We are pleased to announce that following a national search, John T. Mullen, MD, FACS, has been named Chair of the Department of Surgery at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth in the role previously held by Sandra Wong. He will join us in August.
Announcements
With Great Sadness…
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear colleague, Alison Ricker, a cherished member of the Geisel community. No words can truly capture the depth of sorrow and sympathy we feel for each of you who knew Alison and had the privilege of working closely with her.
Dartmouth Cancer Center Leadership Transition
We are writing to share the news that Steven Leach, MD, Director of the Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC) and Preston T. and Virginia R. Kelsey Distinguished Chair in Cancer at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth has announced his intention to step down as DCC Director in early 2026.
Levy Incubator Announces $3M Gift and New Focus on Primary Care
We are thrilled to announce a generous $3 million gift from Richard Levy to The Susan and Richard Levy Health Care Delivery Incubator to further fuel innovation in healthcare delivery across Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth over the next 3 years. This new funding will specifically support initiatives aimed at transforming primary care.
Remsen to Reopen on Monday Morning
I’m writing to provide an update on the condition of the Remsen building following the fire on Friday. Crews have made good progress this weekend to clean the areas affected by the water damage. The building is safe and will be open for access by all faculty, staff, and students on Monday morning.
Update on the Fire in Remsen
As many of you know, there was a fire in Geisel’s Remsen building on the Hanover campus today. The fire was located in a mechanical room on the 8th floor and was rapidly extinguished by sprinklers and personnel from the Hanover Fire Department who responded immediately. Most importantly, nobody was injured in the fire.
Anna Noel Miller, MD, Named Chair, Department of Orthopaedics
We are pleased to announce that following a national search, Anna Noel Miller, MD, has been named Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. She will begin work in December 2024.
With Gratitude to Our Community
I am writing to share with you that my service as dean of the Geisel School of Medicine will conclude at the end of my current appointment term in June 2025. Dartmouth Provost David Kotz is preparing to launch a national search this fall for the next dean of our school.
Sheila Ryan Barnett, MD, Named Chair, Department of Anesthesiology
We are pleased to announce that Sheila Ryan Barnett, MD, has been named Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.
State of the Medical School Address June 5 at 4:30 PM
Please join Dean Compton on Wednesday, June 5 at 4:30 PM on the Class of ’78 Life Sciences Center Lawn for his annual State of the Medical School Address. This event will highlight our achievements, discuss future initiatives, and celebrate our collective efforts in advancing medical education and research.