The dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa reports to the provost and vice-president, academic affairs, providing academic, strategic, and operational leadership to one of the university's most important faculties. Responsibilities include overseeing all administrative aspects, managing resources, and ensuring accountability. The dean leads a complex ecosystem of medical and health sciences education, research, and clinical partnerships, defining and implementing an integrated vision that aligns with the university's overall goals.Working closely with various internal and external stakeholders, the dean fosters collaboration and excellence within the faculty. This includes promoting an inclusive academic environment, supporting talent recruitment and development, and contributing to reconciliation efforts with Indigenous peoples. Additionally, the dean plays a key role in enhancing the Faculty of Medicine's outreach, positioning, and fundraising efforts, embodying its unique mission as a bilingual medical school and reinforcing the university's commitment to diverse communities and Francophone leadership in healthcare.