VUMC People

Mario Davidson, PhD

Mario Davidson named director-elect of VUMC’s Academy for Excellence in Education

Comprised of more than 100 distinguished educators, the academy was formed in 2006 to enhance the education environment in the School of Medicine and VUMC.

Jennifer Najjar, MD, spent her career caring and advocating for children with diabetes and other endocrine disorders as well as helping to train the next generation of pediatric endocrinologists and pediatricians.

Jennifer Najjar named Senior Pediatrician of the Year

She will be honored Aug. 17 during the TNAAP Excellence in Pediatrics Annual Awards, which recognize pediatricians and community members who have made exceptional contributions to children’s health advocacy in Tennessee.

Jeffrey Upperman, MD

Jeffrey Upperman selected to the American College of Surgeons Academy of the Master Surgeon Educators

The aim of the academy is to advance the science and practice of avant-garde surgical education and training.

Q&A with new VUMC System Chief Nursing Officer Karen Keady

Karen Keady, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, stepped into her new role as VUMC System Chief Nursing Officer on July 1. In this interview, she covered several key topics, including her leadership style and vision, technology and innovation, work-life balance, shadowing, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Scott Peterson named President of Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital

Peterson oversees the day-to-day operations of the 80-bed hospital, including the provision of high-quality patient care. He assumed the position in June.

VA honors Robert Dittus for health professions education

He is the first from VUMC to receive the award, which recognizes “champions” of health professions education who have advanced the VA’s health care education mission.

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