Robert G. Sawyer, MD, the Hal B. Jenson, MD Dean at WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed), kicked off 2026 with a thank-you message for donors and the community as he looked ahead to what will be an exciting year for the medical school.
“As the medical school dean, I extend my deepest gratitude to you – our donors and the community – for giving your time, talents, and financial support to advance our mission and support our learners,” Dr. Sawyer said. “Your donations transform the lives of our students and empower their success in medical school and beyond.”
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Dr. Sawyer has served as the dean of WMed since February 2024. In March, the medical school will welcome J. Adrian Tyndall, MD, MPH, FACEP, as its new dean, president, and CEO, as Dr. Sawyer steps down and returns to his roles as senior associate dean for Research and as a trauma surgeon.
Dr. Tyndall, professor of emergency medicine and surgery, executive vice president for health services, and dean for Morehouse School of Medicine, is a nationally recognized academic leader, educator, and physician executive whose career spans more than two decades of emergency medicine clinical practice, transformative contributions to medical education, health system leadership, and emergency medicine. His first day at WMed will be March 1.
“It has been my privilege to serve as the medical school dean during this transition period,” Dr. Sawyer said. “I’ve been honored to meet many of our donors and I want to personally thank you for your support and engagement with us. Because of your generosity and continued support we are positioned to achieve our vision of health equity for all in Southwest Michigan.”
Contact the Office of Development at giving@wmed.edu for more information about how you can support the medical school by making a gift or becoming involved in our efforts.