Recent Messages
Message from EVPHA Ravi Thadhani: Leadership transitions
March 5, 2024 | I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Carlos del Rio to the position of Executive Associate Dean for Faculty and Clinical Affairs in the School of Medicine, effective March 22, 2024 through the end of Fiscal Year 2024 (August 31, 2024).
Message from Carlos del Rio: Regarding student listservs
January 19, 2024 | I write today to acknowledge the email distributed via SOM listservs on Wednesday, January 17th. First and foremost, I want to reiterate that every life, and every culture, religion, ethnicity, and identity has a place at Emory and within our School of Medicine.
Message from Carlos del Rio: Rehabilitation Medicine leadership transition
January 3, 2024 | David Burke has informed me of his decision to step down as chair of the department and take a sabbatical to focus on critical global health collaborations.
Happy holidays!
December 15, 2023 | As we approach a new year, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on 2023 and all we have accomplished working together at Emory University School of Medicine.
Message from EVPHA Ravi Thadhani and Provost Ravi Bellamkonda: New dean of the School of Medicine
November 30, 2023 |After an extensive nationwide search, we are pleased to announce that Sandra L. Wong, MD, MS, has been named the new dean of Emory School of Medicine. She will also serve as the chief academic officer for Emory Healthcare. Dr. Wong will join Emory in March 2024.
Message from Dean del Rio: Giving thanks
November 21, 2023 | As we approach the thanksgiving holiday, I want to take the opportunity to express my appreciation for all of you.
The next phase of Education Transformation: updates from Drs. Eley and del Rio
November 10, 2023 |For the past 2 years, a team of SOM faculty, staff and learners have been working diligently on a plan to transform education in all degree and residency programs in the School of Medicine with the goal of ensuring that our curricula and training are not only keeping up with the demands on today’s clinicians and scientists, but also empowering our learners to be change agents capable of addressing evolving health challenges.
Message from Carlos del Rio: Social media reminders
October 27, 2023 | Many of you have requested guidance on navigating personal social media posts during this highly emotional time.
Message from Carlos del Rio: Today's protest
October 26, 2023 | I hope you saw last night’s message from President Fenves. I echo his sentiments and I am grateful for his leadership.
5 things you need to know: October 2023
October 9, 2023 | Five things you need to know from Dean del Rio. Lam, Ofotokun and Fallin elected to National Academy of Medicine; Gichoya named emerging leader by the NAM; Kimberly Cross named new leader of Medical Imaging Program; nominate a colleague for the inaugural SOM Staff Awards program; the well-being survey continues.
New leader in education transformation and innovation
October 3, 2023 | Over the past three years, SOM faculty, staff and learners have been working on a plan to transform education in all degree and residency programs in the School of Medicine with the goal of ensuring that our curricula and training are not only keeping up with the demands on today’s clinicians and scientists, but also preparing our learners to be at the forefront of medical care in the twenty-first century.
Message from Carlos del Rio: Researcher Appreciation Day 2023
September 14, 2023 | Today, we celebrate Researcher Appreciation Day, during which we honor selected faculty members who represent the breadth of research in the School of Medicine. Some are dedicated researchers; others contribute to discovery, translation, and implementation as part of their clinical work.
5 things you need to know: September 2023
September 10, 2023 | Five things you need to know from Dean del Rio. September 17 is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, strong engagement in this year's engagement survey, thank you to our Women in Medicine, how to prepare for the upcoming respiratory virus season, and congratulations on FY23 research funding.
National Physician Suicide Awareness Day events and resources
August 28, 2023 | September 17, 2023, is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. All of us are affected, either directly or indirectly, when we lose a colleague, friend, or family member to suicide. Here you will find details about upcoming events addressing this important topic and resources provided by our institution.
5 things you need to know: July 2023
July 7, 2023 | Five things you need to know from Dean del Rio. Welcome new residents and fellows, Lichten named director of the Genetic Counseling Training Program, new students on campus, SOM prepares to launch new Center for Holistic Student Success and Shujing Zhang joins SOM to focus on student support.
Message from Carlos del Rio: Supreme Court ruling
June 29, 2023 | Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued decisions in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. (SFFA) v. President and Fellows of Harvard and SFFA v. University of North Carolina. These rulings end the use of race as an explicit factor in admissions to colleges and universities.
Message from Carlos del Rio and Ravi Thadhani: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics leadership
June 16, 2023 | Penny Castellano has accepted the role of interim chair for the department beginning July 15, 2023.
Message from Carlos del Rio, J. William Eley and Peng Jin: Cecelia Bellcross
June 14, 2023 | It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts we inform you of the death of our colleague and friend, Cecelia Bellcross, founder of the Genetic Counseling Training Program.
Message from Carlos del Rio and Ravi Thadhani: Dermatology leadership transition
June 1, 2023 | Following Bob Swerlick's announcement to step down as chair of the Department of Dermatology, Benjamin Stoff has accepted the role of interim chair beginning July 1.
Message from Carlos del Rio and Ravi Thadhani: Otolaryngology leadership transition
May 26, 2023 | Following the retirement of Douglas Mattox, otolaryngology's founding chair, C. Arturo Solares has been named interim chair of the Department of Otolaryngology effective July 1.
Leader Update: AI.Humanity recruitment funding
May 24, 2023 | An update from the Office of the Provost regarding the AI Humanity Initiative.
Leader Update: Lam named Associate Dean of Innovation
May 24, 2023 | Wilbur Lam has accepted the role of Associate Dean of Innovation for Emory School of Medicine.
Celebrating Educator Appreciation Day
May 24, 2023 | As another academic year comes to a close, I want to take the opportunity to recognize all our School of Medicine faculty who educate, mentor, sponsor and encourage our diverse group of learners all year long.
Diversity and Inclusion Week begins
May 15, 2023 | This week we celebrate the SOM's second annual Diversity and Inclusion Week. This year's theme, Practices Not Promises: Moving Toward Action, emphasizes the importance of prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion principles every day in our interaction with each other the community we serve.
Celebrating commencement week
May 10, 2023 | These past few days have been busy, with graduation ceremonies for the Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs on Friday, May 5, Genetic Counseling Training Program on May 6 and the Medical Imaging program and Emory University commencement on Monday, May 8.
Celebrating Staff Appreciation Week
May 8, 2023 | This week our university celebrates Staff Appreciation Week, an annual celebration to thank Emory University employees for their hard work throughout the academic year.
Responding to the Midtown Atlanta tragedy
May 4, 2023 | My heart is heavy for the victims, families, co-workers and friends of yesterday's tragedy in Midtown Atlanta. I also want to acknowledge the stress and distress our own team may be feeling given that this happened in our home city and in a health care setting.
ORCID iD requirement
May 3, 2023 | Last semester, Emory began a campaign to have all our researchers' Open Researcher and Contributor IDs (ORCID) linked to Emory University. As a reminder, ORCID is a global not-for-project organization that offers researchers a unique digital persistent identifier (DPI) that accurately connects you to your scholarly work throughout your career.
Celebrating Administrative Professionals Day
April 26, 2023 | Today is Administrative Professional Day, and I want to take this opportunity to recognize our talented and tireless administrative team members to enable Emory University School of Medicine to carry out our mission.
Important leadership opportunity: Dean of the School of Medicine
April 4, 2023 | At the direction of Dr. Ravi Thadhani, Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Executive Director of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center, and Dr. Ravi Bellamkonda, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, we recently launched a national and international search to identify a successor to Dr. Vikas Sukhatme as the next dean of the Emory University School of Medicine.
An update on COACHE participation
March 31, 2023 | Many thanks to those of you who have submitted feedback through the COACHE faculty satisfaction survey. As of Monday, the School of Medicine has a 35.6% participation rate - the second lowest rate among all schools at Emory.
Message from interim dean del Rio: Supporting our LGBTQ+ community
March 30, 2023 | As you are probably aware, Senate Bill 140 was signed into law last week. This law bans doctors from treating transgender people under 18 with hormone replacement therapy and most gender affirmation surgeries while criminalizing physicians who undertake these treatments. As a physician and public health advocate, I am deeply concerned about the impact this decision will have on Georgia's youth, their families and those who practice medicine in Georgia.
Celebrating National Doctors' Day
March 29, 2023 | Tomorrow, March 30, is National Doctors' Day. This annual observance is an opportunity to celebrate and thank our SOM faculty members who provide skilled, compassionate patient care all year long.
Leader Update: Department of Neurology
March 22, 2023 | We are pleased to announce that Jaffar Khan, MD, professor and interim chief of the Emory School of Medicine Department of Neurology, has accepted the role of department chair, effective April 1, 2023.
Shaping the future of the School of Medicine
March 16, 2023 | As I mentioned in a March 1 email, I am spending the first several weeks as interim dean listening and learning to better understand your challenges and the opportunities ahead. Fortunately, we are in the midst of two important surveys that can provide both broad and very specific insights.
Emory at Grady leadership update
March 3, 2023 | I am pleased to announce that Ravi Rajani, MD, Professor of Surgery, has accepted the role of Interim Executive Associate Dean, Emory at Grady, effective March 1.
Message from interim dean Carlos del Rio, MD
March 1, 2023 | I am honored and humbled to take on the role today of interim dean of Emory School of Medicine.