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President

Robin Farias-Eisner, MD, PhD, MBA, FACOG

Dr. Farias Eisner was appointed WesternU’s third president on March 1, 2022, at a transformational moment in health care in which opportunities abound for WesternU and its students. He brings a dedication to uniting and bonding with the communities of Pomona, California and Lebanon, Oregon.

“We are a University dedicated to the health sciences and committed to research, science, and biotechnology. Our distinct Colleges share a common dedication to a humanistic approach – putting the patient first – and fostering health with hands, heart, mind, and spirit. Our quest is to achieve transformative health for both people and animals, hence, to create a healthy society for present and future generations.” ~ President Farias-Eisner

“The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.” ~Michelangelo

Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) has named Robin Farias-Eisner, MD, PhD, MBA, its third president. Dr. Farias-Eisner

President’s Welcome

Welcome to WesternU, an amazing community that champions the core values that embody humanism via the integration of team, excellence, inclusivity, flexibility, compassion, empathy, integrity, trust, and respect.

Our esteemed students, despite all challenges, excel academically and set their sights high. Our highly valued faculty and staff tenaciously work every day to keep our students safely progressing through their studies. Our deeply appreciated alumni, friends, donors, and corporate and foundation partners, graciously support the WesternU mission and vision. Our clinical and rotational site partners offer our students valuable learning experiences while providing health care to our communities.

By working closely together, and aiming high, we can realize our dreams for WesternU that will endure for future generations to come. I hope to see you on one of our campuses.

My very warmest wishes!

Robin Farias-Eisner, MD, PhD, MBA, FACOG
President

President’s Curriculum Vitae

Download Dr. Farias-Eisner’s Biography

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Dr. Robin Farias-Eisner speaking with woman and her pet dog

Listening & Learning Tour

Upon his arrival as WesternU’s president, Dr. Farias-Eisner immediately began connecting with the campus community and with the Pomona and Lebanon communities. In his Campus Engagement newsletters, he captures some of his travels and key learnings. Part of his vision is to increase efficiencies and expand the WesternU footprint nationally based upon the unifying principles of humanism, caring, compassion, and patient-centered and value-based care in graduate higher education.

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Institutional Awards

Established in 2024, the Institutional Awards are presented to employees who exemplify expertise, dedication and enthusiasm in their job performance, show a willingness to assist their peers, work well with others, and have made university-wide contributions.

Nominations:
Open: Friday, July 17, 2026
Close: Friday, September 11, 2026

Institutional Awards