Gifty Kwakye, MD, MPH., the Arthur W. Fleming, MD Research Professor and clinical associate professor of surgery in the Division of Colorectal Surgery, has been appointed assistant dean for clinical medical education in the medical school, effective Sept. 1.

Andrew G. Shuman, MD, FACS, HEC-C, meanwhile, has been appointed assistant dean for veteran affairs in the medical school, effective Aug. 14. Shuman is an associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, associate chief of staff for education at the VA Ann Arbor Health System (VAAAHS), and co-chief of the clinical ethics service in the Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine.

In her new role, Kwakye will provide leadership to ensure the effective implementation of the Clinical Trunk and Branches curriculum, clinical assessments, learning resources, and professional identity formation for the education of medical students.

Kwakye’s clinical practice focuses on the treatment of colon and rectal oncology, inflammatory bowel disease, surgical management of pelvic floor disorders, anorectal disorders and utilizing minimally invasive approaches to colorectal disease. She also has a passion for global health, recently helping the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons to develop the first colorectal surgery fellowship program in Sub-Sahara Africa outside of South Africa.

In his new role, Shuman will collaborate with the U-M Medical School for continued partnership with VAAAHS to help oversee integrated academic programs for multidisciplinary pre-and post-graduate trainees including residents and medical students. He will also be responsible for review and oversight of academic programs in the spirit of continuous improvement to strengthen educational opportunities between Michigan Medicine and VAAAHS.

Please congratulate and support Kwakye and Shuman in their new roles!