Dept. of Health Services
Program Affiliations

• Master of Health Administration Program

Thomas Norris is a seasoned physician executive with ten years of private practice experience as managing partner of a large medical group, five years of experience as a residency director, and eight years of experience as Medical Executive and Executive Director/CEO of the UW Physicians Network Clinics. He is a Certified Physician Executive by the Certifying Commission on Medical Management, and he is a Fellow n the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Norris, a professor of family medicine and adjunct professor of medicine, health services, medical education and biomedical informatics, also leads Continuing Medical Education and Telehealth Services in the medical school. He has also served as a past president of the American Board of Family Practice as well as a long-time board member, and he serves on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Medical Specialties. Dr. Norris has extensive experience as a teacher of leadership and change management skills, as a physician coach and practice design consultant, and teaches Medical Leadership skills in the UW Certificate Program for Medical Management.

Research Interests:
Medical management; health services; continuing medical education; telehealth services; biomedical informatics