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Howard University’s College of Medicine appoints first Black woman Dean
Howard University’s College of Medicine has named its new dean, and for the first time in history, a Black woman will lead the school.
Andrea A. Hayes Dixon, M.D., FACS, is the new dean of the Howard University College of Medicine. She follows Hugh Mighty, MD, MBA, FACOG, who has served as dean since 2015.
Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick said in a statement, “I am overjoyed to have the honor of announcing that for the first time in the college’s 154-year history, a Black woman will serve as the dean of the Howard University College of Medicine. If you look at the data on women’s leadership in medicine, it shows there is still much progress to be made. With the appointment of Dr. Hayes Dixon, Howard University not only gains an incredible leader but we move the University and the field of medicine forward.”
Hayes Dixon also said, “I am truly honored and humbled to lead the outstanding Howard University College of Medicine.