Ashley Wysong, MD, will be departing from her role as professor and chair of the UNMC Department of Dermatology, effective July 1, UNMC College of Medicine Dean Bradley Britigan, MD, announced Tuesday.
Jennifer Adams, MD, currently vice chair of the department, associate professor and residency program director, will serve as interim department chair following Dr. Wysong’s departure.
“Dr. Wysong came to UNMC in 2018 as the founding chair of the department,” Dr. Britigan said. “She has been a forward-thinking and energetic leader, and she leaves the department in a strong position, with 16 faculty members and 12 house officers, clinical programs at several area hospitals and health systems, and research that has received national attention.”
Dr Wysong said: “I am extremely proud of the world class dermatology department we have built together at UNMC over the last six years and the comprehensive clinical programs developed at Nebraska Medicine, Children’s Nebraska and the Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System.
“We have outstanding leaders, faculty, students and staff in dermatology who are ready to take the torch and will continue our mission to provide exceptional patient care, educate future leaders and advance the field of dermatology.”
Dr. Wysong said she and husband Robert Lobato MD, professor and associate vice chair in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, are grateful to the UNMC and larger Omaha community for welcoming them with open arms and for providing outstanding support and memories.
“We thank Dr. Wysong and wish her well in her future endeavors,” Dr. Britigan said. “And we thank Dr. Adams for stepping into this important leadership role.”
Further communication regarding the search for a permanent replacement will be forthcoming, Dr. Britigan said.
Dr. Wysong did an amazing job of building the Department of Dermatology. She deserves to take a bow. Thank you, Ashley, and best wishes in your future endeavors.
I wish you both well and thank you so much for the impact you have made during your time here at UNMC.
Thanks for everything Ashley! You’ve built an outstanding department and it was an honor to work with you. Best of luck in whatever you take on next!
Dr. Wysong did an exceptional job in creating the department which now has an established structure. Thank you for all your efforts and best wishes to her.
Thank you for your tireless efforts in making a positive impact, professionally and personally. We are incredibly grateful for your leadership and the example you set.
It’s been an honor collaborating with you. Your leadership has been truly exceptional. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.
Dr. Wysong will be greatly missed. We wish her and her husband and family the very best.
Dr. Wysong is a transformational leader, who brought enormous vision to the creation of the UNMC/NM Dept. of Dermatology. In her tenure, she truly delivered in the creation of a vibrant new department with immediate impact at the local and national level. She will be missed for her leadership, integrity and attention to the culture of healthcare.