Dana Braner, M.D., FAAP, FCCM, will transition from chair of pediatrics in the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and physician-in-chief of OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital to executive vice president and executive director of the children’s hospital on Jan. 1, 2027. This new role will report directly to the chief executive officer of OHSU Health.
As executive director of OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Braner will serve as a senior strategic leader and champion for children's health priorities across OHSU Health. He will be responsible for advancing Doernbecher's long-term vision, growth, community impact and institutional priorities. He will play a central leadership role in shaping the strategic direction of Doernbecher and major decisions affecting pediatric services, programs, facilities, growth plans and community presence.
The new role is designed to provide focused leadership during a period of significant opportunity and transformation, including planning for the future Doernbecher expansion, strengthening Doernbecher's regional reach and influence, and securing philanthropic and public support for critical strategic initiatives.
Braner will work closely with OHSU Health leadership, the OHSU Foundation, and teams across the institution to advance initiatives that are essential to Doernbecher's future growth, impact and sustainability.
Braner's appointment reflects both the importance of Doernbecher to OHSU Health's mission and OHSU’s deep appreciation for his extraordinary leadership over 37 years. On the tails of the most successful Freestyle auction ever, Braner has helped shape a nationally recognized children's health program; advanced innovation in pediatric care; and improved the lives of countless children and families. His new role builds on that legacy, leveraging Braner's deep experience and passion for children's health to help guide Doernbecher's next chapter of growth and impact.
The School of Medicine will launch an internal search for an interim chair of pediatrics followed by a national search for the permanent role.