Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, executive vice president of and dean of the , today begins a one-year term as chair of the , the accrediting authority for U.S. medical education programs leading to the MD degree.
Jointly sponsored by the and the , the LCME is composed of medical educators, practicing physicians, public members and medical students who work collaboratively to promote excellence in medical education and ensure that graduates are prepared to provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based care.
“It is a tremendous honor to serve alongside colleagues from across academic medicine, as well as public members and students, who are committed to strengthening medical education and maintaining the public’s trust in our profession,” said . “American medical schools vary enormously in their missions, the communities they serve and their educational approaches, yet they share a common commitment to preparing physicians who can meet society’s evolving health needs. The LCME plays an essential role in supporting that excellence while encouraging thoughtful innovation and continuous improvement.”
Dr. Lockwood has served on the LCME for the past four years, including the past year as chair-elect. He is among the nation's longest-serving medical school deans and has led USF Health since 2014.
During his tenure, the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has emerged as one of the nation’s leading public medical schools, earning the highest tier for research in the U.S. News & World Report medical school rankings while attracting students with among the nation's strongest academic credentials. USF Health has also tripled its research funding and expanded nationally recognized educational programs in simulation, nutrition, interprofessional education and digital innovation, with an emphasis on student resilience, academic rigor and compassionate, patient-centered care. USF Health, together with its partner teaching hospitals, Tampa General Hospital, Moffitt Cancer Center and the James A. Haley VA, forms the leading academic medical center on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
A maternal-fetal medicine specialist, physician-scientist, educator and academic leader, Dr. Lockwood has delivered more than 5,000 babies, authored more than 300 peer-reviewed publications with over 36,000 citations, maintained decades of NIH and foundation funding and mentored numerous future department chairs and deans. He previously served as dean of The Ohio State University College of Medicine and department chair at New York University and Yale University. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He earned his undergraduate degree from Brown University, his MD from the University of Pennsylvania, completed his residency at Pennsylvania Hospital and his fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Yale, and holds a Master of Health Care Management from Harvard.