Medical Director of MIT Medical, Kettyle, announces resignation
In an email to MIT faculty and staff, Executive Vice President and Treasurer Israel Ruiz announced that Dr. William Kettyle, the medical director of MIT Medical, is stepping down after 21 years of dedicated service.
Dr. Kettyle, a native of Tacoma, Wash., joined MIT Medical in 1993 as an internist and endocrinologist. Since then, he has held several leadership roles at the institution, most recently serving as chair of the health subcommittee of the Employee Benefits Oversight Committee.
Under his leadership, MIT Medical expanded its services, extended its connection to students, and increased community involvement in preventive care. Dr. Kettyle also played a significant role in MIT's strategic planning in response to the Affordable Care Act.
Dr. Kettyle has been a fixture at MIT for decades. He has taught "Introduction to the Care of Patients" in the HST program since 1993 and has served as an assistant clinical professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School since 1982. Since 1983, he has codirected MIT's Health Sciences and Technology (HST) course in endocrine pathophysiology.
In his email, Ruiz expressed appreciation for Dr. Kettyle's commitment, MIT culture understanding, and sense of humor. He also asked for comments or suggestions for potential medical director candidates to be sent to [email protected].
After stepping down as medical director, Dr. Kettyle will remain at MIT on a part-time basis. Ruiz's office is located in Room 4-204 at MIT. Members of the MIT community can send messages to Ruiz's office by regular or interoffice mail.
For the most accurate and current update, it may be best to consult official MIT Medical announcements or contact their administration directly. The search results did not provide any information about potential successors for Dr. Kettyle. Correspondence regarding potential medical director candidates will be treated as confidential.
Dr. Kettyle earned his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College in 1967, his medical degrees from Dartmouth Medical School and Harvard Medical School in 1968 and 1971, respectively. He completed his internship and residency at Duke University Medical Center and served as a general medical officer in the United States Navy.
In his new position, Dr. Kettyle will help MIT plan future health care benefits and respond to new regulations. With his wealth of experience and knowledge, he is sure to make valuable contributions in his new role.
Dr. Kettyle's contributions to MIT during his tenure have been significant. He has been instrumental in the growth and development of MIT Medical, and his departure will undoubtedly be felt throughout the community.
As we bid farewell to Dr. Kettyle, we look forward to seeing what the future holds for MIT Medical and its dedicated team.
