New Leadership at the Medical College of Wisconsin: Dr. Shekar N. Kurpad Appointed as President
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) in Wauwatosa is poised to welcome a new era of leadership with the appointment of Dr. Shekar N. Kurpad as its upcoming president and CEO. Effective July 1, Dr. Kurpad will take the helm as the institution’s seventh president, succeeding Dr. John Raymond, who has been in the role since 2010.
Dr. Kurpad, currently a professor of neurosurgery and senior associate dean in neuroscience at the MCW School of Medicine, also holds the title of founding director of the Wisconsin Institute of NeuroScience (WINS).
Dr. Raymond will continue his involvement with MCW as a faculty member of the School of Medicine, aiding Dr. Kurpad in his transition to the executive leadership role.
According to John Donofrio, chair of the MCW Board of Trustees, “Dr. Kurpad was selected following a comprehensive national search and brings a proven record of leadership, innovation and impact. He is uniquely positioned to guide MCW forward, building on our strong foundation, while advancing academic medicine through our patient care, research, education and community engagement missions.”
Dr. Kurpad’s recent role as the founding director of WINS since 2022 highlights his leadership in developing a groundbreaking neuroscience initiative, unifying over 600 clinicians and scientists across MCW and its partners, including Froedtert ThedaCare, Children’s Wisconsin, and the Zablocki VA Medical Center, under a cohesive strategic vision.
Dr. Kurpad’s work in research and teaching has been extensive, with nearly 15,000 surgical procedures and more than 150 original research manuscripts contributing significantly to the field of spinal cord science and care.
The Medical College of Wisconsin is home to more than 1,600 students across its medical, graduate, and pharmacy programs, spread across campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Central Wisconsin. The institution’s network of over 1,800 physicians provides comprehensive care, accounting for more than 4.8 million patient visits annually.
