Dawn S. Tuell, MD, MHL, FAAP, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Quillen College of Medicine.  She is a proud graduate of Quillen and subsequently earned a Masters in Healthcare Leadership from Wake Forest University.   Although she is a Florida native, she fell in love with the region and the mission of the College of Medicine and has practiced pediatrics with ETSU since completion of her training.  Dr. Tuell has served in many roles in the College of Medicine, most notably in positions that focus on graduate medical education, patient centered care, and expansion of pediatric services in the Appalachian Highland region.  She is committed to utilizing partnerships to improve access to high quality, patient centered care for all children in our region.