{"id":21074,"date":"2024-06-10T17:11:56","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T21:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/news\/?p=21074"},"modified":"2024-06-17T11:32:41","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T15:32:41","slug":"dean-compton-notes-a-year-of-remarkable-accomplishments-by-geisel-community-at-annual-state-of-the-medical-school-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/news\/2024\/dean-compton-notes-a-year-of-remarkable-accomplishments-by-geisel-community-at-annual-state-of-the-medical-school-address\/","title":{"rendered":"Dean Compton Notes a Year of Remarkable Accomplishments by Geisel Community at Annual State of the Medical School Address"},"content":{"rendered":"

In his annual State of the Medical School address, Dean Duane Compton delivered an overview of the Geisel School of Medicine\u2019s achievements over the past year. Speaking on a warm but beautiful afternoon, Dean Compton expressed his excitement at the collective accomplishments within the school\u2019s mission areas, emphasizing that these successes are a testament to the dedication and hard work of faculty, staff, and students.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to start by thanking all of you for committing your time and your energies and your intellect to our school and its missions,\u201d said Dean Compton. \u201cThe success of our school really revolves around every one of you and what you're doing and how you're doing it, both at DH and at the school and at other clinical partners. It is really our staff and our faculty and our students who drive our school forward and do everything to meet our mission. So, I'm really grateful to all for your efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"It is really our staff and our faculty and our students who drive our school forward and do everything to meet our mission.\"<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
- Dean Duane Compton<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Below are highlights of Dean Compton\u2019s State of the Medical School Address. You can watch the full video here:<\/p>\n

\n<\/iframe><\/span><\/body><\/html><\/p>\nAcademic and Research Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\nDean Compton discussed the school\u2019s robust academic activities. With over 2,000 faculty and more than 400 staff spread across 41 departments and centers, Geisel plays a critical role in Dartmouth\u2019s intellectual ecosystem. Underscoring the school\u2019s substantial contributions to Dartmouth\u2019s research enterprise, he noted that the science created at Geisel accounts for more than 95% of the College\u2019s intellectual property royalties. Geisel also accounts for a majority of sponsored research projects at the College and hosts most of the shared services that support the entire research ecosystem at Dartmouth.<\/p>\nHighlighting leadership changes, Dean Compton thanked those who served in interim roles and introduced new department chairs and administrative leaders. He expressed gratitude to the faculty committees involved in these searches, acknowledging their time and effort in bringing outstanding clinicians and scholars to the Geisel community.<\/p>\nEducation and Organizational Enhancements<\/strong><\/p>\nDean Compton emphasized the strategic reorganization of the administrative functions supporting Geisel\u2019s education programs, bringing all the school\u2019s education programs under one administrative umbrella. This reorganization aims to better serve students, enhance existing programs, and develop new ones. Compton recognized new appointments leading these education efforts, including Craig Westling\u2019s promotion to Associate Dean for Health Sciences Education, Julie Taylor\u2019s recruitment as the curricular leader for the MD program, and Tara Cunningham\u2019s appointment as Associate Dean for Student Life. Sonia Chimienti was promoted to the inaugural Dean of Educational Affairs, overseeing all education programs and student services.<\/p>\nOn the research front, Compton noted the recruitment of Susan Roberts as the Senior Associate Dean for Foundational Research, joining Steve Bernstein, the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research. Compton commended the faculty for their exceptional commitment to medical education, as evidenced by student-selected awards for outstanding contributions to both the pre-clinical and clinical curriculum.<\/p>\nThis slideshow requires JavaScript.<\/p><div id=\"gallery-21074-1-slideshow\" class=\"jetpack-slideshow-window jetpack-slideshow jetpack-slideshow-black\" data-trans=\"fade\" data-autostart=\"1\" data-gallery=\"[{"src":"https:\\\/\\\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/StateMedSchool_Insider.jpg","id":"21109","title":"StateMedSchool_Insider","alt":"","caption":"","itemprop":"image"},{"src":"https:\\\/\\\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/MedSchool5.jpg","id":"21098","title":"MedSchool5","alt":"","caption":"","itemprop":"image"},{"src":"https:\\\/\\\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/MedSchool9.jpg","id":"21108","title":"MedSchool9","alt":"","caption":"","itemprop":"image"},{"src":"https:\\\/\\\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/MedSchool3.jpg","id":"21100","title":"MedSchool3","alt":"","caption":"","itemprop":"image"},{"src":"https:\\\/\\\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/MedSchool2.jpg","id":"21101","title":"MedSchool2","alt":"","caption":"","itemprop":"image"},{"src":"https:\\\/\\\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/MedSchool1.jpg","id":"21102","title":"MedSchool1","alt":"","caption":"","itemprop":"image"}]\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><\/div>\nPhotos by Rob Strong<\/em><\/p>\nStrategic Goals and Community Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\nCompton reviewed the substantial progress made on the strategic plan\u2019s goals, including enhancing the sense of community and promoting values through a new awards program for faculty and staff. He also acknowledged significant advancements in HR, the launch of a new academic department in Radiation Oncology and Applied Sciences, and the successful NCI Cancer Center Support Grant renewal.<\/p>\nIn educational affairs, Geisel received full accreditation for the MD program and positive feedback from the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH) site visit for the public health program. Compton praised the efforts of leaders like Sonia Chimienti, Craig Westling, and Paul Weisberg, the Associate Dean for Assessment, Quality and Accreditation, in these accomplishments. He also highlighted the organizational changes that brought curriculum programs and student support services under unified leadership, enhancing interprofessional education and creating a supportive environment for learners.<\/p>\nFaculty Affairs<\/strong><\/p>\nCompton noted that under Erica Brown\u2019s leadership, the Office of Faculty Affairs launched several initiatives, including the BOSS program, the Mentoring Institute, and the Geisel Women in Medicine Program. The office processed over 1,300 faculty appointments, demonstrating its significant workload.<\/p>\nFundraising Achievements<\/strong><\/p>\nHe also recognized Matt Haag and the Medical and Healthcare Advancement office\u2019s efforts in elevating fundraising, with substantial gifts supporting core mission areas such as cancer research and student scholarships.<\/p>\nDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives<\/strong><\/p>\nCompton highlighted the achievements of the DICE office, led by Lisa McBride, in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Notable events included the Dartmouth Surgeons General conference on mental health and the second annual MLK Day Award Ceremony. The office also continued its ongoing workshops and Conversations That Matter series, fostering inclusive dialogues within the community.<\/p>\nResearch and Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\nDean Compton celebrated the year\u2019s major research milestones, including successful grant renewals and new awards. The Geisel-held grant portfolio grew significantly, with a notable 50% increase in the Dartmouth Health\u2019s (DH) grant portfolio. He also lauded DH\u2019s investments in the support of advancing the academic mission of the clinical departments. He shared the exciting news of Dartmouth\u2019s participation in the proceeds from the sale of Randy Noelle\u2019s company, highlighting the impact of Geisel\u2019s entrepreneurial ecosystem.<\/p>\nConcluding his address, Dean Compton acknowledged the financial challenges facing the school and urged the community to approach these challenges with compassion and teamwork. He expressed pride in the year\u2019s accomplishments and optimism for the future, emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration in driving Geisel\u2019s continued success.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/MedSchool10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21106 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/MedSchool10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/MedSchool10.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/MedSchool10-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/MedSchool10-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/MedSchool10-98x55.jpg 98w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/MedSchool10-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/MedSchool10-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/MedSchool10-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/MedSchool10-270x152.jpg 270w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/MedSchool10-580x326.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\nRecognizing Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\nThe address concluded with the presentation of awards that highlighted the outstanding contributions of our faculty, staff, and community partners.<\/p>\nSusan Roberts presented the inaugural Research Excellence Awards, celebrating the outstanding scientific contributions and advancements within our community. Winners of this year\u2019s Research Excellence Awards are listed below.<\/p>\nThis year, Geisel also launched the inaugural Leading Forward Awards, which honor the outstanding contributions of faculty and staff, recognizing their commitment to Geisel\u2019s core values: Integrity, Inclusion, Innovation, Community, and Excellence. Winners of this year\u2019s Leading Forward Awards are listed below.<\/p>\n2024 RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARDEES:<\/strong><\/p>\nResearch Excellence Award for Assistant Professor of Clinical Science<\/p>\n- Elaine Kiriakopoulos, MD, MPH, MSc<\/strong><\/p>\nResearch Excellence Award for Assistant Professor of Foundational Science<\/p>\n- Aaron McKenna, PhD<\/strong><\/p>\nResearch Excellence Award for Associate\/Full Professor of Clinical Science<\/p>\n- Heather Wishart, PhD<\/strong><\/p>\nResearch Excellence Award for Associate\/Full Professor of Foundational Science<\/p>\n- Robert Cramer, PhD<\/strong><\/p>\nOutstanding Community Partner Award<\/p>\n- Amy Deavitt,<\/strong>\u00a0Associate Director of Cancer Center Partnerships,<\/p>\nAmerican Cancer Society<\/p>\n- Merrimack Citizens for Clean Water<\/strong><\/p>\nResearch Excellence Award for Team Scientist<\/p>\n- Shani Bardach, PhD<\/strong><\/p>\nOutstanding Citizenship Award for Faculty<\/p>\n- Steven Fiering, PhD<\/strong><\/p>\nOutstanding Citizenship Award for Team Scientist<\/p>\n- Rebecca Butcher, MS, MPH<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n2024 LEADING FORWARD AWARDEES:<\/strong><\/p>\nScottie Eliassen, MS<\/strong><\/p>\nInstructor, Community and Family Medicine & Medical Education<\/p>\nMegan M. Holthoff, MSHS<\/strong><\/p>\nResearch Project Director, The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy<\/p>\nand Clinical Practice<\/p>\nLisa A. Marsch, PhD<\/strong><\/p>\nProfessor of Psychiatry & Biomedical Data Science,<\/p>\nAndrew G. 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