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Medical school dean as a turnaround agent
Benjamin P Sachs1, N Kevin Krane, Marc J Kahn
1Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA. bsachs@tulane.edu
The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
|August 16, 2008
Summary
A new medical school dean faced challenges after Hurricane Katrina. Applying principles of rapid action, community engagement, and shared vision facilitated institutional change and future planning.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Leadership
- Disaster Recovery in Academia
Background:
- Post-Hurricane Katrina challenges for academic institutions.
- Transition of a new medical school dean in a crisis environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe Tulane University's change implementation process.
- To outline the vision for the medical school's future.
Main Methods:
- Application of three core principles: immediate action, community involvement, and common vision.
- Qualitative description of institutional turnaround strategies.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of change through focused principles.
- Development of a cohesive future vision for the medical school.
Conclusions:
- The described principles facilitated institutional recovery and progress.
- A clear vision is crucial for navigating post-disaster academic environments.
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