Neuroscientist named dean of David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Dr. Kelsey Martin, a neuroscientist and senior administrator, has been named dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Martin, who was inspired to pursue a medical career by her experience as a Peace Corps volunteer, joined the medical school’s faculty in 1999, and has served in various leadership roles including as interim dean since September 2015. In an announcement to the campus community, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Scott Waugh said Martin, who was chosen after a national search, “has demonstrated outstanding leadership, inspired and impactful scholarship, and keen knowledge of the intricacies of academic health care.” Dr. John Mazziotta, vice chancellor for health sciences and CEO of UCLA Health, said “Dr. Martin is an esteemed scholar, effective administrator and skilled communicator who is extraordinarily well-qualified to continue the medical school’s trajectory as an international leader in medical education, research, patient care and community service. As interim dean and in other leadership positions, Kelsey has articulated her vision clearly to faculty, administrators, students and the community, and forged strong partnerships to deliver results that serve the public.” The medical school has more than 700 students training to be physicians and approximately 2,700 full-time faculty, 1,000 medical residents and 400 Ph.D. candidates. Its robust research program produces medical breakthroughs that advance patient care and consisten...
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