VUMC People Archive — Page 2 of 79
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August 5, 2026
Daniel Muñoz named President-Elect of American Heart Association Southeast Board of Directors
Muñoz has served as a member of the AHA’s Greater Nashville Board, including a two-year term as president from 2021-2023. -
August 5, 2026
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery staff agree Shaney Bowers is one of their greatest assets
A practical leader who puts people first, Bowers helps her team succeed and improves care for patients. -
August 4, 2026
Carmen Solórzano and David Penson to serve in top surgical posts
Solórzano has been chosen to serve as Interim Chair of the Section of Surgical Sciences, while Penson has been chosen to serve as Interim System Surgeon-in-Chief for Vanderbilt Health. -
August 3, 2026
Vanderbilt pediatricians Meg Rush and Cristin Fritz recognized with top awards
The Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics honors Rush and Fritz for their advocacy and commitment to improving child health. -
July 30, 2026
Rick Wright named President of American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
He will help advance the society’s mission to be the global leader in sports medicine by fostering education, research, advocacy and collaboration that improve the care of athletes and active people of all ages. -
July 28, 2026
Joe Northup elected President of American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
An ASMBS member since 2005, Northup has served the society as vice president, board member and chair of a committee that aimed to expand insurance coverage for metabolic and bariatric surgery. -
July 28, 2026
Yasar Caliskan appointed Kidney Living Donor Program Medical Director
He is nationally recognized for his expertise and research interest in genetic factors that may influence donor outcomes and long-term kidney health.