Vice Dean at School of Medicine: Christopher Kops

Christopher P. Kops, has been appointed Vice Dean for Administration and Finance at the School of Medicine. Mr. Kops has served as the School's Interim Vice Dean since February 2004.

Mr. Kops joined the staff of Penn's School of Medicine in July 1998 as executive director of finance, successfully leading the evolution of its finance function. Since his arrival, Mr. Kops has worked closely with both the academic and administrative leadership to integrate the School's financial administration with its educational, research and other administrative functions.

"Chris has served the School of Medicine ably since joining its staff," said Dr. Arthur Rubenstein, EVP of the University of Pennsylvania for the Health System and Dean of the School.  "His understanding the complexities of academic medicine, coupled with his active participation in our planning process, has prepared Chris to undertake the broader responsibilities of this senior leadership position." 

As Vice Dean, Mr. Kops reports to Dr. Rubenstein, acting as key advisor in all areas involving the medical school's administration and finance. In his role as Vice Dean, he is responsible for planning and implementing the administrative, financial and physical support systems that are essential to the School's academic missions of education and research. Additionally, he has direct responsibility for the financial operations of the Medical School, and will work in conjunction with the Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Health System.      

Prior to his arrival at Penn's School of Medicine, Mr. Kops was a partner in the Healthcare Legislative and Regulatory Group at Coopers & Lybrand, L.L.P (now Price Waterhouse Coopers). In that capacity, he was responsible for providing regulatory consulting and auditing services to the firm's healthcare clients.

Mr. Kops received his Bachelor's Degree from Drexel University and a Master's Degree from LaSalle University, both in business administration. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is licensed to practice in the State of Pennsylvania. He is an Advanced Member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, where he also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter.