Bruce E. Jarrell

Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, is a Professor in the Department of Surgery and the President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), a role he assumed in September 2020 after serving as interim president for eight months. His career spans both clinical expertise in surgery and leadership in academic administration.

• Primary Affiliation: Department of Surgery, UMB
• Leadership Role: President of UMB since 2020, Chief Academic and Research Officer from 2012

Dr. Jarrell’s professional focus lies in advancing academic medicine through strategic leadership in education, research, clinical care, and community engagement. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and institutional governance.

Scientific Awards

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

As UMB’s president, Dr. Jarrell oversees the university’s core missions while working closely with deans, administrators, and research leaders to promote academic excellence and innovation.