Dr. Brian Hoh selected as dean of UF’s College of Medicine

Press release from UF Health

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Following a highly competitive national search, Brian Hoh, M.D., MBA, FACS, FAHA, FAANS, has been selected as the next dean of the University of Florida College of Medicine, effective Aug. 7.

C. Parker Gibbs Jr., M.D., the William F. Enneking and William E. Anspach Professor for Orthopaedic Surgery and chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, will serve as acting dean from Aug. 1-6.

Hoh is a distinguished physician-scientist, educator, and academic leader who has served UF for two decades, most recently as chair of the nationally recognized Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery and chief of medical staff at UF Health Shands Hospital.

As the largest of the six colleges within the UF academic health center, the College of Medicine plays a vital role in advancing the university’s mission through transformative education, groundbreaking research, and exceptional patient care.

“UF’s College of Medicine is a vital resource for all Floridians, and the selection of the right person to serve as its dean is crucial to the college’s success,” said Mori Hosseini, UF Board of Trustees chair. “Dr. Hoh brings all the best qualities to the position, and I know he will do an outstanding job.”

An internationally recognized leader in neurosurgery, Hoh has served as president of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, chaired major professional organizations, and contributed extensively to advancing standards in patient care, research, and education. He serves on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

His record as a clinician-scientist includes more than 17 years of continuous National Institutes of Health funding and pioneering research focused on stroke, brain aneurysms, and cerebrovascular disease. He was recognized as the nation’s highest NIH-funded neurosurgery investigator in 2021, 2023, and 2025, and his scientific contributions have advanced understanding of complex neurological diseases while helping improve outcomes for patients around the world. In 2024, the University of Florida College of Medicine awarded him Outstanding Research Scientist Award in Clinical, Data, or Artificial Intelligence Science.

“The dean’s leadership is critical to shaping the future of health and medicine at UF and throughout the state of Florida, and Dr. Hoh is exceptionally qualified to take on this important role,” said UF President Stuart R. Bell. “We are fortunate to have Dr. Hoh, and I look forward to seeing our College of Medicine flourish under his leadership.”

Since joining the UF faculty in 2006, Hoh has helped elevate the institution’s national reputation through outstanding contributions in patient care, research, education, and service. Under his leadership as chair, the Department of Neurosurgery achieved remarkable growth and national recognition in patient care, research, and education — rising to the second-highest NIH-funded neurosurgery department in the country, and UF Health Shands Hospital ranking in the top 30 for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings. His vision, dedication, and commitment to excellence have helped advance the department’s reputation as a leader in neurosurgery while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and service.

During his time at UF, he and a multidisciplinary team were also instrumental in establishing and developing the UF Health Comprehensive Stroke Center and launching the UF Health Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit program, bringing timely, expert, and compassionate care to stroke patients in Florida.

“Dr. Hoh has a deep understanding of what makes our academic health system unique: the unwavering commitment to excellence, dedication to innovation, and compassionate approach to patient care that our teams demonstrate each day,” said Stephen J. Motew, M.D., M.H.A., FACS, president and system CEO for UF Health. “We have the clinical expertise, groundbreaking research, and academic excellence to be Florida’s premier health system, and I look forward to what we will accomplish together.”

Hoh’s academic journey reflects a commitment to learning, leadership, and achievement at every stage. He earned his undergraduate degree with honors from Stanford University and his medical degree with Alpha Omega Alpha honors from Columbia University, completing his residency and fellowship training in neurosurgery and endovascular neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He later earned an MBA with Beta Gamma Sigma honors from UF.

As dean, Hoh will lead the College of Medicine’s efforts to educate future physicians, scientists, and health professionals; expand groundbreaking research initiatives; and strengthen partnerships that improve health outcomes for people across Florida and beyond.

“I am deeply honored by this appointment,” Hoh said. “For over 20 years, I have been privileged to be part of the UF College of Medicine community. I am excited about the opportunity to continue to work together, building upon our collective strengths to impact the future of academic medicine and the communities we serve through our dedication to improving the lives of patients, advancing science, and training the next generation of healthcare leaders. I look forward to partnering with faculty, staff, students, and trainees to realize our vision of UF as the nation’s leading public medical school.”