Tom McGough Appointed Distinguished Faculty Fellow

In this role, McGough will teach at both the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University and the Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine, bringing his extensive health care leadership experience to future legal and medical professionals.

Beginning this spring semester, McGough will lead a Health Care Marketplace course at Duquesne Kline Law School that will include collaborative sessions with students from the Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine. The course will bring together law and medical students to examine the legal and economic framework that shapes health care delivery in the United States and to develop innovative solutions to current challenges in the health care system.

“Our health care system is in a deepening crisis,” McGough observed. “I look forward to joining Duquesne University’s outstanding faculty in exploring cross-disciplinary responses to that crisis and in enlisting the next generation of legal and medical professionals in that effort.”  

McGough was particularly attracted to Duquesne by the Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine’s commitment to produce physician leaders focusing on primary care. “If we are serious about fixing health care,” McGough said. “We should first address the challenges confronting us in primary care.” 

“Tom McGough has established himself as one of the leading experts on health care law and the business of health care delivery in the United States,” said Gormley. “This initiative creates a new paradigm for exploring the business of health care and its legal and social impacts in today’s complex environment. Duquesne University is proud to lead the way in this highly relevant field. We’re grateful that Tom is devoting his considerable talent and experience to promote positive change in an area that makes a difference for all members of American society, especially those who are underserved.”

Founded to expand opportunities for those who are marginalized, Duquesne University has worked alongside Pittsburgh communities over its long history to address challenges in health, education, legal access and economic development. 

“Tom McGough’s appointment underscores Duquesne’s horizon-expanding approach to interdisciplinary education,” said University Provost Dr. David Dausey. “By bridging law and medicine, we’re equipping future leaders to design forward-thinking solutions that will help our graduates improve health care delivery for all communities.

McGough’s practical experience navigating the complex intersection of health care delivery, regulatory compliance and institutional governance will provide students with invaluable insights into the real-world challenges facing health care and legal professionals.

“Duquesne’s Catholic and Spiritan mission calls the University to engage the world’s most pressing challenges with compassion, integrity and a deep commitment to justice,” said Duquesne Kline Law Dean April Barton. “Tom McGough has previously taught Duquesne Kline Law students, providing them insight into one of the most complex systems they will encounter. Having him work with both law and medical students on a more formal basis will be an enormous benefit.”

“Our curriculum presents students with case studies around ethical issues in the profession, and having someone with Tom McGough's experience will be yet another crucial resource for them to help refine their ethical reasoning,” added Dr. John Kauffman, dean of the Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine.

In addition to his past work at UPMC, McGough has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, was global head of litigation at Reed Smith and clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice William H. Rehnquist.

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