Reno Reporter

Dr. Paul Hauptman was recently appointed as dean of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) School of Medicine and chief academic officer for Renown Health.

Hauptman's duties will include developing and promoting the academic and clinical integration established by UNR Med and Renown Health, according to a UNR news release.

"Dr. Hauptman has an impeccable background in all of the areas that we felt were essential in finding our new dean," Brian Sandoval, the university's president, said in the news release. "He has a passion for and a deep understanding of how we should be training Nevada's next generation of physicians. He has vast experience in administering and delivering clinical programs that can have a profound impact on our local communities."

Hauptman is a prominent researcher of outcomes assessment in advanced heart failure and the evaluation of cardiac care delivery and clinical trials, the news release noted. His research focuses on heart failure, patient-physician communication, and cardiovascular care trends.

"He has incredible credentials in the research arena," Sandoval said. "He clearly articulated a compelling vision on how he hopes to magnify and grow the educational and research endeavors of our School of Medicine. Equally important, it was very clear that he felt that as we expand upon current educational and research initiatives to enhance our School of Medicine's impact, he is committed to working collaboratively across the community in order to meet its greatest needs."

Hauptman is a graduate of Cornell University Medical College, where he earned his M.D. degree.

"On behalf of the entire university, we are excited to have Dr. Hauptman as our new dean," Sandoval said. "We want to offer Dr. Hauptman and his family a warm welcome to the Wolf Pack family."

Hauptman currently serves as the chief academic officer at the University of Tennessee Medical Center and dean of the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine-Knoxville, according to the news release. He will start work at his new positions in mid-October.