UC Irvine taps interim health affairs leader

Michael Stamos, MD, has been named interim vice chancellor of health affairs at the University of California, Irvine, effective July 15, following the departure of Steve Goldstein, MD, PhD, who is moving to become president of the University of New Mexico. Stamos's appointment, announced by Chancellor Howard Gillman, PhD, will see him stepping into a crucial leadership role during a transition period. This move underscores the importance of continuity and stability in healthcare leadership as UC Irvine navigates the transition. The interim appointment highlights the university's commitment to maintaining high standards of healthcare provision during leadership changes.