Sandra L. Wong has been appointed the next dean of Emory University School of Medicine and chief academic officer for Emory Healthcare. An accomplished surgical oncologist and researcher, she will join Emory in March 2024.
➡️ Meet Dr. Wong: brnw.ch/21wEULl
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Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Emory University School of Medicine is a leading institution with the highest standards in education, research, and patient care.
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00:00 - At Emory University Midtown #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives
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00:00 - Dr. Carlos del Rio (@carlosdelrio7), an internationally known clinician and epidemiologist, has been named interim dean for @EmoryMedicine. He will begin his role on Mar. 1, when Dr. Vikas Sukhatme steps down as dean to return to the Emory faculty. links.emory.edu/xv
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- We welcome Sandra L. Wong, MD, MS as our new dean today! She is an accomplished surgical oncologist and researcher, and will also serve as the chief academic officer for Emory Healthcare. #Welcome, Dean Wong! ➡️ brnw.ch/21wI85e #Emory #EmoryHealthcare
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