Arab American George Kikano named dean of Central Michigan University's College of Medicine

posted on: Mar 2, 2015

Dr. George Kikano has been named the new dean of Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine, according to a press release.

Kikano was chosen for the position after previous dean Ernie Yoder announced his resignation in June.

You have something good going on here at CMU,” Kikano said in a statement. “The mission is a core value that should not be changed, should not be altered. Anything we do here, whether it is education, clinical research, basic science research, investing in facilities or investing in programs — that core mission will guide us.”

Kikano earned his medical degree from American University in Lebanon in 1986, is the medical director for Home Care Services with University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio, and a professor of family medicine at Case Western Reserve University.

He will start part-time as CMU medical school dean beginning April 1, and full-time June 1. He will be paid annual salary of $500,000.

CMU announced the appointment of Kikano on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Source: www.mlive.com