Jeff Balser

May 15, 2014

School of Medicine graduates ready to make positive impact

At last week’s Commencement, the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Class of 2014 was charged with focusing on developing relationships with their patients and stepping up as leaders in their profession while making a positive impact in health care.

By Jessica Pasley
Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D.
April 10, 2014

Rounds: A message from the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

For more than a year I have been communicating about the economic circumstances that have required a laser-like focus on cost reductions and workflow redesign throughout the Medical Center. While we still have a long way to go, we have made significant progress and can be proud of what has been accomplished.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 6, 2014

Mission focus key to meeting health care challenges: Balser

“There has never been a time when we need leaders more than today.” With these words, Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., vice chancellor for Health Affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, began his quarterly conversation with colleagues at Wednesday’s Clinical Enterprise Leadership Assembly in Langford Auditorium.

By Bill Snyder
February 27, 2014

Day on the Hill builds Vanderbilt relationships across state

Senior leaders and a football coach helped communicate the importance of the university and medical center across Tennessee during the 13th annual Vanderbilt Day on the Hill Feb. 25.

By VUMC News and Communications
Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D.
February 20, 2014

Rounds: A message from the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

A message from the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

By VUMC News and Communications
Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D.
January 9, 2014

Rounds: A message from the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

Could anything be more complicated than health care has become — particularly at VUMC where we are educating, discovering and caring for patients all at once?

By VUMC News and Communications
January 2, 2014

Vanderbilt announces expansion plans for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital

By John Howser
December 19, 2013

VUMC positioned to meet challenges ahead: Balser

Jeff Balser, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, announced Wednesday that workforce reduction efforts announced in September at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are completed.
By Bill Snyder
December 18, 2013

VUMC positioned to meet challenges ahead: Balser

“The downsizing effort is over.” With those words, Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., vice chancellor for Health Affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, announced Wednesday that workforce reduction efforts announced in September at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are completed.
By Bill Snyder
November 7, 2013

Rounds: A message from the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

Oftentimes, holding firm to core principles and values anchors us and assures long-term success during periods of rapid change.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 3, 2013

VUMC poised to overcome health care challenges: Balser

While the national economy appears to be getting stronger, health care has entered a national recession, Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., vice chancellor for Health Affairs and dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, told a packed audience of approximately 1,100 Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students in Langford Auditorium on Wednesday afternoon while making his annual State of the Medical Center address.
By Bill Snyder
September 19, 2013

Rounds: A message from the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

We are — at our core — a place that cares about people. That caring attitude is reflected in how we “are” with one another, and also with our patients and students.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 5, 2013

Travis family’s Vanderbilt legacy grows

By VUMC News and Communications