Meet the Team
Dean Fleming
Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student and Alumni Affairs
Since 2014, Dean Fleming has nurtured all medical students at Vanderbilt through her role with Medical Student Affairs. As your dean, she walks with you through the highs and lows (and everything in between) during your time in medical school. More than that, she will invest in you as an individual and advocate for you at each step of the way. Dean Fleming will welcome you on Day 1 and work on your behalf through residency interviews and beyond. She supports all parts of your medical student career, from big milestone events to your day-to-day life, mindful of your wellness and overall success as a person and future practitioner.
Dean Fleming also oversees the admissions process for MD programs and alumni affairs for VUSM and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Her door is open to all students from the earliest days of medical education well into subsequent time as medical alumni.
Dean Vinson
Associate Dean for Medical Student Affairs
Dean Kimberly Vinson joined the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s team in 2011 with a desire to work to cultivate and maintain positive learning environments for students both in classroom and clinical learning spaces. As a VUSM alum, she wants students to experience the same collegial, collaborative, and supportive environment that she did as a student. Dean Vinson is eager to provide students with individualized support and mentoring as they navigate the four (or more) years of medical school, residency, and beyond.
Dean Vinson works closely with Dean Fleming to support medical student affairs and the admissions team. She also directs two summer research programs for undergraduate students pursuing medical school.
Sarah Huff
Director
Sarah Huff is the director of Medical Student Affairs. Sarah leads MD student life and wellness initiatives, collaborating with Dean Fleming, the MSA team, and external partners to coordinate events, student support, and student organizations. She brings executive experience from student affairs at the Owen Graduate School of Management and service in residential life, Greek life, and student activities to VUSM to make informed plans for the best possible student experience during medical school.
Bobbi Humphreys
Senior Events Coordinator
If you love the facilities, food, and flowers you see at annual events around VUSM, you can thank senior event coordinator Bobbi Humphreys. Bobbi works to secure event venues, find caterers, organize decorations, and facilitate purchasing on behalf of the Wellness Committee, Careers in Medicine, and the four advisory colleges.
Will Hansen
Administrative Manager
Will Hansen serves as administrative manager to Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Affairs Amy Fleming. Will helps to coordinate meetings with Dean Fleming and supports all behind-the-scenes efforts in promoting student wellness, events, and day-to-day operations. He acts as an information desk and friend to all, quick to welcome you and willing to help you reach the resources you need. He also handles all financial requests for student spending.
Emily Blake
Senior Student Services Coordinator
Emily Blake serves as the senior student services coordinator for Medical Student Affairs. Emily is responsible for overseeing all student compliance trainings and works closely with all student organizations. She’ll make sure both students and organizations have completed all necessary steps to sustain success. In addition to compliance, Emily is the staff support for the Kern National Network grant, which encourages flourishing in medicine. She coordinates KNN initiatives with Dr. Luke Finck and provides help on event days.