Heather Hamby, MPH, has been named the new executive vice dean for administration for Duke University School of Medicine, effective June 1, 2025.
Hamby joins Duke from Emory University School of Medicine, where she has served as the executive associate dean and chief business officer for the past 12 years. With 30 years of experience at Emory, she has served in other key leadership roles including chief business officer for The Emory Clinic, executive administrator for the Departments of Surgery and Medicine, as well as other key health care roles. She has an extensive background in business operations, strategic planning, and fiscal management.
Hamby’s notable accomplishments include leading a multi-year academic medical center strategic financial funds flow alignment design and implementation as well as strategic affiliation partnerships with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Grady Health System. Additionally, she implemented a comprehensive faculty compensation initiative, investing in market and equity-based compensation adjustments.
Hamby holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Master of Public Health degree in health policy and management from the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University.
“Please join me in welcoming Heather to Duke and supporting her as she transitions into her new role,” said Mary E. Klotman, MD, executive vice president for health affairs for Duke University and dean of the School of Medicine. “As we navigate expected challenges ahead, we are confident that she will excel in this position and contribute significantly to our community.”
Klotman also acknowledged the outgoing executive vice dean for administration, Scott Gibson.
“I would like to take this opportunity to again recognize Scott Gibson for his 25 years of dedicated service to Duke as he plans to retire this summer,” Klotman said. “Scott joined the School of Medicine in 2000, and he has since served under the leadership of four deans. When you see him in the hallway, kindly thank him for his service to our school and university.”