Leadership Assembly Archive — Page 4 of 4

Jeff Balser speaks onstage in Langford Auditorium, with a Vanderbilt University Medical Center presentation screen behind him.
December 18, 2014

Improvements strengthen VUMC’s core missions: Balser

Last month’s announcement to restructure Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a “financially distinct” entity from Vanderbilt University will give the Medical Center more flexibility and allow it to access capital as it continues to build the Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network, now close to 45 affiliated hospitals strong, and invest in programs and facilities on the main campus in ways that will positively impact clinical programs as well as the research and educational missions, Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., vice chancellor for Health Affairs and dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, said during Wednesday’s Winter 2014 Clinical Enterprise Leadership Assembly.

By Bill Snyder
Jeff Balser speaks onstage in a suit and tie, raising one hand beside a large projected map or diagram.
September 25, 2014

VUMC well positioned to move forward: Balser

By Bill Snyder
Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., wearing a suit and speaking with both hands raised at a leadership assembly; a projected presentation screen is visible behind him.
September 11, 2014

Meeting explores VUMC’s cultural renaissance

During presentations that were filled with messages about Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s purpose, addressing the “why” rather than detailing facts and figures, Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., vice chancellor for Health Affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, and C. Wright Pinson, MBA, M.D., deputy vice chancellor for Health Affairs and CEO of the Vanderbilt Health System, led the audience at Wednesday’s Fall Leadership Assembly through candid dialogue about VUMC’s way forward.

By Bill Snyder
Text graphic titled “VUMC Values” describing commitment to excellence in health care, research, and education, followed by “Credo Behaviors” including respect, confidentiality, effective communication, professionalism, ownership, and commitment to colleagues.
July 31, 2014

VUMC to bring renewed focus to Elevate principles

Affirming that its people are Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s most important asset, the coming year will bring a renewed focus to Elevate, a Medical Center cultural touchstone.

By John Howser
Man in a suit and red tie speaks onstage beside a projected Vanderbilt University Medical Center presentation screen and a palm plant.
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
Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., speaks while holding a presentation remote and gesturing with his other hand, against a wood-paneled wall.
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