Francis J. Tedesco
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Francis J. Tedesco served as the President of the Medical College of Georgia
from July 1, 1988, until his retirement on February 1, 2001.
During his presidency, the university expanded with more research programs, clinical care centers and buildings. The quality of education also increased during his presidency with competitive admission and most students passing their board exams. The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
awarded Tedesco the 1993 Rudolf Schindler Award, its highest distinction in recognition of his contributions to gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Tedesco joined the Medical College of Georgia
faculty in 1978 as Associate Professor of Medicine and Chief, Section of Gastroenterology
, Department of Medicine. He was promoted to Professor in 1981. He served as Acting Vice President for Clinical Activities for a period of time before assuming the permanent role in 1984. He served as Interim Dean, School of Medicine, from 1986 to 1988.
Tedesco graduated from high school in Fairfield, Connecticut
, in 1961, Fairfield University
(cum laude) in 1965, and the St. Louis University School of Medicine (cum laude) in 1969. He is a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Internal Medicine with certification in gastroenterology.
Medical College of Georgia
Georgia Health Sciences University formerly known as, and now home of the, Medical College of Georgia , is a public academic health center, with its main campus located in the Medical District of Augusta, Georgia. It is the smallest of four research universities in the University System of Georgia...
from July 1, 1988, until his retirement on February 1, 2001.
During his presidency, the university expanded with more research programs, clinical care centers and buildings. The quality of education also increased during his presidency with competitive admission and most students passing their board exams. The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, or ASGE, is a professional organization of physicians dedicated to improving endoscopy. The ASGE is made up largely of gastroenterologists from the United States. Included in its membership are endoscopists from other medical specialties as well...
awarded Tedesco the 1993 Rudolf Schindler Award, its highest distinction in recognition of his contributions to gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Tedesco joined the Medical College of Georgia
Medical College of Georgia
Georgia Health Sciences University formerly known as, and now home of the, Medical College of Georgia , is a public academic health center, with its main campus located in the Medical District of Augusta, Georgia. It is the smallest of four research universities in the University System of Georgia...
faculty in 1978 as Associate Professor of Medicine and Chief, Section of Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine whereby the digestive system and its disorders are studied. The name is a combination of three Ancient Greek words gaster , enteron , and logos...
, Department of Medicine. He was promoted to Professor in 1981. He served as Acting Vice President for Clinical Activities for a period of time before assuming the permanent role in 1984. He served as Interim Dean, School of Medicine, from 1986 to 1988.
Tedesco graduated from high school in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield is a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is bordered by the towns of Bridgeport, Trumbull, Easton, Redding and Westport along the Gold Coast of Connecticut. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 59,404...
, in 1961, Fairfield University
Fairfield University
Fairfield University is a private, co-educational undergraduate and master's level teaching-oriented university located in Fairfield, Connecticut, in the New England region of the United States. It was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1942, and today is one of 28 member institutions of the...
(cum laude) in 1965, and the St. Louis University School of Medicine (cum laude) in 1969. He is a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Internal Medicine with certification in gastroenterology.