Future-Proofing Penn Medicine: University of Pennsylvania’s $1.5 Billion Hospital Pavilion
The University of Pennsylvania will build a $1.5 billion new hospital on Penn Medicine’s main campus. The Pavilion, which will house inpatient care for the Abramson Cancer Center, heart and vascular medicine and surgery, neurology and neurosurgery and a new emergency department, is expected to be completed in 2021. The facility will be the largest capital project in Penn’s history and Philadelphia’s most sophisticated and ambitious healthcare building project.
“Penn is proud to be the preeminent health system in the Philadelphia region. This building will be transformational, serving as the flagship facility for Penn Medicine and setting a new standard for modern healthcare delivery across the nation,” said Penn President Amy Gutmann. “This is the hospital that will define America’s best medicine for generations to come.”
The power of propinquity—proximity and affinity—will create a patient-centric pathbreaking and groundbreaking design, Dr. Gutmann added.
Flexibility to stand the test of time in the rapidly evolving healthcare field is at the heart of the new hospital’s design.
“We’re building a hospital that will allow us to deliver the very best care the 21st century can offer patients—but we’re also ‘future-proofing’ it to ensure that we can quickly and seamlessly adapt what we do to help our patients in the coming decades,” said J. Larry Jameson, dean of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and EVP of UPHS.
The Pavilion will house 500 private patient rooms and 47 operating rooms in a 1.5 million square foot, 17-story facility on the former site of Penn Tower, across the street from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and adjacent to the medical campus’s outpatient hub, the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine.
“As the nation’s oldest teaching hospital, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is rooted in a history of firsts going back nearly 150 years,” said Ralph W. Muller, CEO of UPHS. “Now, with the Pavilion, we’re poised for the next hundred years of advances in patient care.”
Some distinguishing features in The Pavilion are:
An adaptable room concept through which patient rooms are equipped to flex between an intensive care unit set-up, if needed, and a standard room as patients recover, or as the patient population and caregiving needs change in the coming years. Each spacious room will include a private bath and a comfortable area for family members and caregivers to stay close by.
A seamless flow of operations—from the emergency department through hybrid operating rooms used for both surgeries and high-tech interventional procedures through recovery and discharge—enhanced by technology and the latest research on how to facilitate and improve care team collaboration.
Telemedicine functionality that allows remote monitoring and consultations, as well as technology to link patients to their friends and families at all times. In-room technology will strengthen communication between patients, families, and care teams.
An eco-friendly construction, design and operations plan that fortifies Penn’s commitment to the environment, through pursuit of LEED certification, and innovations like the re-use of water, 100 percent outside air, and park-like, outdoor green space for patients, families and staff.
The design and planning process for the Pavilion has been orchestrated by PennFirst, an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) team consisting of the global healthcare design firm HDR, the international architectural firm Foster+Partners, and the innovative engineering design capabilities of BR+A, as well as the construction management expertise of L.F. Driscoll and Balfour Beatty. Staff from each group—as well as Penn Medicine clinical, facilities, and patient experience experts—work collaboratively in a specially designed “integration space” to ensure cohesion and strategic planning and reduce waste at each step of the project.
The building’s design has been informed by extensive and inclusive consultation with Penn Medicine staff, from physicians and nurses to environmental and dining services workers. These groups have engaged with the design team through a series of tours and patient care simulations in multiple full-size mock-ups of the new facility’s inpatient units as well as operating rooms, family waiting areas, and spaces for staff. Patients and families have also participated in tours and provided feedback to inform plans for the Pavilion’s patient experience.
Faculty Senate Leadership 2017-2018
The Faculty Senate announced its new leadership for the upcoming academic year: Past Chair, Laura Perna (GSE); Chair, Santosh Venkatesh (SEAS); Chair Elect, Jennifer Pinto-Martin (SON). See the Annual Faculty Senate Reports in this week’s supplement.
Penn Vet’s David Galligan and Raymond Sweeney: Endowed Professorships at New Bolton Center
Penn Vet has named two professors to endowed professorships in recognition of their expertise, research and high regard in the academic community.
David Galligan has been named to the Marilyn M. Simpson Professorship. Raymond Sweeney has been named to the Mark Whittier and Lila Griswold Allam Professorship. “Both Drs. Galligan and Sweeney are creative and energetic teachers, and have made significant impacts in veterinary medicine through their research and the training of professional and post-graduate students,” said Joan C. Hendricks, the Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. “Dr. Galligan has contributed to agricultural communities through his research in dairy management and milk production, and addresses the important issue of food security in the global arena. Dr. Sweeney has made significant contributions to veterinary medicine in his research of Johne’s Disease in cattle and the pharmacokinetics of antibiotics in horses.”
The Marilyn M. Simpson Professorship was established in 1983 in memory of Marilyn Simpson, a long time benefactor of the School and New Bolton Center. She was instrumental in establishing the Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society at Penn Vet in 1979.
“I am deeply honored to hold the Marilyn M. Simpson Endowed Chair Professorship in Large Animal Clinical Studies,” said Dr. Galligan. “This appointment was possible because of the wonderful colleagues I have been fortunate to have worked with over many years at New Bolton Center. I hope to carry forward their shared passion for the important role of animal agriculture in meeting global food security needs.”
Dr. Galligan is currently professor of animal health economics and director of the Center for Animal Health and Productivity at Penn Vet. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from Penn in 1976 and his veterinary degree from Penn Vet in 1981. Dr. Galligan entered dairy practice with Gap Veterinary Associates, and in 1982 returned to Penn Vet to complete a residency in clinical dairy nutrition. During this time, he developed the DAIRYLP (linear program) to formulate rations for dairy cows, which won a Lotus award for innovative spreadsheet use. Dr. Galligan graduated in 1985 from Wharton with an MBA with a focus on decision sciences. He also mentors students enrolled in the newly endowed VMD-MBA degree program at Penn Vet and the Wharton School.
Dr. Galligan’s area of research is in understanding the economic value of veterinary and associated technologies applied to animal production systems, including products and management strategies. He is keenly interested in helping veterinary medicine to position itself in a manner that promotes economic and environmental efficiency, and animal health. Dr. Galligan’s current economic research includes the development of a number of visual analytical tools to facilitate management decision-making in dairy production.
The Mark Whittier and Lila Griswold Allam Professorship was established in 1980 by Elizabeth R. Moran in honor of Dr. Allam, who was Penn Vet’s eighth dean and co-founder of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, and his wife, Lila. Ms.Moran has been a friend and client of New Bolton Center for over 38 years. In 2014, the Elizabeth R. Moran Award for Exceptional Service was created to honor her many contributions to the School and her support in the creation of one of the most renowned equine clinics in North America.
“Dr. Allam was a remarkable leader in veterinary medicine and a great role model early in my career,” said Dr. Sweeney. “He and Mrs. Allam were tremendously influential in advancing the mission of New Bolton Center, and it is a great honor to hold an endowed chair in their name.”
Dr. Sweeney earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth and graduated from Penn Vet in 1982, followed by an internship and residency at New Bolton Center. He has spent his entire 35-year career at New Bolton Center, where he is currently professor of medicine and chief of the Section of Medicine and Ophthalmology. Dr. Sweeney has been the recipient of numerous teaching awards, including the University’s Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching. He is a four-time winner of the Carl Norden-Pfizer Distinguished Teacher Award and was awarded the Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award from the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges.
Dr. Sweeney’s clinical specialty is internal medicine of large animals, and his research is focused on paratuberculosis and other infectious diseases of cattle, as well as studies in the pharmacokinetics of antimicrobial drugs in horses, the results of which guide rational treatment regimens for these patients. He teaches in all four years of the veterinary curriculum, including lectures, hands-on laboratories, and clinical instruction of fourth-year students.
Wharton School Faculty Teaching Awards 2017
The Helen Kardon Moss Anvil Award
This year’s recipient of the Helen Kardon Moss Anvil Award is Peter Fader, Frances and Pei-Yuan Chia Professor of Marketing. The award is presented annually to a member of the Wharton MBA faculty who exemplifies outstanding teaching quality in the classroom.
The Class of 1984 Award
The Class of 1984 Award is presented annually to the member of the Wharton MBA faculty with the highest average instructor rating on his or her course evaluations over the previous two semesters (Fall 2015 and Spring 2016). This year’s recipient is Adam Grant, Saul P. Steinberg Professor of Management.
Excellence in Teaching Award
Sigal Barsade, Joseph Frank Bernstein Professor of Management
Sarah Light, assistant professor of legal studies & business ethics
Asuka Nakahara, lecturer, real estate
Emil Pitkin, lecturer & research scholar, statistics
Scott Richard, practice professor of finance
Richard Shell, Thomas Gerrity Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics and Management
Nicolaj Siggelkow, David M. Knott Professor of Management; co-director, Mack Institute
Michael Sinkinson, assistant professor of business economics & public policy
Teaching Commitment and Curricular Innovation
Guy David, Gilbert and Shelley Harrison Associate Professor of Health Care Management; associate professor of medical ethics and health policy, Perelman School of Medicine
Exequiel Hernandez, assistant professor of management
Samir Nurmohamed, assistant professor of management
Core Curriculum Awards:
“Goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty”
Emil Pitkin, lecturer & research scholar, statistics
Richard Shell, Thomas Gerrity Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics and Management
Jules van Binsbergen, Nippon Life Associate Professor of Finance
Natalya Vinokurova, assistant professor of management
Lisa Warshaw, director of Wharton Communication Program
Core Curriculum Awards:
“Tough but We’ll Thank You in Five Years”
Wayne Guay, Yageo Professor of Accounting
Luzi Hail, associate professor of accounting
Radha Radhakrishna, visiting professor of accounting
Sophie Reid, lecturer of communication
Nicholas Rongione, lecturer, legal studies & business ethics
Undergraduate Excellence in Teaching
Andrew Carton, assistant professor of management
Peter Conti-Brown, assistant professor of legal studies & business ethics
Emilie R. Feldman, associate professor of management
Vincent Glode, assistant professor of finance
Matthew R. Grennan, assistant professor of health care management
Rom Y. Schrift, assistant professor of marketing
Joseph P. Simmons, associate professor of operations, information, and decisions
Richard Shell, Thomas Gerrity Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics and Management
Kenneth L. Shropshire, David W. Hauck Professor, professor of legal studies & business ethics and director, Wharton Sports Business Initiative
Arthur van Benthem, assistant professor of business economics and public policy
William G. Whitney Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching
Steven Blum, lecturer, legal studies & business ethics
Saikat Chaudhuri, adjunct associate professor of management and executive director of Mack Institute for Innovation Management
Stewart D. Friedman, practice professor of management and director of Wharton Work/Life Integration Project
Anne Greenhalgh, deputy director of the Wharton Leadership Program and adjunct professor of management
Scott R. Rosner, practice associate professor of legal studies & business ethics
Rapaport Family Undergraduate Core Teaching Award
Vincent Buccola, assistant professor of legal studies & business ethics
Hanming Fang: Class of 1965 Term Chair in Penn Arts and Sciences
Dean Steven J. Fluharty is pleased to name Hanming Fang the Class of 1965 Term Professor of Economics in Penn Arts and Sciences.
Dr. Fang is an expert in public economics, applied microeconomic theory, and empirical microeconomics. His research integrates rigorous modeling with careful data analysis and has focused on the economic analysis of discrimination; insurance markets, particularly life insurance and health insurance; and healthcare, including Medicare. In 2008, he was awarded the 17th Kenneth Arrow Prize by the International Health Economics Association (iHEA) for his research on the sources of advantageous selection in the Medigap insurance market.
Dr. Fang has served as co-editor for the Journal of Public Economics and International Economic Review, and associate editor in numerous journals, including the American Economic Review. He is a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, where he served as the acting director of the Chinese economy working group from 2014 to 2016. He is also a research associate of the Population Studies Center and Population Aging Research Center, and a senior fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Fang is the scientific director for the Australia–China Population Ageing Hub located at the Center of Excellence in Population Ageing Research at the University of New South Wales in Australia.
The Class of 1965 Term Chair is one of five created by the class in 1990. This unprecedented 25th Reunion class gift endowed a chair for each of the four undergraduate schools and one in honor of the College for Women.