Dean University of Michigan Medical School | Ann Arbor, Michigan We are pleased to announce that the University of Michigan Medical School has named Thomas Wang as its next Dean. Dr. Wang assumes his new role on September 15, 2025. He will also hold the title of professor with tenure in the UMMS Department of Internal Medicine.Wang brings a distinguished track record of leadership, research excellence, and commitment to medical education. He currently serves as Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Wang’s research has received continuous support from the National Institutes of Health, contributing to advances in understanding the natriuretic peptide system, cardiovascular biomarkers, and the prevention of cardiovascular disease.Wang previously served as director of the division of cardiovascular medicine and physician-in-chief of the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute. Earlier in his career, he served on the faculty of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, where he led a nationally recognized program in patient-oriented research and pursued clinical work in heart failure and transplantation. Wang is currently president-elect of the Association of Professors of Medicine as well as a standing member of the FDA Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee and a member of the NIH Human Studies of Diabetes and Obesity study section. He is also an elected member of the Association of American Physicians and the American Society of Clinical Investigation. His commitment to education has been recognized with the American Heart Association Genomics and Precision Medicine Mentoring Award and the Outstanding Mentor Award from Mass General Brigham.Wang received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School after graduating summa cum laude from Harvard College. He completed residency training in internal medicine and advanced training through a fellowship in cardiology at Massachusetts General Hospital.John Muckle, Jamie Sands, and Natalie Leonhard led this search with Jane McInerney and Kira Hamilton.You can view the full press release here.
