Amy L. Waer

Amy L. Waer, MD, FACS, serves as Dean of the Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine since January 1, 2021, following roles as Vice Dean of Education and Academic Programs (2018) and Interim Dean (2019). Under her leadership, the college has achieved higher national rankings and significant growth in research funding, student enrollment, medical campuses, graduate programs, and clinical practice expansion.

Dr. Waer earned undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Arizona. In 2023, she completed an Executive Master's in Public Service and Administration from The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, graduating with the Dean's Leadership Certificate and selected as class keynote speaker.

Her expertise centers on Surgery with dual focus on Surgical Education innovation and Breast Cancer prevention/early detection methodologies. This clinical-research nexus drives advancements in oncological surgical training and patient care protocols through evidence-based practice integration.

Major professional recognitions include:

• Fellow, Drexel University Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine program (first Texas A&M recipient)
• Texas A&M Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators membership
• Charles W. Putnam Teaching Award
• Charles F. Zukoski Award for Outstanding Role Model in Surgery
• Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Award for Administration

Prior to Texas A&M, Dr. Waer held progressive leadership roles at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center including Surgery Clerkship Director, Residency Program Director, General Surgery Chair, Chief Medical Officer, and Associate Dean for Curricular Affairs, establishing her expertise in academic medicine administration and interprofessional education frameworks.