University of Rochester's School of Medicine and Dentistry gets new Vice Dean

Sarah Peyre will be the Vice Dean of Education at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD) and an associate vice president for clinical education effective from July 1, 2024.

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Study in USA: The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD) gets a new Vice Dean and an associate vice president for clinical education from July 1. Sarah Peyre, Dean of the Warner School of Education and Human Development will step down as the dean of Warner School on June 30 and will take up her new responsibilities.

On her appointment, David Figlio, University of Rochester provost said,“During her time as dean Sarah has led many positive developments at Warner, including organizational improvements, an increased emphasis on research, and deeper investments in academic programs. Her proven skills as a strategic and thoughtful leader will deeply benefit the University’s medical education and clinical care, and I look forward to collaborating with her in this new role.”

David Linehan, Dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry and chief executive officer of the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) said, “This new position was created to build on the legacy of curriculum innovation and to be at the forefront of how we train and prepare our medical and science leaders. I cannot imagine a person better suited for this opportunity than Sarah Peyre. Sarah’s expertise in medical education innovation and her familiarity with SMD makes her uniquely qualified to create a nimbler and more progressive educational ecosystem that inspires even more robust intersections with our clinical care. I am extremely excited to welcome her back to the Medical Center.”

About Sarah Peyre

In her new role, Peyre will report directly to David Linehan. She is a highly respected medical education scholar. Peyre has worked on several educational research projects funded by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation, Burroughs Welcome Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and others.

As Vice Dean, she will oversee the significant aspects of medical and graduate education including admission and education programs and will work with school leaders and stakeholders. As an associate Vice president for clinical education, she will be responsible for creating a learning strategy for clinical education. Peyre will focus on embedding education in the clinical environment for all learners with particular interest in quality improvement, patient safety, interprofessional practice, and health equity.

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