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May 18 , 2005

For Immediate Release

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Kathleen Fitzgerald
Wayne State School of Medicine
P. 313-577-1429

Dr. Donald W. Weaver named to head surgery at WSU School of Medicine, Detroit Medical Center

Detroit – April 28, 2005 -- Donald W. Weaver, M.D., has been named chairman, department of surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, pending formal approval by the University Board of Governors. Dr. Weaver has also been appointed surgeon-in-chief of the Detroit Medical Center. The joint appointment was announced by WSU School of Medicine Dean Robert R. Frank, M.D., and DMC President and CEO Mike Duggan.

Dr. Weaver will succeed David Fromm, M.D., who retired as chairman and chief of surgery last June after 17 years in the role.

Dr. Weaver is board-certified in general surgery and serves as chief of oncology and general surgery at Harper University Hospital. A professor of surgery, he served as vice chairman of the department before being named as interim chairman during the national search for a permanent department head.

“I am delighted that our search brought us back to the experience and expertise of Don Weaver,” said Dr. Frank. “His demonstrated leadership within the department and his solid academic credentials will provide the strength to guide surgery into a nationally ranked center for research and clinical care.”

“Dr. Weaver has been a critical leader in the rebuilding and strengthening of the Detroit Medical Center's surgery areas. He has helped us recruit and retain many of the best physicians in the state and we look forward to his new leadership role,” said Mike Duggan.

Dr. Weaver received his undergraduate degree from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich., and his medical degree from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, Calif. He completed his residency training at Wayne State University and was subsequently named to the faculty. He is extensively published in the academic and research literature and is a frequent lecturer at national and international conferences and meetings.

With more than 1,000 students, the WSU School of Medicine is among the nation's largest medical schools and has a national reputation for excellence in clinical training. Together with its partner, the Detroit Medical Center, the school is a leader in patient care and medical research in a number of areas, including cancer, genetics, neuroscience and women's and children's health .

The Detroit Medical Center 's Harper University Hospital is nationally known for pioneering innovative surgical procedures, providing the highest level of care for complicated and high-risk cases and teaching a new generation of highly skilled surgeons.

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