University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D.,
has appointed a 15-member search committee to identify candidates for the
position of dean of the College of Medicine. James Armitage, M.D., recently
announced he would retire from the position Sept. 1. He plans to stay at
UNMC, focusing his efforts on teaching, clinical research and patient care.
I appreciate the willingness of the search committee members to serve,
Dr. Maurer said. The deans post in the College of Medicine is a critically
important position for the Medical Center as we face the challenges ahead.
We are committed to finding the best candidate to help us build upon the
successes of past deans.
Jon Thompson, M.D., professor of surgery, will lead the search committee.
Other members are:
· Stephen Smith, M.D., chief medical officer, Nebraska Health
System;
· Joseph Sisson, M.D., professor, internal medicine-pulmonary
medicine;
· Pamela Carmines, Ph.D., professor, physiology/biophysics;
· John Windle, M.D., professor, internal medicine-cardiology;
· Michael Sitorius, M.D., chairman, family medicine;
· Patricia Hageman, Ph.D., director, professor, physical therapy
education, School of Allied Health Professions;
· Judith Christman, Ph.D., chairwoman, biochemistry and molecular
biology;
· Margaret (Peggy) Wheelock, Ph.D., professor, College of Dentistry,
Lied Transplant Center;
· Duane Krause, M.D., president, College of Medicine Alumni
Association;
· John McClain, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for academic
affairs and chief student affairs officer;
· Kristie Hayes, M.D., assistant dean, student and multicultural
affairs;
· Paul Paulman, M.D., president-elect, UNMC Faculty Senate;
· Harlan Noddle, member, Nebraska Health System Board of Directors;
and
· Casey Johnston, UNMC Student Senate president, student regent
and third-year medical student.
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