Thomas J. Lawley, M.D.

Dr. Tom Lawley, the former Dean of Emory University School of Medicine where he served for 16 years. Prior to his years as Dean, Dr. Lawley served as a department chair and as an NIH scientist for 13 years. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and as Chairman of the Board of the AAMC. He was a member and Chair of the Council of Deans. Dr. Lawley was also Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the LCME. He headed the AAMC/ VA Dean’s Liaison Committee for more than 10 years.