Dr. Schnall has held this inaugural role since May 2024, guiding the institution into a new era of data-driven healthcare by harnessing the rapid pace of technological advancement. In this capacity, he oversees the offices of the CIO, chief medical information officer and chief analytics officer, with teams collectively focused on improving the provider experience, enhancing patient outcomes and driving operational efficiency across the health system. Prior to this role, Dr. Schnall served two terms as chair of the department of radiology at the Perelman School of Medicine, where he doubled both the size of the department and its research funding portfolio while creating a single Penn Medicine radiology residency program, now recognized as the top program in the nation. He also built a “One Penn Medicine Radiology” framework to standardize processes across facilities and fostered strong collaborations between community-based physicians and academic programs. A widely respected figure in medicine and research, Dr. Schnall continues to serve in a leadership role in the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group and has been elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation, the Association of American Physicians and the National Academy of Medicine. His combination of deep clinical expertise, research distinction and technology leadership makes him uniquely positioned to advance Penn Medicine’s mission of integrating data and innovation across all aspects of patient care and health system operations.
