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Dorothy A. Snow, M.D., M.P.H.

Chief of Staff
Appointed October 2, 2005
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As Chief of Staff for the VA Maryland Health Care System, Dr. Snow is responsible for coordination and supervision of the following clinical functions/services: Managed Care Clinical Center, Surgical Care Clinical Center, Medical Care Clinical Center, Mental Health Care Clinical Center, Extended Care Clinical Center, Dental Care Clinical Center, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Imaging Services, GRECC, Research & Development, Education & Academic Affiliations, Patient Safety/Risk Management and Accreditation & Performance Improvement. Dr. Snow is an integral part of the management team, working closely with the Medical Center Director and Associate Directors to plan, organize, and oversee the high quality of care provided to patients.

Born April 26, 1955, Dr. Snow received her undergraduate education at Dartmouth College and her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Her internship and residency in internal medicine were completed at the University of Maryland Hospital and the Baltimore VAMC. She completed her preventive medicine residency and received her M.P.H. from the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health.

Dr. Snow serves as the Associate Chief of Staff for Education & Academic Affiliations and Clinical Operations. Dr. Snow is a Diplomat in Internal Medicine, and Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in the departments of Medicine and Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine.

Employment History

Date Position Location
October 2005 - Present
Chief of Staff
VAMHCS, Baltimore, MD
2003 – October, 2005
Associate Chief of Staff Education & Academic Affiliation & Clinical
Operations
VAMHCS, Baltimore MD
1996 – 2003
Associate Chief of Staff for Performance Improvement/Education
VAMHCS, Baltimore MD
1986 – 1996
Associate Chief of Staff for Education
VAMHCS, Baltimore MD
1984 – 1986
Physician in Charge, Screening Area
VAMC, Baltimore, MD
1982 – 1984
Staff Physician, Ambulatory Care
VAMC, Baltimore, MD