John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine for nearly seven years, will step down as dean effective June 30 and return to the department of internal medicine as Stokes-Shackleford Professor.
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John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D. |
“John led the college effectively during some challenging times,” Dr. Maurer said. “He has many strengths, but I always appreciated his gentle, caring personality and his delightful sense of humor. His list of accomplishments is substantial.”
Under Dr. Gollan’s leadership, the college:
- Opened the Sorrell Center in 2008, a technological marvel that is the college’s first true home on the medical center campus;
- Increased its class size from 120 to 130 in 2008, the first increase in class size in 30 years;
- Engineered an affiliation agreement with Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in 2007 that will greatly enhance pediatric care in Nebraska.
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“It’s been a wonderful run,” said Dr. Gollan, who is a native Australian. “When you consider the average term of a medical school dean is less than three years, I feel blessed to have been given this incredible opportunity.”
Considered one of the world’s top hepatologists, Dr. Gollan looks forward to rejoining the internal medicine department and being able to teach and see more patients. At this stage of his career (he turns 68 next month), he will carefully consider whether to activate his research into liver disease.
“It’s time to look for another set of challenges. Roseanne (his wife) and I consider Omaha home,” Dr. Gollan said. “Maybe I’ll have more time to make it to the swimming pool before they shut it down for the evening.”
You have been an incredible role model for me and my sisters, as we have each pursued our own training in our various fields of interest. It is a tremendous accomplishment to have effectively balanced administrative, clinical and research responsibilities over the past few decades at such impressive academic medical institutions. Congratualtions on a job well done Dad. You have always been and will continue to be my inspiration.
Tim Gollan M.D., Ph.D.
Cardiology
Southeastern Heart and Vascular Center
Greensboro, N.C.
John,
Congratulations on a job well done. My best to you and Roseanne in this next chapter of your lives. You were a great role model as my first Chief, and I am better at the job I do today because of your example.
Regards,
Dom
Dominic J. Nompleggi, M.D., Ph.D
Chief, Division of Gastroenterology
University of Massachusetts Medical School
UMass Memorial Health Care
Worcester, MA
LIVING IN THE BOSTON AREA, JOHN WAS ALWAYS KIND AND UNHESITANT IN CARING FOR MY NEEDS EVEN IF I WAS ONLY HIS HOUSE PAINTER.WILL NEVER FORGET JOHN AND ROSEANNE NURSING ME BACK TO HEALTH.