The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center names chief medical executive
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Welela Tereffe, MD, has been named chief medical executive for The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
The appointment will be effective Jan. 1.
Tereffe will be responsible for engaging physicians and advanced practice providers in the delivery of outstanding research-driven clinical care. She will work with institution leadership to recruit faculty, promote excellence in research, and enhance the development and wellness of providers.
“[Tereffe] is a servant leader with strong emotional intelligence and drive. She has intimate knowledge of medical practice, extensive understanding of academic health care, and is known for partnering and engaging others,” Peter WT Pisters, MD, president of MD Anderson, said in a press release. “Her commitment to MD Anderson, to our providers and — most importantly — to our patients is undeniable. She is passionate about improving equity in access to safe, quality care, and to reducing disparities in cancer care and outcomes.”
Tereffe joined MD Anderson in 2005 and has served as chief medical officer for 2 years. During that time, she has worked with providers to drive cultural excellence and foster innovation. She also has promoted the importance of being patient centric and fiscally responsible.
“I am honored to serve our patients and MD Anderson as we collectively work to advance our mission to eradicate cancer through prevention, treatment, research and education,” Tereffe said in the release. “We have a tremendous opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in Texas and around the globe to make the greatest possible impact, and I look forward to enabling our talented faculty and staff in these efforts.”
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