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Jeffrey Gold
Chancellor University of Nebraska Medical Center
Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. is a prominent figure in academic medicine and higher education administration. Here are the key points about his background and current roles:
Current Positions
- President of the University of Nebraska system (as of July 1, 2024)23
- Chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) since 201412
- Executive Vice President and Provost of the University of Nebraska System (since 2021)12
- Chair of the board of Nebraska Medicine (UNMC's clinical partner)2
Background and Education
- Born on August 16, 19524
- First-generation college student from Brooklyn, New York23
- B.S.E. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell University14
- M.D. from Weill Cornell College of Medicine14
- Completed residencies and fellowships in general surgery, adult cardiothoracic surgery, and pediatric cardiac surgery at prestigious institutions14
Career Highlights
- Certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery12
- Previously served as Chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (2017-2021)13
- Former dean of the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences (2005-2014)4
- Held leadership positions at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center4
Achievements at UNMC
- Oversaw the opening of major facilities like the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center23
- Helped secure over $800 million in private philanthropy for UNMC23
- Led UNMC through a period of significant growth and expansion23
Dr. Gold is known for his expertise in health care policy, population health, and epidemiology.12 He has been married to Robin Hayworth, M.D., for nearly 50 years and has two adult children and two grandchildren.23
Highlights
Sep 6 · unmc.edu
Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, installed as ninth University of Nebraska president
Apr 29 · unmc.edu
Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, named NU System President | Newsroom
Apr 26 · news.unl.edu
Regents confirm Gold as NU's ninth president - | Nebraska Today
Apr 26 · nebraskaexaminer.com
'The future is bright': Regents confirm Dr. Jeffrey Gold to lead ...