Department of Medicine
Leadership
Jane Freedman, MD
Interim Chair, Department of Medicine
Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Interim Physician-in-Chief, Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital
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Walter Clair, MD, MPH
Vice Chair for Diversity and Inclusion
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Brian Christman, MD
Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, Veterans Administration Hospital
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Jill Gilbert, MD
Vice Chair for Professional Development
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Bryan Harris, MD, MPH
Executive Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs
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T. Alp Ikizler, MD
Vice Chair for Clinical Research
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John McPherson, MD
Vice Chair for Education
Director, Residency Program
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Roy Zent, MD, PhD
Vice Chair for Research
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Derek Miller, MBA, MHA
Chief of Finance and Administration