The University of Virginia is defending its CEO of the health system and medical school dean against accusations, as 128 faculty members called for their removal due to concerns about compromised patient safety and retaliation against those who raised concerns. The letter alleged that leadership prioritized spending over addressing staff shortages and bullying and harassment of trainees was suppressed. UVA President Jim Ryan disagreed with the accusations, stating that some concerns had already been addressed. Board member William G. Crutchfield Jr. defended the leaders, citing positive ratings for safety and recruitment of faculty from top medical centers. The letter was criticized for potentially damaging UVA’s ability to recruit new staff.
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UVA Med Defends Top Leaders After Docs Call for Ouster
