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Quinnipiac University, in partnership with Korn Ferry, invites nominations and expressions of interest for the position of Dean of the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine.
Since welcoming its inaugural class in 2013 and graduating its first cohort in May 2017, the School has rapidly established a national reputation and a strong track record of success, with graduates matching in over 20 specialties in top-ranked programs across the country. The curriculum emphasizes early clinical exposure, supported by a robust network of community hospitals and healthcare providers, offering students diverse clinical settings to hone their skills. Its mission focuses on serving the community and the profession through a student-centered, collaborative environment that values compassionate care, integrity and inclusivity, academic excellence and scholarship, adaptability, and social responsibility. Rooted in a humanistic approach to medicine, the Netter School is shaping a new generation of healthcare leaders committed to advancing patient care and health equity.
At this pivotal time, the School is seeking a strategic and visionary leader to serve as its next Dean, building on the School’s academic excellence, enhancing its impact, and further elevating its reputation. Reporting to Provost Debra J. Liebowitz, the Dean oversees the comprehensive academic and clinical mission. As the School enters its second decade, the Dean will drive differentiation, distinction, and revenue diversification. The Dean will enhance strong clinical partnerships—such as the unique partnership with Hartford HealthCare. The Dean will build on outstanding match outcomes into the most competitive specialties in the nation's top medical systems, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to deliver exceptional patient care, advance community health, and have a major impact on healthcare in Connecticut and the region.
Please do not apply on this website.
Korn Ferry is assisting Quinnipiac University with this critical recruitment. Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest. To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to anna.flagg@kornferry.com
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| About the School: |
The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University is a nationally recognized institution dedicated to educating patient-centered physicians who are partners and leaders in an interprofessional primary-care workforce serving the diverse needs of our communities. Established in 2010 through a transformative gift from the family of Frank H. Netter, a renowned physician and medical illustrator, the School is located on Quinnipiac’s graduate campus with the professional schools of nursing, health sciences, law, and education. This unique setting fosters active, collaborative learning in state-of-the-art facilities, including cutting-edge simulation laboratories, standardized patient assessment rooms, advanced clinical training environments, and many opportunities for strategic collaboration |
| About Quinnipiac: |
Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X. |
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The ideal candidate is a transformative leader with the vision to shape the future of medical education, enhance the School’s areas of distinction, pioneer innovative programs, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and drive cutting-edge research. The ideal candidate will have earned an MD and have significant leadership experience in an academic medical center, including a track record of driving academic and operational excellence, fundraising, partnership development. The candidate should have experience in building and managing partnerships with healthcare systems and hospitals, contributing to enhanced clinical education and building research opportunities, and a history of mentoring faculty, staff, and students, with a clear record of fostering career development and academic growth. This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead a mission-driven medical school into its next era of impact, innovation, and national distinction.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Korn Ferry is assisting Quinnipiac University with this critical recruitment. Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest. To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to anna.flagg@kornferry.com Please also reach out if you would like to see a comprehensive position profile.
Quinnipiac University, an Equal Opportunity Employer, has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the university community and we welcome candidates who would enhance that diversity. Quinnipiac offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit program.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community.
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