Dr. Kent is the CEO of UVA Health and executive vice president for health affairs at the University of Virginia, overseeing a $4.2 billion academic health system that includes six hospitals and numerous health services. Under his leadership, UVA Health has achieved significant milestones, including UVA Children’s Hospital being ranked No. 1 in Virginia for three consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report and the UVA Cancer Center earning comprehensive status from the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Kent has focused on creating a 10-year strategic plan to guide the system’s growth, which has included expanding UVA Health’s presence across Virginia and acquiring additional healthcare facilities. A renowned academic physician and researcher, Dr. Kent has authored over 325 articles and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. Despite challenges like Covid-19 and its aftermath, he has successfully maintained financial stability for the system, increased research funding and reduced staff turnover rates.
