First candidate announced for Carver College of Medicine dean

Edited release
05/01/23

The first finalist for the next vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine will be on campus through Tuesday.

According to the Iowa Now website, Denise J. Jamieson is the James Robert McCord Professor and Chair for the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine and chief of gynecology and obstetrics for Emory Healthcare.

Jamieson practices obstetrics and gynecology at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Her scientific work focuses on emerging infectious diseases in pregnancy and incorporates a population health perspective, with projects addressing health disparities and social determinants of health in the context of maternal morbidity and other adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Jamieson will meet with faculty, staff, students, shared governance, and campus leadership during her campus visit. She will participate in an open forum from noon to 1 p.m. today.

The second and final candidate is scheduled to visit campus next Monday and Tuesday; their name will be announced this Sunday.