The Wayne State University School of Medicine community is invited to meet Dean Robert M. Mentzer, Jr., at an open house from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., April 26, in Elliman Building Atrium. Dr. Mentzer began his term as dean of medicine and senior advisor to the president for health affairs earlier this spring.

Dr. Mentzer is a nationally recognized cardiothoracic surgeon and medical school administrator with vast experience in medical education, research and clinical care. He was appointed by WSU President Irvin D. Reid and the WSU Board of Governors in November 2005 after a comprehensive one-year national search.

To learn more about Dean Mentzer, please visit http://www.med.wayne.edu/news_media/2006/mentzer_meet.asp.