Dr. Kurt Newman Named CEO at Children’s National Medical Center
July 24, 2011
Posted by chcablogadmin in : Leadership
Kurt Newman, M.D.
I’ve had the great opportunity not only to meet Dr. Kurt Newman but work with him during his tenure at Children’s National Medical Center. When we first met, it was in in the late 90s at Children’s Hospital of Central California, where we were both attending a PHIS presentation. I was wearing a tie — we all did in those days — with a large gold design at the bottom. Kurt mistook this for a Texas-style belt buckle and immediately sized me up as a Texan. After we had a laugh, we realized we’re both Tar Heels and have bonded over our North Carolina roots. We are thrilled to have Kurt on board leading his children’s hospital. — JR
On July 14, the Board of Directors at Children’s National Medical Center announced Kurt Newman, M.D. as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2011. Dr. Newman has been at Children’s National for more than 25 years and currently serves as the Senior Vice President for the Center for Surgical Care.
A board committee launched a national search following the retirement announcement by Edwin K. Zechman, after 17 years of leadership. After an extensive search and interview process, they selected Dr. Newman.
Dr. Newman began his career at Children’s National Medical Center as a student of Judson Randolph, M.D., a pioneer in pediatric surgery. Dr. Newman has served as the Senior Vice President of the Joseph E. Robert, Jr., Center for Surgical Care since 2004. He has also led a period of tremendous growth and innovation, in both facilities and strategic partnerships. In 2009, Children’s National received a $150 million gift from the Government of Abu Dhabi that created the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation.
Dr. Newman is a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and a past member of the Board of Governors of the American Pediatric Surgery Association. He has also served as chairman of the Surgery Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
An expert in clinical resource management, Dr. Newman has served as a consultant to several children’s hospitals in conjunction with CHCA. He is the author or co-author of more than 60 publications.
Dr. Newman articulated an impressive vision to lead Children’s National. He is an accomplished physician, researcher, educator and administrator and is poised to lead an already vibrant team dedicated to caring for kids. — James Lintott, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Children’s National Medical Center
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