It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we share the news that Edward B. Clark, MD, passed away Tuesday evening while at home with his wife Carleen after a courageous battle against cancer.

So many of us knew Dr. Clark because he served us in so many different formal and informal leadership roles throughout his 26 years at the University of Utah. Most recently, he was completing a sabbatical as a fellow at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute; this followed his service as U of U Health Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs, President of the University of Utah Medical Group, Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, as well as adjunct professor for Biomedical Engineering and Obstetrics/Gynecology. His service to our university and academic medical community notably included more than two decades as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at U of U Health and Chief Medical Officer for Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital. The tremendous impacts of his illustrious career are found throughout our university and communities.

 

Dr. Clark was a true visionary—a visionary leader, a visionary physician, a visionary colleague, and a visionary friend. The impact he had on thousands of people in our community and on our organization locally, regionally, and nationally is a legacy that will last for generations. We will remember him for the way he influenced and shaped how we deliver care, expand our knowledge, train new generations, and engage with our communities. Dr. Clark played a critical role in my recruitment to Utah and in helping me learn about U of U Health both inside and out. He was a gifted teacher, and I learned much from his wisdom, expertise, and passion for excellence and for humanity.

 

We will miss him deeply, and we will plan opportunities to recognize his life and career more formally in the coming weeks.

 

For now, you are invited to take a moment to remember and recognize Dr. Clark’s life and many contributions. Without his influence, we would not be the institution nor the people we are today. We are deeply indebted to his dedication, wisdom, and innovative spirit.

 

Sincerely,

Michael L. Good, MD
CEO, University of Utah Health
Executive Dean, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine
A. Lorris Betz Senior Vice President for Health Sciences