Executive Leadership

Carol R. Bradford, Ohio State University College of Medicine Dean

Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS, FACS

Dean, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Vice President for Health Sciences, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

An internationally recognized head and neck cancer researcher, surgeon and leader in academic medicine, Dr. Carol R. Bradford became the dean of The Ohio State University College of Medicine and vice president for Health Sciences at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in 2020. She is also the Leslie H. and Abigail S. Wexner Dean’s Chair in Medicine and a professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

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Daniel Clinchot, MD

Vice Dean for Education

Dr. Clinchot oversees undergraduate and graduate medical education, continuing medical education and graduate and research education. He is regularly invited to speak on medical education innovations at professional conferences throughout the country.

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Amy Darragh, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Director, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Vice Dean, College of Medicine

Amy Darragh, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA is the director of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and vice dean of the College of Medicine. She also serves as the director of the Division of Occupational Therapy, which features the nation’s 13th-ranked Occupational Therapy Doctorate program and the fully online Assistive and Rehabilitative Technology Certificate program. A licensed occupational therapist and funded researcher, her research interests include clinical trials in intensive pediatric neurorehabilitation and virtual and digital technology interventions.

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L. Arick Forrest, MD

Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs

Considered an international expert in voice and swallowing disorders, Dr. Forrest is vice dean of Clinical Affairs for The Ohio State University College of Medicine, medical director of Ambulatory Services for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and president of The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc.

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Tatiana Oberyszyn, PhD

Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs

Dr. Tatiana (Tania) Oberyszyn is vice dean for Faculty Affairs, director of the Center for Faculty Advancement, Mentoring and Engagement (FAME), vice chair of Academic Affairs, and a professor of pathology.

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Amanda Thatcher, MA

Chief of Staff
Senior Director of Administration
The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Amanda Thatcher is a key adviser to the dean, executing key strategic priorities and providing guidance on a range of issues including operations, administration and communications. She also provides executive oversight for senior leadership meetings, department chair and senior leader searches, and other administrative projects.

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Bryan Pyles

Associate Vice President of Finance

As the associate vice president of Finance, Bryan leads all financial activities and financial operations for The Ohio State University College of Medicine, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center’s Office of Health Sciences and the Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. (OSUP).

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Deans and Leaders

Leadership at Ohio State’s College of Medicine strives to transform patient care, drive innovation and empower future leaders.

Executive Leadership

Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS, FACS

Daniel Clinchot, MD

Amy Darragh, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

L. Arick Forrest, MD

Tatiana Oberyszyn, PhD

Amanda Thatcher, MA

Bryan Pyles

Deans of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Leon McDougle, MD, MPH

Associate Dean for Diversity and InclusionChief Diversity Officer, Wexner Medical Center

Henry Young II, MD

Assistant Dean for Learner Diversity and Inclusion

Gloria Fleming, MD

Assistant Dean for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion

Associate Deans and Leaders of Education

Jennifer McCallister, MD

Associate Dean for Medical Education

Scott Holliday, MD

Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education

Jeffrey Parvin, MD, PhD

Associate Dean for Graduate Education

Ginny Bumgardner, MD, PhD

Associate Dean for Physician Scientist Education and Training

Demicha Rankin, MD

Associate Dean for Admissions

Carmine Alexander Grieco, MD

Associate Dean for Student Life

Deans of Faculty Affairs

Ricardo Carrau, MD

Associate Dean of FAME

Maya Iyer, MD, MEd

Assistant Dean for Clinical Track Faculty

Darren Mays, PhD, MPH

Assistant Dean for Research and Tenure Track Faculty

Associate Deans of Research

Dana McTigue, PhD

Associate Dean for Foundational Research

Loren Wold, PhD

Associate Dean for Research Operations and Compliance

Ann Scheck McAlearney, ScD, MS

Associate Dean for Health Sciences Research

Paco Herson, PhD

Associate Dean for Research Innovation

Richard Gumina, MD, PhD

Associate Dean for Convergent Research

Timothy Huerta, PhD, MS

Associate Dean for Research Information Technology

Julie Johnson, PharmD

Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research

Department Chairs

Centers, Institutes, Programs - Office of Health Sciences

Administrative Leadership

Helpful Links

Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
Chief Diversity Officer, Wexner Medical Center