About the Dean

Eric G. Neilson, MD, is the vice president for Medical Affairs and Lewis Landsberg Dean of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Learn more about his accomplishments and vision for the future of the medical school and the administrative units within the Dean's Office.

Being a physician provides an opportunity for enormous personal growth and professional satisfaction. We know we are going to train great doctors and scientists at Feinberg, but this is a minimal expectation. One might ask, what else will you do to transform the profession and impact human health beyond the individual patient? ”

— Eric G. Neilson, MD
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Dean's Administration & Offices

The following offices fall under the administration and leadership of Vice President of Medical Affairs and Lewis Landsberg Dean Eric G. Neilson, MD. Connect to administrative support using the links below.

Key Initiatives

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Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medicine is the shared strategic vision of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine to transform the future of healthcare.

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Education

Our clinical, graduate and professional programs provide a challenging and diverse environment for training and discovery.

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Research

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine leads medical research and clinical trials that have a profound impact on our community and beyond.

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