SIU Medicine launches national search for next dean, provost and CEO
Southern Illinois University Medicine has launched a national search for its next dean, provost and CEO. The search will be conducted in partnership with Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm specializing in academic medicine and higher education leadership.
Isaacson, Miller was selected after a competitive process for its depth of experience placing health care leaders, strong record with comparable roles and high-touch, tailored approach to executive recruitment.
The search committee is co-chaired by Rikeesha Phelon, associate provost for strategy at SIU School of Medicine, and Nick Wortman, associate vice chancellor for human resources at SIU Carbondale. The committee represents a broad cross-section of academic, clinical and administrative leadership and will work closely with Isaacson, Miller to lead the process.
Search committee members
- Janet Albers, MD – Chair, Family Medicine
- Beau Batton, MD – Chief, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Randy Burnside, PhD – Executive Director, MEDPREP
- Doug Carlson, MD – Chair, Pediatrics
- Traves Crabtree, MD – Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Judy Davie, PhD – Chair, Basic Science
- Lou Graham, MD – Associate Professor, Clinical Neurology
- John Horvat – Associate Provost, Finance and Administration
- Deb Klamen, MD – Senior Associate Dean, Education and Curriculum
- Rikeesha Phelon – Associate Provost, Strategy (Co-Chair)
- Vidhya Prakash, MD – Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs
- Will Robinson, MD – Chief, Vascular Surgery
- Lucy Stafford – Vice Chair, SIU Medicine Healthcare Board
- Don Torry, PhD – Associate Dean, Research
- Wendi El-Amin, MD – Associate Dean, Professor of Family and Community Medicine
- Nick Wortman – Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources (Co-Chair)
- Emily Fahey – Fourth-year medical student
Chancellor Austin Lane emphasized the importance of this recruitment. “The dean, provost and CEO of SIU Medicine plays a vital role in shaping the future of our academic health enterprise and its service to the people of Illinois,” Lane said. “With Isaacson, Miller’s expertise and our strong committee leadership, I am confident this search will attract exceptional candidates who share our commitment to innovation, diversity and community-focused health care.”
The search begins immediately. Inquiries, nominations and applications, including a CV and cover letter, should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website.
Updates will be shared with the University and SIU Medicine communities as the process advances.
