
Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA
Executive Vice President for University Clinical Affairs
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Dr. Patricia Treadwell named Special Advisor to the Dean, Chief Diversity Officer
Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | Jun 16, 2020
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at IU School of Medicine
Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | Jun 01, 2020
Did you miss the All-School Meeting?
Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | May 06, 2020
Standing together through COVID-19
Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | Mar 16, 2020
Celebrating three decades of global health leadership and announcing our next director
This past summer, my wife Robin and I made the long trip back to Eldoret, Kenya. There — a five-hour drive from Nairobi and a world away from Indianapolis — I found myself re-reading a sign I first encountered several years ago. Outside the Riley Mother and Baby Hospital — which delivers more than 12,000 […]
Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | Feb 03, 2020
Big shoes to fill
Indiana University School of Medicine is fortunate to have many thoughtful and visionary leaders serving our school—many of whom have dedicated decades to advancing our mission. I am using today’s column to announce that several of our faculty leaders are now planning to retire or step back from their administrative roles. In addition to recognizing […]
Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | Sep 26, 2019
Pride in our LGBTQ health care leadership
I recently had the privilege of walking in the Indy Pride parade alongside Indiana University School of Medicine faculty, staff and learners. As we carried banners that read “Diversity is Vital” and “LGBTQ MD,” we were greeted by cheers. Many people called out, “We need you, School of Medicine!” It was a powerful reminder that […]
Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | Jun 13, 2019
From near-worst to first?
Dear Colleagues, Have you ever taken a moment to read our vision statement? It says, “IU School of Medicine will lead the transformation of health care through quality, innovation and education and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.” It might seem easy to dismiss that last part as wishful thinking, considering the state’s track record. […]
Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | Feb 28, 2019
Announcing Scholarly Concentrations: They’re Not Just Academic
Dear Colleagues, One of our obligations as a medical school—and a priority of our strategic plan—is to maximize the success of our learners. Certainly, that means preparing medical students for step exams, exposing them to diverse clinical experiences and ensuring they are poised to excel in residency. But it also means helping students find joy […]
Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | Jan 18, 2019
Hey Alexa, why do we need another dean?
Dear Colleagues, You may have read the recent announcement about our new CIO and executive associate dean. And you may have wondered why the school needs another top administrator on the sixth floor of Fairbanks Hall. It’s a good question. In short, we can’t afford not to have someone in this role. It is no secret that technology […]
Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA | Dec 13, 2018