August 21, 2009

Congratulating Lloyd Minor

Dear Colleagues:

By now, you all have received the news that Lloyd Minor, director of the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, has been named provost for The Johns Hopkins University. We hope that you will join us in congratulating Lloyd and in wishing him well in this very important role of overseeing the university’s day-to-day operations.

We are, of course, thrilled that one of our finest directors is being recognized for his great accomplishments, strengths and gifts. Indeed, his 16 years of experience at the university, his knowledge and deep affection for Johns Hopkins, his wonderful collegiality and people skills, and his willingness to go the extra mile will be invaluable for the university as it moves forward. We are all excited at the closer collaboration and forging of ties across the university that Lloyd’s appointment promises and look forward to continuing to work closely with him.

We also are pleased to announce that John Niparko, professor of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery and director of the Division of Otology, Audiology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery, will take over as interim director of the department. A search committee for Lloyd’s permanent replacement will be formed in late September. od company. We congratulate them all, but for now, our special thanks again to you, for all that you give to Johns Hopkins.

Sincerely,

Edward D. Miller, M.D.
Dean of the Medical Faculty
CEO, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Ronald R. Peterson
President
The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System