipp has stepped down from her role as the Department of Dermatology associate chair for administration. She will transition to becoming finance and budget manager in the School of Medicine Finance & Business Operations unit in January. Shipp took on the Department of Dermatology鈥檚 ACA role in January 2021, following her work as a …