Robert Simari Explained

8th Executive Vice Chancellor of the
University of Kansas Medical Center
Term Start:July 1, 2017
Term End:April 19, 2024
Interim: July 1, 2017 – January 9, 2018
Predecessor:Doug Girod
Successor:Matthias Salathe (interim)
Title2:16th Executive Dean of the
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Term Start2:March 24, 2014
Term End2:August 25, 2019
Predecessor2:Barbara F. Atkinson
Successor2:Akinlolu Ojo
Birth Name:Robert David Simari
Birth Date:6 June 1960
Alma Mater:University of Notre Dame (BS)
University of Kansas (MD)
Residence:Mission Hills, Kansas
Profession:Medical Doctor
Professor
University Administrator
Salary:$708,700[1]
Spouse:Kelly Machi
Children:4

Robert David Simari (born June 6, 1960) is a retired American educator, physician, and eighth executive vice chancellor of the University of Kansas Medical Center serving from 2018 to 2024.[2] Prior to becoming the executive vice chancellor, he was the executive dean University of Kansas School of Medicine, a position he held from 2014 to 2019.[3] Prior to returning to his alma mater, Simari served as a professor in cardiology among other roles, at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.[4]

Biography

Early years

Simari moved to Overland Park, Kansas at the age of 10 and graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School.[5] He received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Notre Dame and completed his doctorate from the KU School of Medicine. His residency was at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and ending with a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. For a few years, he completed research at the University of Michigan before returning to the Mayo Clinic.[6]

University of Kansas Medical Center

In March 2014, Simari was named the executive dean for KU's school of medicine.[7] During his time as executive dean, Simari helped create a new curriculum for the school and oversaw the construction of a new education building.[8] In June 2017, Simari was named interim executive vice chancellor for KU Medical Center,[9] and was promoted to the permanent position on January 9, 2018.[10] He continued serving as the school of medicine‘s executive Dean until August 2019 when he hired his successor.[11]

In April 2024, Simari announced his retirement from the University of Kansas. He continued to serve as faculty member until June 30, 2024, and immediately stepped down as executive vice chancellor.[12] During his time as executive vice chancellor, Simari has focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating a new department in 2019.[13] Simari continued to practice cardiology at the University of Kansas Health System until his retirement.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KanView . November 19, 2022.
  2. Web site: KU Medical Center's new executive vice chancellor named . Joanna . Hlavacek . January 9, 2018 . November 19, 2022.
  3. Web site: Robert Simari: Executive Vice Chancellor for the KU Medical Center . November 19, 2022.
  4. Web site: It's Your Business. The Topeka Capital-Journal. January 25, 2014 . November 19, 2022.
  5. Web site: Longtime Kansan returns to lead KU medical school . Ben . Unglesbee. The Lawrence Journal-World. August 24, 2014 . November 7, 2022.
  6. Web site: Robert D. Simari, M.D. . November 19, 2022.
  7. News: Smith . Alex . KU Med Names New Executive Dean . January 7, 2014 . November 19, 2022.
  8. Web site: Executive Vice Chancellor Robert D. Simari, M.D.. www.kumc.edu. November 19, 2022.
  9. Web site: Robert Simari named interim executive vice chancellor at the University of Kansas Medical Center . June 13, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200219091149/https://www.kumc.edu/news-listing-page/simari-interim.html . February 19, 2020 . November 19, 2022 . dead.
  10. News: Simari named executive vice chancellor . January 9, 2018 . November 19, 2022.
  11. News: Lieberman . Lily . KU selects new executive dean for medical school . June 25, 2019 . November 19, 2022.
  12. Web site: April 19, 2024 . Dr. Simari to step down from leadership role.
  13. Web site: Jerrihlyn McGee named vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Kansas Medical Center . September 18, 2019 . November 19, 2022.
  14. Web site: Dr. Robert D. Simari, MD – Kansas City, Kansas – Cardiology – Request Appointment . November 19, 2022.