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Dr. Daniel W. Rahn - nationally recognized researcher, clinician, and seasoned administrator - has served as president of the Medical College of Georgia since June 2001. As of July 2006, Dr. Rahn also serves in the newly created position of senior vice chancellor for health and medical programs for the University System of Georgia. Dr. Rahn came to MCG from Yale University School of Medicine in 1991. Before assuming the presidency, he served as vice dean for clinical affairs for the MCG School of Medicine as well as senior vice president for medical affairs and chief medical officer for MCG Health, Inc., which manages MCG's clinical facilities. At Yale, his appointments included clinical director of the Lyme Disease Program, director of clinical training in rheumatology, and director of faculty practice for the Department of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rahn also was in private practice in Connecticut from 1981 to 1988. Dr. Rahn is a member of the Association of Academic Health Centers and lead the AHC Health Workforce Shortages Advisory Committee. He serves on numerous state and local boards, including the Georgia Research Alliance, the Georgia Cancer Coalition, Walton Rehabilitation Institute, and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Rahn serves as chair of the Health Strategies Council for the State of Georgia. Dr. Rahn is a national expert on Lyme disease and has made repeat appearances in the Castle Connolly Guide to "America's Top Doctors" and Georgia Trend magazine’s list of The 100 Most Influential Georgians.