About the Professorship

In 2002, KU School of Medicine's Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) Program received an endowment from Joy McCann Culverhouse and Robert Daugherty, M.D., through the Joy McCann Foundation. This endowment established the Joy McCann Professorship.

The professorship is awarded every three academic years to a faculty member who has demonstrated leadership and shown a history of mentoring students, residents and fellow faculty members. Terms last three years. 

The professorship is to be used to encourage, inspire, and reward faculty in their academic careers and support the recipient's program plan for three years. The Joy McCann Professor recipient will receive an annual monetary award. 

Current Joy McCann Professor in Medicine and Science

Reem Mustafa, M.D., Ph.D. MPH
2025-2028 Joy McCann Professor in Medicine and Science
Professor, Department of Pediatrics

Dr. Reem Mustafa was named the newest recipient of the University of Kansas Joy McCann Professorship in Medicine and Science by Akinlolu Ojo, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Dean, KU School of Medicine. 

Dr. Gilmer's vision for the McCann professorship is to create a professional development program as a methods fellowship focused on supporting members of the KU community in advancing this knowledge and skills about optimal study designs, evidence synthesis, and achievable project focus.

Previous University of Kansas Joy McCann Professors

Questions about the Joy McCann Professorship?

For any questions about the Joy McCann Professorship, please contact Julianna Kinney.