After an extensive nationwide search, Michael Hocker, MD, MHS, a highly accomplished academic physician, innovative educator and mentor, and inspirational servant leader, has been named the new executive dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He will begin his tenure in July 2025.
Dr. Hocker currently serves as the dean and chief academic officer for the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine, and as the senior vice president for the UT Health RGV clinical practice, where he has had a transformative impact.
“We are extremely fortunate to welcome Mike to our outstanding leadership team,” Chancellor Peter Buckley, MD, said.
Read more on the UT Health Science Center News website.