Dr. Verna Yiu named University of Alberta’s interim provost after leaving AHS
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Dr. Verna Yiu is returning to the University of Alberta in an executive leadership role after leaving her job as president and CEO of Alberta Health Services earlier this year.
Dr. Verna Yiu is returning to the University of Alberta in a leadership role after departing from her position as president and CEO of Alberta Health Services earlier this year.
On Friday, U of A president and vice-chancellor Bill Flanagan announced effective July 1, Yiu will become the interim provost and vice-president (Academic) at the institution for a two-year term.
A provost is the senior academic administrator at a college or university, overseeing all educational departments at the institution.
Yiu is taking over for Steven Dew, who is resigning after seven years in the role and taking an administrative leave, saying the past few years have been taxing and affected his health and stamina.
“I look forward to returning to the teaching and research that first drew me to the U of A 30 years ago,” he said in a statement.
“The university remains at a critical juncture, and I’m pleased that Bill has arranged for such a capable successor. I look forward to supporting Dr. Verna Yiu through this transition in whatever way I can.”
Yiu is a familiar face at the Edmonton university, which she attended for her undergraduate degree, medical school and residency in pediatrics.
She attended Harvard University for her fellowship in pediatric nephrology — a specialty that focuses on disorders affecting the kidney and urinary tract in children.
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