July 1, 2009
Transitions: McKeag Retires as Chair; Co-Interim Chairs Named

Douglas B. McKeag, MD, MS, retired from position of Chair of the department on June 30, 2009. While Dr. McKeag is no longer the Chair, he will remain as faculty and continue to see both family and sports medicine patients. Dr. McKeag joined the department in 1999. During his ten years as Chair, there has been much growth within the department. Dr. McKeag and the Department of Family Medicine have recently published a special report spanning 2003-2008. This report is available to download as pdf.

Kevin Gebke, MD, and Mary Dankoski, PhD, will serve as interim co-chairs in the Department of Family Medicine while a search is conducted for a successor to Dr. McKeag.

Dr. Dankoski is an assistant dean for faculty affairs and professional development, the Lester D. Bibler Scholar and associate professor of clinical family medicine. She also serves served as the assistant chair for academic affairs in the department.

Dr. Gebke is an associate clinical professor of family medicine and director of fellowship operations, of the IU Center for Sports Medicine.