Catalyst 4-25-2014

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April 25, 2014

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of SOUTH CAROLINA

Vol. 32, No. 36

David Cole: Man of vision and integrity set to lead MUSC BY MIKIE HAYES Public Relations A search of global proportions resulted in finding a star in our very own backyard. After nearly a year, not only is the uncertainty over, there is an unmistakable air of excitement on campus. David Cole, M.D., the A. McKoy Rose, Jr, M.D. Endowed Chair, chairman of the Department of Surgery and president of MUSC Physicians, will soon shoulder the highest mantle of leadership at MUSC and colleagues and staff alike speak enthusiastically about his vision and ability to relate personally to all with whom he comes into contact. Tom Stephenson, chairman of the MUSC Board of Trustees, expressed confidence in the board’s selection and noted that Cole’s experience and strategic vision will help the Medical University achieve the institutional goal of being one of the nation’s top 25 academic medical centers. Mark Sothmann, Ph.D., interim president, shares the board’s conviction. “In my conversations with David, I have been struck not just by his intelligence, thoughtfulness, and diplomacy, but by how much he cares about MUSC. David has been extraordinarily successful in whatever he has chosen to do and I am confident that this pattern will continue with his presidency of MUSC for many years to come. As he faces the many opportunities and challenges presented to a president, he has the advantages of an in–depth understanding of our institutional culture and the credibility coming from his years as an MUSC faculty member and administrator. I look forward to the opportunity to work with him to advance MUSC, and I anticipate many others at our university share that same feeling.”

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Cole’s assistant of seven years could not agree more. “MUSC simply could not have chosen a better leader than David Cole,” said Dawn Hartsell, administrative coordinator and assistant to the chairman. “He is a leader with vision who genuinely cares about people.” Many of her colleagues feel the same way. Beloved, respected, honorable and kind were just a handful of the superlatives used to describe the president–elect by those who work with him in the Department of Surgery. In fact, while they can’t begin to imagine the department without him, according to Hartsell, faculty and staff were wildly excited when they received news that their chairman had been offered the position. Following the announcement of his selection April 17, Etta Pisano, M.D., dean of the College of Medicine, addressed the faculty and staff of the Department of Surgery at a meeting Friday morning. She spoke of Cole’s great character and integrity and said, “Of the 70 national and international candidates, David Cole was ultimately chosen because of his “patient–first” attitude which is the basis of this entire institution.” As a result of his work ethic and the reputation he has earned over the past 20 years, Cole is proud of the fact he has built institutional trust. “It was meaningful to me when Tom Stephenson described me as a person of integrity. I believe that‘s an important quality. I’ve had tough decisions to make as the chair of surgery, but I’ve always done so thoughtfully, with discussion, based on defining the right thing to do. Even when people disagree with you, they respect you and the reasons for your decisions. That is a touchstone for me.” He continued, “Integrity and trust are critical traits for a leader. You need to be able to inspire people,

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David J. Cole, M.D. Hometown Albuquerque, N.M. Family Wife, Kathy; daughter, Paige; and sons, Andy and Bryan Education M.D., Cornell University Medical College (1986) and B.S. in Biology, New Mexico State University (1982) Postdoctoral education/training NIH/NCI/Surgery Branch, Bethesda, MD (1991 to 1994) and General Surgery resident, Emory University Affiliated Hosptials (1986 to 1991) Administrative Positions President, MUSC Physicians; Chairman, and A. McKoy Rose Jr., M.D. Endowed Chair, Department of Surgery; Medical Director, Center for Cellular Therapy

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