It is a true honor to be appointed the next dean of this outstanding School of Public Health. I am thrilled and humbled by this opportunity to serve you, our incredible students, faculty and staff, as you advance our essential public health mission.
Currently serving as interim dean, the accomplished physician and scholar will advance academic excellence, expand research and provide strategic direction for the school.
I hope you will join us in celebrating our graduates, reconnecting with colleagues and alumni and reflecting on the important work we continue to do together in public health.
Interim Dean Francesca Beaudoin honored the “tremendous drive” of faculty, staff, students and partners during the 4th annual ceremony and celebration.
At the School of Public Health’s annual National Public Health Week keynote, global health leader Dr. Nishtar addressed the new era of funding cuts, mistrust, our “collective amnesia” around infectious diseases and Gavi’s plan to vaccinate 500 million more children.
This week, we are officially launching an open search for a permanent Associate Dean of Education at the School of Public Health. This is a pivotal leadership role that works closely with faculty, department chairs and school leadership to execute a comprehensive strategy in support of all SPH degree programs.
What does it take to lead a top-tier School of Public Health? For Dr. Francesca Beaudoin, the journey started in the chaos of the ER. In this episode of Humans in Public Health, we sit down with Dean Beaudoin, who has experienced Brown from every possible angle: as a medical resident, a student, a member of the faculty, a department chair and administrative leader. Now, she steps into the role of Dean.
The start of a new year and new term often brings a sense of excitement and renewal, but I recognize that this year, it might bring a complex mix of emotions for many of you.