On Friday, Novermber 20th, 2009, join us for a presentation by Dr. Nancy W. Dickey, President of the Texas A & M Health Science Center on the topic: "Community and Medical Education: What You Get, What You Give."
Our mission is to elevate the role of leadership in the lives of the citizens of Central Texas; to focus on the vitality and necessity of regional leadership capital; and to serve others through the process of encouraging individuals to grow, prosper and make a significant difference through the practice of leadership skills.
Dr. Nancy W. Dickey is the President of the Texas A&M Health Science Center and the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs for The Texas A&M University System. Prior to her current appointment, Dr. Dickey served as interim dean of the College of Medicine from June 2000 until December 31, 2001.She assumed her current office on January 1, 2002. Dr. Dickey is a
past president of the American Medical Association, the founding program director of the Family Medicine Residency of the Brazos Valley, and professor of Family and Community Medicine at the HSC-College of Medicine.
The Texas A&M Health Science Center is a university of the health sciences that includes the Baylor College of Dentistry, College of Medicine, College of Nursing, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Biosciences and Technology, Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, School of Rural Public Health, and other institutes and academic programs. Under Dr. Dickey’s leadership, the health science center is growing in the number of programs and number of graduates, expanding its research programs and extending its service to the citizens of Texas.
Dr. Dickey was the first woman ever to be elected President of the American Medical Association. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including five honorary doctorate degrees, in both science and law. She serves on numerous committees, both locally and nationally, writes for several medical and health policy journals, and is a frequent speaker at professional and civic organizations around the country and world.
The breakfast will be held from 7:30 until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20th, at the Austin Club. The Austin Club is located on the north side of 9th Street between Congress and Brazos. The cost is $20.00 per person. Reservations are required. To register go to www.theaustinleadershipforum.com. Registration closes on Wednesday, November 18th at 6:00p.m.. Please don’t delay.
