30 Jan Golden to step down as dean of School of Medicine and Public Health

By Robyn Perrin, UW News

Robert N. Golden, who has served as dean of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) since 2006, announced today that he will be stepping down as dean and vice chancellor for medical affairs once a successor is in place.

As one of the longest-serving medical school deans in North America, Golden has led extraordinary advancements in the educational, research and service missions of the school.

“It has been an incredible honor and privilege to serve as dean and as the university’s vice chancellor for medical affairs,” Golden says. “As I look forward to the next phase of my professional life, I cherish the experience of working with so many remarkably talented and dedicated individuals within our school and our academic health system on behalf of those we serve.”

Fostering collaboration throughout the academic medical center for the benefit of the public has been a hallmark of Golden’s leadership. These efforts have ranged from integrating disciplines to laying foundations for new educational and research programs across the state and breaking ground – in a literal sense – for new facilities. Read more…