Ted Johnson Named Division Director of Geriatrics
June 22
Theodore M. Johnson, II has been named division director of Geriatrics, effective July 1, 2009. Johnson earned his M.D. degree from Northwestern University and performed his residency training at the University of North Carolina. Following a fellowship in Geriatrics, he earned a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology, focusing on urinary incontinence. He is an expert on this topic, with more than 40 publications, and numerous invited talks.
Wayne Alexander, DOM chair, praised Johnson for his contributions to the Department. "Ted has been serving capably as interim director for the last 18 months. The Department of Medicine and the broader university have already benefited enormously from his leadership, so we are excited that he has agreed to accept this position permanently."
He added that "Ted has a strong interest in education, and he has been very involved in the Geriatric Residency program. He is recognized as a superb clinician with special expertise in extended care and rehabilitation."
Johnson is excited about the possibilities of the new position. "I think this is a tremendous opportunity and a great time for geriatrics, with issues such as health care reform, rising health care costs, and coordinated care for older people. This is what geriatrics is all about, and Emory is perfectly positioned to lead in the field. He adds, "I'm interested in making sure Geriatrics research finds answers to help people age without relying on long-term care--through liveable communities and other advancements in aging."
Johnson is married to Susan Johnson, and has three girls, Margaret, Bridget, and Erin Rose, who attend the Paideia School.