Tampa, Florida-based Shriners Hospitals for Children has named Frances A. Farley, M.D., as its new chief medical officer.
A graduate of Durham, North Carolina-based Duke University, Dr. Farley attended medical school at New York City, New York-based Weill Cornell University Medical College. She then completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Ann Arbor, Michigan-based University of Michigan and a pediatric orthopedic surgery fellowship at Dallas, Texas-based Texas Scottish Rite Hospital.
Dr. Farley spent the next 26 years practicing pediatric orthopedics at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. She served as chief of the pediatric orthopedic surgery service for 18 of those years. Dr. Farley’s impressive resume spans beyond the hospital. In addition to her leadership position, she has also authored more than 200 published works.
In the press release, Jerry G. Gantt, Shriners Hospitals for Children chairman of the board of trustees commented, “Dr. Farley has an impressive background in pediatric orthopaedics, as well as a strong academic record. These qualities will enhance Shriners Hospitals’ ability to provide the highest-quality, innovative care to our patients, which is always our first priority, as well as positively impact our standing in the academic community.”
Founded in 1922, Shriners Hospitals for Children is one of the world’s largest pediatric subspecialty health care systems. Its goal is “[t]o improve the lives of children.” The hospital does this by “providing high quality pediatric specialty medical care in a supportive environment, offering excellent educational opportunities for medical professionals and improving medical knowledge through innovative research efforts.”
OTW spoke with Dr. Farley about what she is most looking forward to in her new role. Dr. Farley said, “I am really excited by the mission and my colleagues at the Shriners Hospitals for Children. With the long history of providing excellent care for children, I am honored and proud to be part of such an outstanding organization.”
Dr. Farley continued, “I am working to position our physicians for future success in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.”
