Health Science Center names new President

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The UNT System news release:

UNT regents name Dr. Scott Ransom as finalist for presidency of UNT Health Science Center

DENTON (UNTS), Texas - The University of North Texas System Board of Regents voted today to name Dr. Scott Ransom, D.O., as the sole finalist for the position of president of the UNT Health Science Center. The selection of Dr. Ransom completes a nationwide search following Dr. Ronald Blanck's October 2005 announcement that he would step down once a successor is approved.

Dr. Ransom is currently the director of the program for healthcare improvement and leadership development and professor of obstetrics, gynecology, health management and policy at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. He also serves as the director of women's health and gynecology at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. Dr. Ransom's research and consulting include areas related to improving the health care delivery system, women's health, leadership development, health disparities, and performance improvement.

Prior to joining the University of Michigan, Dr. Ransom was Vice President for Medical Affairs and then Senior Vice President at a large seven hospital health system. He is past President of the American College of Physician Executives, which includes a national membership of over 11,000 physician leaders.

"Dr. Scott Ransom is an energetic and experienced health care leader with the ability to accelerate the development of the Health Science Center,"

UNT System Chancellor Lee Jackson said.

"The Board of Regents and Chancellor Jackson received strong candidate recommendations from an 18-person advisory committee made up of students, faculty, and staff of the UNT System," Board Chairman Bobby Ray said. "And we believe Dr. Ransom understands our mission and will be an effective leader on and off campus for our growing Health Science Center."

Dr. Ransom says, "The University of North Texas Health Science Center has a long and distinguished record of developing outstanding physicians, scientists and other health professionals to better improve our nation's health. I look forward to working with faculty, staff, students and the community to create additional innovative educational programs, community initiatives, and investigative efforts to support our goal of becoming the nation's best in creating knowledge and developing researchers and effective primary care providers."

Dr. Ransom received a doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the University of Health Sciences in Kansas City; his master of public health from Harvard University; and a master of business administration from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

 

He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Ransom also is a graduate of the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidate School.

 

Today's announcement begins a minimum 21-day interim period required by law before the Board votes to officially appoint Dr. Ransom to the position.

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