chief medical officer at YMG
Dr. Ronald J. Vender, a nationally recognized gastroenterologist, has been
named chief medical officer (CMO) of the Yale Medical Group (YMG), the physician
practice of Yale University faculty. He has also been named associate dean
for clinical affairs at the School of Medicine. Both appointments are effective
June 1.
T H I S
As CMO, Vender will report to Dr. David J. Leffell, chief executive officer
of the YMG and deputy dean for clinical affairs.
“Ron is a superb physician and an experienced and accomplished administrator,” says
Leffell. “His knowledge of the local and regional medical community and
market will be a major asset in helping to lead the practice at a time of major
transformation and opportunity.”
Vender will play a critical role in the continuing development of the YMG into
a seamlessly integrated group practice with a broad range of efficient, centralized
functions. Vender’s responsibilities will include working with school
and hospital leadership on strategic planning; achieving high satisfaction
from patients and referring physicians; ensuring patient safety and high-quality,
cost-effective patient care; and establishing and monitoring measures to ensure
excellence in clinical care. In addition to his administrative responsibilities,
Vender will be involved in resident and medical student teaching in the Section
of Digestive Diseases.
Vender, who graduated from the Yale School of Medicine in 1977 and completed
his internship, residency and fellowships at Yale-New Haven Hospital, has held
leadership roles at several New Haven-area hospitals, including Milford Hospital
and the Hospital of St. Raphael. In 1997 he co-founded the Gastroenterology
Center of Connecticut, a private practice with offices in Hamden, Milford and
Guilford.
Since 1993 he has served as section chief of gastroenterology at the Hospital
of St. Raphael and is site director for the Yale GI Fellowship Program there.
Since 2000 he has been a clinical professor of medicine at the School of Medicine.
He has been an investigator on a wide range of clinical trials.
Vender has been named one of the Best Doctors in America. In May 2008 he will
receive the Distinguished Clinician Award from the American Gastroenterological
Association. He has twice received the Vincent DeLuca Award from the School
of Medicine, as Outstanding Teacher of Gastroenterology.
W E E K ' SS T O R I E S
Added sun does not lower breast cancer risk, warn expertsYale affiliates are honored with election to prestigious societies
Ten appointed members of American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Mathematician Peter Jones named to National Academy of Sciences
Ian Shapiro chosen to join American Philosophical Society
Strobel’s students rediscover sense of scientific ‘wonder’ . .
Yale to celebrate 307th graduation
Summertime at Yale
Scientist Joan Steitz wins nation’s largest prize in medicine
University names 18 future leaders as 2008 World FellowsENDOWED PROFESSORSHIPS
Mary E. Miller named Sterling Professor of the History of Art
Joseph Roach appointed Sterling Professor of Theater
Dr. Madhav Dhodapkar is the new Bunker Professor of Hematology
Dr. Richard Edelson is the first Lerner Professor of Dermatology
Architecture students helping to design Mideast Peace Park
China’s President Hu Jintao meets with participants in . . .
In Yale-led study, astronomers discover nine young galaxies . . .
Research on male mating behavior suggests brains may be unisex . . .
Paul Anastas honored as the founder of ‘green chemistry’
Town-gown partners honored with Elm-Ivy AwardsSCHOOL OF MEDICINE NEWS
Drug addicts can learn to save lives, says researcher
Study: No ‘Hollywood heart attack’ symptoms for most women
Findings suggest eating chocolate may be boon to pregnant women
Early-stage bone cells may offer possible estrogen replacement
Expert assesses lessons from 12 years of anti-smoking efforts
Computer program helps keep drug abusers abstinent, study shows
Noted gastroenterologist named chief medical officer at YMG
Yale Ob/Gyn researchers discuss their work at New Orleans meeting
Symposium on pain management aimed at medical school students
Exhibits explore artist’s Liverpool years, British watercolors
Two student-curated shows focus on the medium of photography
Library creates digital archive of ‘oldest college daily’
Two seniors will study at the University of Cambridge as Gates Scholars
Campus leaders discuss strategies for increasing staff diversity
Former Bucknell chaplain is named new pastor of University Church
Professor Miroslav Volf will co-teach class with . . .
Tony Blair
Council of Masters honors 10 juniors for their scholarship . . .
Conference focuses on ‘Women and Men in the Globalizing University’
The future of ‘Computers, Freedom and Privacy’ to be addressed . . .
Karyn Frick honored for contributions to women’s health
Campus Notes
Bulletin Home|Visiting on Campus|Calendar of Events|In the News
Bulletin Board|Classified Ads|Search Archives|Deadlines
Bulletin Staff|Public Affairs|News Releases|
E-Mail Us|Yale Home