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Rob McGregor
Chief Medical Officer at Akron Children's Hospital ◆ Professor of Pediatrics ◆ Passionate Medical Educator
Rob McGregor is the Chief Medical Officer at Akron Children's Hospital and a Professor of Pediatrics at NEOMED.12 He has held the position of Chief Medical Officer since January 2013.1 Dr. McGregor's responsibilities include implementing the hospital's strategic plan, overseeing provider clinical care delivery, directing medical education, and managing physician and nurse practitioner recruitment, contracting, and retention.2
Dr. McGregor has a diverse background in pediatrics and hospital administration:
- He continues to practice Inpatient Pediatrics one week in ten.2
- He is a voting member of Akron Children's Hospital board of directors.2
- He has facilitated the redesign of the quality oversight structure and oversees the Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute.2
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, he served as co-incident commander alongside the Chief Operating Officer, working on safety protocols and communications.2
Prior to joining Akron Children's Hospital, Dr. McGregor held several notable positions:
- Pediatrician-in-Chief and Interim Pediatrics Chair at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia12
- Pediatrics Professor at Drexel University College of Medicine2
- Residency Program Director in Philadelphia and in the Geisinger Medical system2
Dr. McGregor's education includes:
- M.D. from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (1977-1981)1
- Bachelor of Science in Biology from Juniata College (1973-1977)1
- Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School (2017)1
In addition to his medical career, Dr. McGregor is involved in community service:
- Board Member and President (2020-21) of Akron Rotary1
- Secretary of A.M. Toastmaster Club, Toastmasters International District 10 (2015-2017)1
Dr. McGregor has also received recognition for his contributions to pediatric education, including the Walter W Tunnessen Jr, MD Award from the Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD) in May 2008.1