Vice Dean of Education University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma We are pleased to announce that Irene Alexandraki, MD, PhD, MPH, MBA, FACP, has been named the Inaugural Vice Dean of Education at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, effective July 2025.Her career has been defined by a deep commitment to academic excellence, innovative leadership, and the advancement of both student and faculty success. Most recently, Dr. Alexandraki served as Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix. In this role, she led major initiatives in accreditation, curriculum reform, and faculty development, helping shape medical education's future.She holds dual doctoral degrees in medicine (MD) and adult education (PhD), along with advanced public health and business administration training. Her interdisciplinary background brings a unique and valuable perspective to academic leadership. She is also a Fellow of the prestigious Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program and earned her Executive MBA in 2024 from Washington State University.Dr. Alexandraki has held leadership positions throughout her career at several prominent institutions, including Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Florida State University College of Medicine, and the University of Florida. Her expertise spans curriculum design, clinical site development, three-year medical education models, accreditation processes, clinical skills training, and student affairs.Read the full announcement here. Jay Torio led this search with Erin Schwass and Kendra Moleé.
