Joshua Wynne
M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H.
- Professor, Dean's Office Med
Contact Info
- Email: joshua.wynne@UND.edu
- Office: 701.777.4270
- Dept: 701.777.4270
Office Address
Dean's Office Med
School of Medicine & Health Sciences Room E165
1301 North Columbia Road Stop 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
- 2002, M.P.H. - Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Michigan
- 2000, M.B.A. - University of Chicago, with honors
- 1975-1978, Cardiology Fellowship, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Harvard Medical School
- 1971-1973, Internal Medicine Residency, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Harvard Medical School
- 1971, M.D. - Boston University School of Medicine, Magna cum laude, Alpha Omega Alpha
- 1971, A.B. - Boston University, Magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
- University Internists and Affiliated Internists (Department of Medicine practice plans, Wayne State University)
- Fund for Medical Research and Education, Wayne State University
- American Heart Association, Michigan Affiliate and Midwest Affiliate
- Councilor, Association of University Cardiologists
- Alpha Omega Alpha, 1971
- Phi Delta Epsilon Women's Club Award (Boston University)
- Wayne State University 1st & 2nd Year Outstanding Teacher Award in Basic Sciences
- Selected as a "Top Doc" in Cardiology, Detroit Monthly magazine, 1993, 1995, 1996
- Cited in The Best Doctors in America - 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001 - 2010
- Distinguished Alumnus Award, Boston University School of Medicine, 1998
- Wayne State University College Teaching Award, 1998, 2001
- F.Dewey Dodrill Award, American Heart Association, Michigan Affiliate, 1999
- Reverend Elmer and Min West Memorial Award, UND SMHS
- Presidental Medal, UND, 2016
- North Dakota Laureate Award from ND Chapter of the American College of Physicians, 2019
- Grand Forks Herald Person of the Year, 2019
- Gordon Henry Award, University of North Dakota, 2020
- Recognized by Annals of Internal Medicine as one of its best reviewers of manuscripts, 2020
- Chief Health Strategist, State of North Dakota, 2020-2021
- Spirit Award, University of North Dakota Alumni Association and Foundation, 2023
- Physician Community and Professional Services Award, North Dakota Medical Association, 2023
- Joshua Wynne Rising Medical Educator of the Year Award, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Department of Internal Medicine, 2024
- Emeritus Member, Association of American Medical Colleges (elected by Board of Directors), 2024
- Member, National Institutes of Health, Scientific Management Review Board, Bethesda, MD, 2024-2027
- Interim President, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND (June 2019 - June 2020)
- Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND (2010 – 2024)
- Interim Vice President for Health Affairs and Interim Dean, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND (2009 – 2010)
- Associate Vice President for Health Affairs and Vice Dean, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND (2008 - 2009)
- Executive Associate Dean and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND (2004-2008)
- Senior Analyst, Institute for Strategic Analysis and Innovation, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI (2001-2004)
- President, Faculty Senate, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI (Vice President 1997-1999; President 1999-2001)
- Vice-President, Affiliated Internists, Department of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (1993-1997)
- Chief, Division of Cardiology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (1984-1997)
- At the University of North Dakota, was initially responsible for overseeing the academic and educational enterprises of the School, including its programs in allied health. Assumed further responsibilities for directing and overseeing the clinical and research portfolios. Recently assumed the role of Interim Dean, responsible for all internal functions of the School as well as interfacing with external constituencies, including the legislature, alumni, and other stakeholders. As Vice President for Health Affairs, responsible to the President for the operation of the School, and for its budget.
- Intensive study of the U.S. health care system over the past five years (1997-2002), beginning with an M.B.A. to solidify my understanding of the fundamentals of finance, management, marketing, and operations, and to analyze the "re-engineering" that has taken place in the non-medical market place. Currently applying those principles to the health care arena in an intensive study of the American health care system at the University of Michigan, supplemented by independent studies with several faculty members at the School of Public Health
- Departmental representative on the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Physician System Organization that served as the clearing house for negotiating, implementing and monitoring all managed care products of the seven hospital DMC system
- Participated in and provided key input to multiple and diverse system-wide committees, including the Finance, Capital Equipment, Bylaws, Information Services, Cardiovascular Services Planning, and Strategic Plan for Primary Care Committees
- Held multiple leadership positions within the American Heart Association Michigan Affiliate, including Chair of the Research Fellowship, Research Forum, and Research Committees; appointed Treasurer, Vice-President, and President-Elect
- As Chief of Cardiology at Wayne State University, directed and coordinated the growth of the division from a 3 member group to one with 25 faculty members, with commensurate growth in the academic, research, and clinical programs, including an expansion of the cardiology fellowship program
- Member of the American Heart Association Transition team and Joint Operating Committee that managed the integration and downsizing of four affiliates into one functional unit (Midwest Affiliate)
- Participated in five departmental chair searches, and two internal departmental reviews
- Over 200 publications, including 77 papers, 19 review articles, 45 book chapters (e.g., Braunwald, Harrison's, Cecil), and 72 abstracts
- 23 grants
- Over 250 talks and presentations to medical and lay public in the local region, state, nation and internationally (international talks in Ireland, France, Poland, Hungary, India, Thailand, Dominican Republic)
- Board Certified - Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the American College of Cardiology