Dr. Verne is a remarkably accomplished academic leader. In addition to his administrative acumen, he is a practicing gastroenterologist and a physician-scientist whose research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Veterans Affairs for more than 20 years.
Prior to coming to UTHSC, Dr. Verne served as chair of the Department of Medicine at the Tulane University School of Medicine, where he held the Harry B. Greenberg, MD, Chair in Internal Medicine and served as the Chief Medical Officer for the Tulane University Health System. He is a master of the American College of Physicians, a fellow of the American Gastroenterology Association and a member of the Association of Professors in Medicine. Dr. Verne also currently serves as President of the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society. Earlier this year, he completed the 2023 cohort of the UT System’s Executive Leadership Institute.
Dr. Verne’s past experiences and accomplishments in education, research, and clinical care have prepared him to seamlessly step into this important interim position. Also, he has played a major role in the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation process at two other institutions, has served on College of Medicine admissions committees for over a decade, and is a dedicated mentor to medical students. His experience and passion for medical student teaching will be tremendously beneficial as he now champions the very important upcoming accreditation process for the College of Medicine and as he supports all our medical students.
Details on a national search for the next Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean will be forthcoming.
I am appreciative and grateful to Dr. Verne for his service in stepping into this interim leadership position. Please join me in congratulating – and supporting – Dr. Verne in this important role.
Sincerely,
