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Vice Provost for Faculty Development
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2 Whitney Avenue (Whitney Grove Square Bldg), Suite 400, Room 403
203-432-2049
Dr. Gary Desir, MD, Paul B. Beeson Professor of Medicine, serves as Vice Provost for Faculty Development.
He helps shape the university’s goals for faculty success and well-being, while also managing initiatives that foster faculty excellence throughout the institution.
In his role, Dr. Desir oversees the development and execution of the university-wide faculty climate survey. The survey aims to pinpoint areas of strength and opportunities for growth within Yale’s faculty culture. The findings from the survey guide future initiatives and collaborations. Dr. Desir collaborates closely with the Office of the Secretary and the Vice President for University Life to support Yale’s efforts to support and improve faculty life through community engagement efforts.
Dr. Desir serves on the Provost’s Standing Advisory and Appointment Committee (SAAC), the Provost Steering Committee, and the Community Engagement Objectives Committee.
Previously, Dr. Desir was the Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Desir earned a BS in Biology from New York University and an MD from Yale School of Medicine.
Nashae Henry