OHSU President Dr. Danny Jacobs steps down after more than 6 years in role

OHSU President Dr. Danny Jacobs steps down after more than 6 years in role

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon Health and Science University's president is stepping down after more than six years at the helm. Dr. Danny Jacobs, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, made the announcement on Thursday, in part citing "personal reasons." 85-year-old hiker rescued in Skamania County Jacobs was appointed OHSU's fifth president in 2018 after a months-long search by the board of directors. The trained surgeon was previously from the Universi…

OHSU President Danny Jacobs resigns

Oregon Health & Science University President Dr. Danny Jacobs announced Thursday he has decided to step down. OHSU’s board of directors intends to replace him with OHSU School of Medicine Dean Nate Selden, a pediatric neurosurgeon. The board will vote on a resolution to appoint Selden for a three-year term at their regular meeting Friday. Jacobs will step down as soon as his successor is confirmed. “I have shared my recommendations on succession…

OHSU President Danny Jacobs to resign, successor named

Jacobs six-year tenure has been turbulent. the OHSU board is expected to name his replacement, effective immediately, tomorrow.