C. Forrest Faison III

C. Forrest Faison III, M.D., Sc.D. (Hon), FAAP, serves as Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Northeast Ohio Medical University and is a professor of pediatrics. They previously held the position of 38th Surgeon General of the United States Navy, leading a global healthcare system serving millions. With extensive experience in medical education and crisis leadership, they have been instrumental in pandemic response operations and healthcare innovation. Additionally, Faison holds significant advisory roles on various corporate boards and has made notable contributions as an international speaker and consultant in healthcare technology.