Faculty Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce that E. Steve Roach, M.D., will join the Office of Faculty Academic Affairs as the new assistant dean for faculty academic affairs, effective Sept 1.

Dr. Roach brings extensive experience and a demonstrated commitment to faculty success from previous leadership roles at Wake Forest, Ohio State and UT Southwestern. Prior to his time at Dell Medical School, Dr. Roach served on the Department of Pediatrics Promotion Committee at Ohio State University, where he helped guide the advancement of faculty in one of the largest pediatrics departments in the country.

Since joining Dell Medical School, he has contributed meaningfully across a range of initiatives, demonstrating a collaborative spirit and a passion for supporting faculty success. He has served on the Appointments, Promotions and Tenure Committee since 2022. In his departmental leadership roles, he has also advised numerous faculty members on building strong promotion portfolios.

Dr. Roach also has a proven record of facilitating faculty recognition through local and national award nominations. His efforts have strengthened the visibility and reputation of both our faculty and our programs, reflecting his ongoing commitment to cultivating a culture that celebrates excellence and supports academic achievement.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Roach to this new role. We are excited about the expertise and energy he brings to our team and look forward to the continued growth of our faculty development and recognition efforts under his leadership.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Matsui, M.D., MHS
Associate Dean for Faculty Academic Affairs, Dell Medical School
Professor, Department of Population Health
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Director, Center for Health & Environment: Education & Research

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