- I told him about the mental health issues in the community and he said he was interested in learning more about them. I'm looking forward to giving him a tour of the facility and discussing research opportunities.
Lois Moore,
Chief Administrator,
UT Harris County Psychiatric Center
- He's an outstanding individual who will bring great leadership to the institution to build on the accomplishments of Dr. Willerson. I think it's a great opportunity and I very much look forward to working with Dr. Kaiser to bring the institution to a new level of excellence. I think we have an opportunity, as Dr. Mendelsohn said, to make history here.
Jack Smith, M.D., Ph.D.,
Dean,
School of Health Information Sciences
- He seems to have a lot of energy, which is great, and a good sense of humor. And, he's a listener. Any time a new leader comes in, people are going to be apprehensive about what's going to change, but by having someone who's going to come in, sit back and listen, I think people will really appreciate that. I think a lot of people are going to resonate with that.
Robert Emery, Dr.P.H.,
Assistant Vice President
Safety, Health, Environment & Risk Management
- I think it's a wonderful appointment. I have a personal bias toward leadership by surgeons because they have little difficulty being able to take in many facts quickly and be able to arrive at reasonable decisions. When you are running such a large institution, you need to have skills in that area.
C. Thomas Caskey, M.D.,
Chief Executive Officer,
The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine
for the Prevention of Human Diseases
- We hope Dr. Kaiser keeps basic science research a top priority. It is today's basic science research that provides the medicines and diagnostic tools of the future. It is reaffirming to know that he is committed to research.
Nathan Bryan, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor,
The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine
for the Prevention of Human Diseases
- There was energy, a collaborative spirit and enthusiasm about putting the health science center on the map. His style of management was shown through his active listening, quick responses and ability to engage everyone.
Catherine Flaitz, D.D.S,
Dean,
Dental Branch
- He has charisma, is a fantastic public speaker and has the potential of taking the trajectory even higher and faster because he will be dedicated to growing the institution. He's going to listen and then start making changes that are necessary; he understands that there are things in place for a reason. He has the potential to be the face of the medical center.
Fred Zeidman,
Development Board
- I think the legislators are going to love him. He's at the top of his game and his profession. He's got demonstrated leadership and most important a good sense of humor.
Sabrina Midkiff
Vice President for Government Relations
- I was excited to hear today that Dr. Kaiser will continue to see patients, as Dr. Willerson did. I believe that it is important for him to see, directly, the strengths and the challenges facing our clinical practice. I'm also looking forward to seeing him in the operating room.
Dong Kim, M.D.
Chairman and Professor, Department of Neurosurgery
Medical School
- He demonstrated his listening skills while he fielded so many questions, which is a very important characteristic in a leader.
Paula O'Neill, Ed.D.,
Associate Dean for Educational Research & Professional Development and Professor,
Dental Branch
- He is very articulate. I was impressed. I liked some of the things that I heard (from his experience) that would translate to here.
Johnna Kincaid,
Executive Director, Sponsored Projects Administration
Rob Cahill, Natalie Wong Camarata, Andrew Guy, Karen Krakower, Pamela Lewis, Wendy K. Mohon and Kelly Neely contributed to this article.
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