Founding Dean Search Committee

The committee held its first meeting on the El Paso Campus January 13th, 2006. During this meeting President Wilson gave his charge to the committee, delineated his expectations for the search and the expected timeline. The attributes and characteristics of candidates and recruitment activities were discussed as well. Our next meeting will be held on February 9th, 2006 which will include external participants (i.e. private hospitals, WBAMC , VA , UTEP and EPCC) and internal participants (i.e. Dr. de la Rosa, Regional Chairs, Faculty Executive Committee members and 3rd Year Medical Students). Regular updates will be provided as the search continues.

The Committee held a full day of meetings with community stakeholders on February 9th, 2006. Their input will be invaluable as the search begins for the Founding Dean of the Four Year Medical School. Among those invited to participate were the CEO's of the private hospitals as well as WBAMC officials, Dean of College of Health Science and Provost from UTEP, President of El Paso Community College, Assistant Deans, Regional Chairs, the Faculty Executive Committee members as well as several medical students. The committee wanted to hear their thoughts about what characteristics, qualities, and skill sets the new Dean should posses. The committee wanted to extend participation in the selection process to as many individuals as possible. Members have begun the process of reviewing applicants and are anticipating to have a meeting within three weeks.

The Search Committee met on March 9, 2006 to discuss the 19 candidates that have submitted their applications. After the discussions, it was decided that four will be invited to the campus on a one day visit within the next month. Candidates will be meeting with the Search Committee along with Dr. de la Rosa, Mr. Jim Valenti from Thomason Hospital, Members of the Faculty Executive Committee, Faculty and Clinical Department Chairs. The committee will continue to review applicants as they come in. The names of the candidates along with the dates of their visits will be posted once arrangements have been made.