Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Current Hospital Affiliations
Military History
Boards
Professional Organizations And Societies
Community Works
Awards
Timeline
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Dennis P. McKenna

Selkirk,USA

Summary

Experienced executive manager recognized for enhancing productivity and ensuring efficient task execution. Proficient in strategic planning, financial management, and leading teams to achieve goals. Strong communicator with proven problem-solving abilities and adaptability to foster organizational growth.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Attending Physician, Dept of Emergency Medicine

Albany Medical College
Albany, NY
07.2000 - Current
  • Medical Director Department of Emergency Medicine – 2003 - 2008
  • Leave of Absence January 2002-January 2003 (Military Deployment)
  • Leave of Absence March 2003-August 2003 (Military Deployment)
  • Leave of Absence May 2008 - May 2009 (Military Deployment)

President and CEO

Albany Medical Health System
Albany, NY
04.2020 - 12.2025

Executive Vice President, President, Albany Med Physician Group, Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs

Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY
09.2018 - 03.2020

System Chief Medical Officer, Senior Vice President Medical Affairs

Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY
01.2016 - 08.2018

Medical Director, Vice President Medical Affairs

Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY
09.2009 - 12.2015

Associate Medical Director

Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY
08.2006 - 07.2009
  • Leave of Absence May 2008 - May 2009 (Military Deployment)

Education

M.D. -

Albany Medical College
Albany, NY
05-1992

B.S. - Biology

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
05-1988

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Healthcare policy
  • Medical leadership
  • Clinical operations
  • Quality improvement
  • Organizational management
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Decision making
  • Coaching and mentoring

Current Hospital Affiliations

Attending Physician, Emergency Medicine, Albany Medical Center Hospital

Military History

  • Medical Corps, United States Navy, Captain, Retired
  • Battalion Surgeon, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines, 4th Marine Division, 2001-2009
  • Operation Iraq Freedom 08.2, Ar Rutbah, Iraq, 2008-2009
  • Operation Iraqi Freedom, An Nasiriyah, Iraq, 2003
  • Operation Noble Eagle/Enduring Freedom, 2002
  • Senior Medical Officer (Active Duty), Navy Branch Medical Clinic, Ballston Spa, NY 1995-97
  • Battalion Surgeon (Active Duty), 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, 1993-1995, Deployments to Somalia, Haiti, Cuba

Boards

  • Hospital Association of New York State, 2020-2025
  • Greater New York Hospital Association, 2020-2025
  • Iroquois Healthcare Association, 2020-2025
  • Christian Brothers Academy, 2020 - Present
  • Double H Ranch, 2016 - Present
  • Albany Medical College Alumni, 2014, 2020
  • Center for Donation and Transplant, 2015 - 2019

Professional Organizations And Societies

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Theta Chapter, Elected, 2007
  • American Board Emergency Medicine, Oral Board Examiner, 2013 - 2016
  • American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), Fellow, 2003
  • Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS), 2003
  • New York American ACEP, Board of Directors, 2000 - 2002
  • New York ACEP, Government Affairs Committee, 2000 - 2001

Community Works

  • Medical Volunteer, Double H Ranch, 2013 - Present
  • Steering Committee Member, Prescription for Progress, 2018

Awards

  • Capital Region Marketer and Communicator of the Year, 2025
  • AMC Department of OB-GYN Chairman’s Award, 2017
  • Christian Brothers Academy LTC Todd Clark ’90 Memorial Service Award, 2016
  • Attending of the Year, Department of Emergency Medicine, 2006
  • Meritorious Service Medal (Military), 2009
  • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (Military), 1996
  • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (Military), 1995
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (Military), 1992
  • Neil Hellman Prize, Albany Medical College, 1992
  • Special Senior Student Award, Albany Medical College, 1992
  • Class President, Albany Medical College Class '92, 1989-92
  • Dean’s List, Cornell University, 1984-88

Timeline

President and CEO

Albany Medical Health System
04.2020 - 12.2025

Executive Vice President, President, Albany Med Physician Group, Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs

Albany Medical Center Hospital
09.2018 - 03.2020

System Chief Medical Officer, Senior Vice President Medical Affairs

Albany Medical Center Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2018

Medical Director, Vice President Medical Affairs

Albany Medical Center Hospital
09.2009 - 12.2015

Associate Medical Director

Albany Medical Center Hospital
08.2006 - 07.2009

Attending Physician, Dept of Emergency Medicine

Albany Medical College
07.2000 - Current

M.D. -

Albany Medical College

B.S. - Biology

Cornell University