Francis J. Tedesco

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Francis J. Tedesco (born in Derby, Connecticut) served as the President of the Medical College of Georgia from July 1, 1988, until his retirement on February 1, 2001. He joined the Medical College of Georgia faculty in 1978 as Associate Professor of Medicine and Chief, Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine. He was promoted to Professor in 1981. He served as Acting Vice President for Clinical Activities for a period of time before assuming the permanent role in 1984. He served as Interim Dean, School of Medicine, from 1986 to 1988.

Dr. Tedesco graduated from high school in Fairfield, Connecticut, in 1961, Fairfield University (cum laude) in 1965, and the St. Louis University School of Medicine (cum laude) in 1969. He is a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Internal Medicine with certification in gastroenterology.

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• Medical College of Georgia Profile
• Fairfield University Alumni Professional Achievement Award Profile