WSU School of Medicine Dean Robert M. Mentzer, Jr., M.D., recently announced the appointment of Robert R. Frank, M.D., as executive vice dean.

In his new role, Dr. Frank will continue to be responsible for the school's Academic and Student Programs division and will also serve as Dean Mentzer's primary advisor in select issues of strategic priority. In addition, Dr. Frank will partner with the dean as a senior School of Medicine ambassador as they pursue the goals of the Waye First Capital Campaign and the Kresge Challenge for funding the Richard Mazurek, M.D., Education Commons.

"Bob Frank's notable contributions to this school of medicine are well known by our many key constituencies, including national and community leaders; alumni; university leadership; and our students, faculty and staff," Dr. Mentzer wrote in a letter announcing the appointment. "His reputation as a compassionate physician, a consummate medical educator and a man of undisputed integrity position him uniquely to serve as this school of medicine's first executive vice dean."