RVU Welcomes Clinton Adams, DO, FACHE, President and CEO! "Dr. Adams' medical, academic, and military background puts him in a privileged position to move our institution to the next level. The Board of Trustees is looking forward to partnering with him in leading RVU to the forefront of medical education."
- Vanessa Sanchez, PhD, Chair, RVU Board of Trustees
Clinton Adams, DO, FACHE has assumed the position of RVU’s President and CEO effective October 1, 2015. Dr. Adams succeeds Cheryl D. Lovell, PhD, President Emeritus, who will help with the transition until the end of the year. Dr. Adams comes to RVU after a long and distinguished career. Upon graduating from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University in 1976, he entered the Navy and completed his residency training and board certification in Family Medicine and Anesthesiology. He went on to earn a Master of Public Administration Degree with an emphasis in health care in 1998. During his 30-year career as a Naval Officer, Dr. Adams achieved the rank of Rear Admiral and served as the Commander and CEO of three Naval Hospitals. Upon transitioning from the Navy, Dr. Adams served in numerous leadership roles at Western University of Health Sciences for nearly 11 years. He was instrumental in the development of Western’s second campus in Lebanon, Oregon, which opened in August of 2011, and served as its founding Dean. Dr. Adams also served as the Dean of the Pomona campus, the Vice President for Clinical Affairs and most recently, the Senior Advisor of Strategic Leadership and External Affairs. His contributions to the growth and success of Western University of Health Sciences and to the osteopathic profession are extensive and will be a great asset to the continued growth and success of RVU. Dr. Adams has been the recipient of numerous honors and awards, two of which were awarded by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)—the Robert A. Kistner Award (2014) and the Dale Dodson Award (2011). His list of executive committee appointments and national leadership roles is equally vast. Most recently, Dr. Adams was appointed to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Board of Directors. Dr. Adams’ CV is overwhelming. One would wonder how such an accomplished individual could possibly have a life outside of work. While he does admit to being a workaholic, after some probing Dr. Adams confessed that he enjoys cooking on occasion (one of his favorite activities is baking bread). His family is also a source of pride. Dr. Adams has been married for over 42 years to his delightful wife, Paula (whom spent a great deal of time at the RVU booth at this year’s OMED conference). The Adamses have three children (Joia, a third-year osteopathic medical student at Western University; LCDR Ian, a Navy Pilot; and Joseph, an engineer and business owner) and a grandson, nine-month-old Benjamin Clinton Adams. Welcome to RVU Dr. Adams! We look forward to achieving new heights under your leadership.
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