Len Zwelling

Letters, I Get Letters By Leonard Zwelling             A long, long time ago, a singer named Perry Como was a fixture on television. He hosted a very popular variety show and sold millions of records. Toward the end of each of his shows, he would read letters sent to him requesting that he sing favorite […]

A First Step By Leonard Zwelling             For the first time since Dr. DePinho ascended to the MD Anderson Presidency, there is serious discussion about having a vote of no confidence taken by the Faculty Senate. This step has now been proposed on this blog in guest editorials by former chairs of the Faculty Senate.

Walking the Walkabouts Is Not Necessarily Talking the Talk Abouts By Leonard Zwelling             My Random House Dictionary defines a walkabout in two ways. The first is British and is a walking tour. The second and far more colorful is Australian. This is a brief, informal leave from work taken by an aborigine to wander

Len Re: Mike and David By Leonard Zwelling             I am extremely grateful and honored that both Dr. Siciliano and Dr. Farquhar contributed to the blog last week. What I would like to do briefly is summarize not the problems they identified and articulated so well, but rather the suggestions they made to improve life

Dr. Kantarjian and I are very pleased with the way this came out in today’s Chronicle. We hope it stimulates additional discussion and some activity toward greater social justice for all Texans and all Americans when it comes to access o health care. http://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/Zwelling-Kantarjian-U-S-needs-universal-health-4638205.ph

From another distinguished faculty member and past Chair of the Faculty Senate:  THANKS MIKE!!! After 40 years at MDA, I am now retired about 3 years yet keep in touch as the Editor of The Sentinel (the newsletter of the Faculty Senate).  The Sentinel takes time to publish.  After visiting with several faculty over last

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/28/business/jed-yueh-of-delphix-on-learning-to-manage-yourself.html?ref=business&_r=0 Let’s start the end of the week with a little great advice from a young CEO.  This should be read by all with leadership and/or managerial responsibility.  Well considered advice.  LZ

I have invited many to write on my blog with few if any volunteers until now. My entry on the Faculty Senate has generated a few responses and as promised, I will post them.  Here’s the first from David Farquhar.  LZ A Thoughtful Response from the Former Chair of the Faculty Senate Len makes a

A Love Letter to the Faculty Senate By Leonard Zwelling             I do love MD Anderson. I believe in its mission and I believe in its faculty and staff. I have seen first-hand the exemplary care given by our physicians, nurses and ancillary personnel. I have been privileged to oversee the clinical research infrastructure of

The Budget By Leonard Zwelling                   The Employee Notes on Monday June 24 had an interesting entry that included a video plus text about the current financial position of MD Anderson. As the vast majority of our revenue emanates from the clinical care rendered by the faculty and staff, the revenue from this care was