Joshua Wynne, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H.

Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean

Dr. Wynne is a senior physician executive with strong leadership, academic, and administrative skills, and extensive experience in multiple aspects of academic health care systems, including the provision of clinical services, the development of research and academic enterprises, and the delivery of first-rate teaching content and programs. In addition to his M.D., he earned an M.B.A. degree from the University of Chicago and M.P.H. degree in Health Management and Policy from the University of Michigan's School of Public Health.

Education

(1971) A.B. - Boston University, Magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
(1971) M.D. - Boston University School of Medicine, Magna cum laude, Alpha Omega Alpha
(1971-1973) Internal Medicine Residency, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Harvard Medical School
(1975-1978) Cardiology Fellowship, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Harvard Medical School
(2000) M.B.A. - University of Chicago, with honors
(2002) M.P.H. - Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Michigan

Professional Experience

Chief Health Strategist, Office of the Governor, State of North Dakota (2020-2021)
Interim President, University of North Dakota (2019-2020)
Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND (2010 – Present)
Interim Vice President for Health Affairs and Interim Dean, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND (2009 – 2010)
Associate Vice President for Health Affairs and Vice Dean, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND (2008 - 2009)
Executive Associate Dean and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND (2004-2008)
Senior Analyst, Institute for Strategic Analysis and Innovation, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI (2001-2004)
President, Faculty Senate, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI (Vice President 1997-1999; President 1999-2001)
Vice-President, Affiliated Internists, Department of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (1993-1997)
Chief, Division of Cardiology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (1984-1997)

Awards

Alpha Omega Alpha, 1971
Phi Delta Epsilon Women's Club Award (Boston University)
Wayne State University 1st & 2nd Year Outstanding Teacher Award in Basic Sciences
Selected as a "Top Doc" in Cardiology, Detroit Monthly magazine, for three Surveys
Cited in The Best Doctors in America - 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002 - 2010
Distinguished Alumnus Award, Boston University School of Medicine
Wayne State University College Teaching Award - 1998, 2001
Dodrill Award, American Heart Association, Michigan Affiliate, 2002
Reverend Elmer and Min West Memorial Award, 2008
Outstanding Block Instructor Award, Block VI, University of North Dakota Year II Class, 2017
Outstanding Block Instructor Award, Block VI, University of North Dakota Year II Class, 2018
North Dakota Laureate Award from ND Chapter of the American College of Physicians, 2019
Grand Forks Herald Person of the Year, 2019
Gordon Henry Award, 2020
Recognized by Annals of Internal Medicine as one of its best reviewers of manuscripts, 2020
Spirit Award, University of North Dakota Alumni Association and Foundation, 2023
Physician Community and Professional Services Award, North Dakota Medical Association, 2023

Board Activities

University Internists and Affiliated Internists (Department of Medicine practice plans, Wayne State University)
Fund for Medical Research and Education, Wayne State University
American Heart Association, Michigan Affiliate and Midwest Affiliate
Councilor, Association of University Cardiologists

Professional Activities

At the University of North Dakota, was initially responsible for overseeing the academic and educational enterprises of the School, including its programs in allied health. Assumed further responsibilities for directing and overseeing the clinical and research portfolios. Recently assumed the role of Interim Dean, responsible for all internal functions of the School as well as interfacing with external constituencies, including the legislature, alumni, and other stakeholders. As Vice President for Health Affairs, responsible to the President for the operation of the School, and for its budget.
Intensive study of the U.S. health care system over the past five years (1997-2002), beginning with an M.B.A. to solidify my understanding of the fundamentals of finance, management, marketing, and operations, and to analyze the "re-engineering" that has taken place in the non-medical market place. Currently applying those principles to the health care arena in an intensive study of the American health care system at the University of Michigan, supplemented by independent studies with several faculty members at the School of Public Health
Departmental representative on the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Physician System Organization that served as the clearing house for negotiating, implementing and monitoring all managed care products of the seven hospital DMC system
Participated in and provided key input to multiple and diverse system-wide committees, including the Finance, Capital Equipment, Bylaws, Information Services, Cardiovascular Services Planning, and Strategic Plan for Primary Care Committees
Held multiple leadership positions within the American Heart Association Michigan Affiliate, including Chair of the Research Fellowship, Research Forum, and Research Committees; appointed Treasurer, Vice-President, and President-Elect
As Chief of Cardiology at Wayne State University, directed and coordinated the growth of the division from a 3 member group to one with 25 faculty members, with commensurate growth in the academic, research, and clinical programs, including an expansion of the cardiology fellowship program
Member of the American Heart Association Transition team and Joint Operating Committee that managed the integration and downsizing of four affiliates into one functional unit (Midwest Affiliate)
Participated in five departmental chair searches, and two internal departmental reviews
Over 200 publications, including 77 papers, 19 review articles, 45 book chapters (e.g., Braunwald, Harrison's, Cecil), and 72 abstracts
23 grants
Over 250 talks and presentations to medical and lay public in the local region, state, nation and internationally (international talks in Ireland, France, Poland, Hungary, India, Thailand, Dominican Republic)
Board Certified - Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases
Fellow, American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the American College of Cardiology