Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
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Administrative Staff
Mission
The mission of the administrative support team of the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kansas is to support the department in providing excellent teaching, research, patient care and community service and to meet the health needs of Kansas and the community at large. Our aim is to provide the structure and assistance that ensures a supportive work environment so that each individual can excel, and pursue avenues that lead to national and international recognition. We will accomplish this by developing mechanisms that make optimal use of our human and financial resources in a professional and collaborative manner.
Our Values
- Excellence
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Integrity
Long-term goals for the department:
- Stability
- Growth
- National/international reputation for and recognition for excellence in diagnostics, scientific discovery and education
In order to accomplish the above, we will:
- Support the faculty, residents, students, staff and community
- Work as a team
- Value the diversity of us and our missions
- Respect each other and our missions
- Be professional at all times
- Be fiscally responsible and ethical
- Recognize hard work in others
- Be recognized for excellence
Administration Includes:
X. Long Zheng, MD, PhD Professor and Russell J. Eilers, MD, Endowed Chair 5019 Delp Pavilion Phone: (913) 588-7124 Fax: (913) 588-7073 |
Brian Donawa, MBA Senior Administrator 5019G Delp Pavilion Phone: (913) 588-7027 Fax: (913) 588-7073 bdonawa@kumc.edu |
Teal Shultz Office Manager 5019B Delp Pavilion Phone: (913) 588-7070 Fax: (913) 588-7073 tkilbride@kumc.edu |
Sonora Thigpen, M.Ed. Research and Conference Administrator 5019G Delp Pavilion Phone: (913) 588-7263 Fax: (913) 588-7073 sthigpen2@kumc.edu |
Jeffrey L. Tully, MA Residency/Fellowship Program Administrator 5019E Delp Pavilion Phone: (913) 588-7076 Fax: (913) 588-7073 jtully@kumc.edu |
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Lauren Yonkey Administrative Officer 5019C Delp Pavilion Phone: (913) 588-7474 Fax: (913) 588-7073 lyonkey@kumc.edu |
Marissa Merritt Executive Assistant to the Chair 5019 Delp Pavilion Phone: (913) 588-7124 Fax: (913) 588-7073 mmerritt4@kumc.edu |
Kristin Hughes, MBA Admnistrative Assistant to Physician 1604 Hospital Phone: (913) 588-7192 Fax: (913) 588-7073 khughes10@kumc.edu |
Joe Smith |