Jerris R. Hedges, M.D., M.S., appointed as School of Medicine Vice Dean
Jerris R. Hedges, M.D., M.S., has been named as Vice Dean in the School of Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Hedges has been serving as Chairperson of the OHSU Department of Emergency Medicine since 1997. He will begin his duties as Vice Dean in mid to late April 2005.
As Vice Dean, Dr. Hedges will be the primary contact for the School of Medicine in many of its facets and endeavors, and will act for the Dean in his absence. Dr. Hedges will oversee the daily administrative operations of the Deans Office; coordinate the clinical activities of the faculty; and play a prominent role in searches, departmental reviews, and on various committees. In addition, Dr. Hedges will oversee and supervise the offices of the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Associate Dean for Basic Research, Associate Dean for Clinical Research, and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs/Faculty Development.
Dr. Hedges brings to the Vice Dean position a wealth of experience in medical education and administration as well as a profound understanding of OHSUs culture. Dr. Hedges is internationally recognized for his contributions to the development of emergency medicine as a scientific discipline. His text Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine helped define the discipline and set the standard for evidence-based practice texts addressing clinical procedures. Dr. Hedges research has broadly encompassed the field; he will continue his research activities in emergency medicine in addition to his duties as Vice Dean. Dr. Hedges was elected to the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine in October 2000.