In the spirit of gratitude for all you do, we invite those who will be working on Wednesday, November 26, to end their workday at 1:00 PM, as their team operations permit. November 27 and 28 are designated as Dartmouth College holidays.
Announcements
Dartmouth’s Response to the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education
I am writing you to provide an update on discussions around the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” (attached) distributed last week to nine universities, including Dartmouth, by the White House.
Help Us Recruit the Next Dean of the Geisel School of Medicine
As you likely know, we have extended the search for the next Dean of the Audrey and Theodor Geisel School of Medicine. With an enhanced position profile and a new partnership with Isaacson, Miller, we are poised to attract an exceptional leader.
John Mullen, MD, FACS, Named Chair, Department of Surgery
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.
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.