The university is searching for a permanent successor to Steve McKernan, who retired in October 2017. Michael Chicarelli, DNP, RN, is currently serving as interim CEO.
The three finalists are:
• Herbert C. Buchanan, who previously served as president of Indiana University Health’s Methodist and University hospitals, both in Indianapolis.
• Kate Becker, the current president of SSM Health’s St. Louis University Hospital.
• Deborah McGrew, who is currently vice president and COO at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
The three finalists will visit the campus in April for town hall meetings.
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