Tom Collins

Vice Chair of Faculty and Academic Affairs, University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Tom Collins is from Lexington, Kentucky, and serves as the Vice Chair of Faculty and Academic Affairs at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry and an M.S. in Leadership from Tennessee Tech University, an M.D. from the University of Tennessee, and an M.S. from The Citadel. His non-biomedical research focuses on both quantitative and qualitative studies of leadership, including the development of the Leadership/Management Concept Scale to differentiate leadership and management, examining physicians’ understanding of leadership, and identifying success factors in academic medical careers. Most recently, he conducted interviews with 51 retired Four-Star Admirals and Generals to explore key lessons for leadership success. As a UK faculty member, Tom is able to complete the Ph.D. program at no cost, and the flexible format fits well with his demanding schedule. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, trail running, spending time with his family, and painting when time allows. He is also the host of The Science of Leadership podcast.