The Visionaries Behind Academic Med
Gentry Zacheis – President, CEO & Co-Founder
Gentry Zacheis is a dynamic leader with expertise in marketing, strategic sales, and management consulting, His deep understanding of academic medicine has positioned Academic Med as a trusted partner for Health System CEOs, Medical School Deans, and Department Chairs.
Gentry specializes in:
- Building world-class Centers of Excellence (COE) in neurology, oncology, stem-cell research, and precision medicine.
- Recruiting physician-scientists and executives for R1 research institutions and top-tier academic medical centers.
- Strategic talent solutions for Tulane, UPMC, University of Minnesota, UAB, and more.
His work has directly impacted advancements in:
- Neurology & Neuroscience (Epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Pediatric Neurology)
- Cancer Research & Precision Medicine (Genomics, Biomedical Informatics)
- Regenerative Medicine & Stem-Cell Therapies
Hagood – Managing Director & Co-Founder
With over 30 years of experience in executive sales and physician recruitment, Jim Hagood is a cornerstone of Academic Med’s success. His mission is to help academic medical centers and universities attract the best talent for their clinical, research, and leadership programs.
Jim’s strengths include:
- Extensive industry network and deep relationships with department chairs, deans, and healthcare executives.
- Mentorship and advisory expertise, guiding institutions in long-term faculty and leadership recruitment.
- A passion for advancing academic medicine, ensuring the next generation of physicians and researchers thrive.
Together, Gentry and Jim have built a recruitment firm that doesn’t just fill positions—it transforms institutions.
Our Impact: Connecting Talent with Opportunity
Academic Med has successfully partnered with elite institutions, including:
- Tulane University School of Medicine
- University of Minnesota Medical School
- UPMC
- University of Florida Health System
- University of Kentucky College of Medicine
- UAB Health System
Our Core Recruitment Services
We specialize in retained executive search and strategic recruitment solutions, including:
Physician & Scientist Recruitment
- Department Chairs, Division Chiefs, and Faculty Physicians
- Basic Science & Translational Researchers
- Clinical Trial Leaders & NIH-Funded Investigators
Healthcare Executive Search
- CMOs, COOs, Deans, and VP-level Leaders
- Hospital & Health-System Administrators
Specialized Expertise in High-Demand Fields
- Neurology & Neurosurgery (Stroke, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders)
- Oncology & Precision Medicine (Genomics, Immunotherapy)
- Pediatrics & Rare-Disease Specialists
- Ophthalmology & Regenerative Medicine
Looking Ahead: The Future of Academic Medicine
As we celebrate 13 years of excellence, we remain committed to:
- Elevating academic medicine through strategic talent acquisition.
- Fostering long-term partnerships with leading institutions.
- Driving innovation in patient care, research, and medical education.
To our clients, candidates, and team members—thank you for being part of our journey. Together we embark on the next decade of transforming academic medicine, one placement at a time.
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