The Robert G. Dunlop Professorship II

The Dunlop Professorship was established in 1981, originally as a University Professorship, through a generous gift from the Pew Memorial Trust honoring Robert G. Dunlop, a celebrated alumnus of the Wharton School Class of 1931 and a long-time benefactor of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine. Through the generosity of Mr. Dunlop, the Professorship has since been designated to support the important leadership activities of the Dean of the Perelman School of Medicine.

A director of the Glenmede Trust Company, Robert Dunlop served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Sun Company from 1970 until his retirement in 1974. A Trustee Emeritus of the University, Robert Dunlop received an Honorary Degree from Penn in 1972 and was a 1980 recipient of the Alumni Award of Merit.

Current Chairholder
Richard Wender, MD

Richard Wender, MD, has dedicated his career to leading medical and public health efforts that strive to improve the quality of primary care and improve population health. He is currently Chair and Professor of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Wender spent 33 years in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, including 12 years as the Alumni Professor and Chair of the Department. From 2013 to 2020, Dr. Wender served as the first Chief Cancer Control Officer of the American Cancer Society. He helped launch a national initiative to achieve 80% colorectal cancer screening rates in every community and a campaign to increase HPV vaccination rates. Dr. Wender has continuously advocated for the importance of preventive care and for the creation of an effective bridge between primary care and public health.