Board of Visitors
Who They Are, What They Do
The Graduate School of Medicine formed the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Board of Visitors (BOV) in 2009 and inaugurated 16 members with an Honorary White Coat Ceremony. The Board's mission is to advise and assist the Dean in strategic planning, the development and implementation of short- and long-term goals, community outreach and service, and the garnering of financial support for education, research and clinical care. The Board members were selected based on their expertise, interests in medical education and research, and ability to help the Graduate School of Medicine accomplish its mission. Graduate School of Medicine staff members who are principal to the Board of Visitors in meeting its goals are Dean Neutens; Rick Giecek, Director of Development; and Carol Houser, Coordinator of Faculty and Staff Affairs.
The inaugural members of the Board of Visitors are:
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Dr. Joe Johnson, Chair |
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Sam Anderson |
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Bert Bertelkamp |
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Randal Dabbs, MD, FACEP, FAAFP |
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Deborah Diddle |
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Mike Edwards |
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Bruce Hartmann |
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Mackenzie Hay, MD |
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Leonard Hines, MD, FACS |
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Edward Jessup |
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Dale Keasling |
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Doug Kennedy |
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Anne McKinney |
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David Moon |
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Joseph F. Rainey, DDS |
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Frank Rothermel |
Standing Committees
The Board of Visitors has three Standing Committees that will help meet specific goals of the Graduate School of Medicine: define who GSM is and what it can do in the community, raise financial support, and solidify its image both internally and externally. The Community Relationships Committee, the Development Committee and the Marketing Committee include up to seven Board members and a GSM staff liaison.
The Community Relationships Committee is responsible for alumni and public affairs. It is designed to help the GSM define its relationship with the community to assess what needs the GSM can fill. The committee is chaired by Mike Edwards and includes Sam Anderson, Dr. Randal Dabbs, Dr. Mackenzie Hay, Dr. Joe Rainey, and GSM Assistant Dean Amy Paganelli.
The Development Committee is responsible for fund development strategies for individuals, corporations and foundations, including cultivating funding prospects and assisting in the development process. The committee is chaired by Deborah Diddle and includes Anne McKinney, Bert Bertelkamp, Frank Rothermel, David Moon and Rick Giecek.
The Marketing Committee is responsible for promoting and branding the GSM with internal and external audiences. The committee is chaired by Eddie Jessup and includes Dr. Leonard Hines, Dale Keasling, Doug Kennedy, Bruce Hartmann, Alison Lockett, Director of Health and Information Management Services, and Jim Ragonese, Marketing Services, University Health Systems.
The Board at Work
The Board of Visitors met twice in 2009 to begin understanding the vision, goals and message of the Graduate School of Medicine. They have met in their committees and already began making recommendations to create a uniform image. Besides attending meetings, Board members have toured the Medical Simulation Center and began meeting Department Chairs, faculty and residents to better understand how they can help the Graduate School of Medicine meet its goals. The next Board meeting is scheduled for February 2010.
White Coat Ceremony
Dean Neutens, faculty and staff of the Graduate School of Medicine commemorated the inaugural Board members with an Honorary White Coat Ceremony, organized by Eddie Moore, MD, Associate Dean, Graduate Medical and Dental Education, to welcome them into the family of health care. During the ceremony, the Hippocratic Oath was recited, as is done in a traditional White Coat Ceremony. The Graduate School of Medicine welcomes the Board of Visitors to our family and looks forward to working with them in the years to come.
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Office of the Dean
1924 Alcoa Highway, U94
Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: (865) -305-9339 or
(800)-596-7249