University of Michigan Correspondence – Tenure, Faculty Review, and Dismissal Proceedings (2016–2018)

Overview: The following correspondence reflects departmental evaluations and administrative actions involving Bradley Foerster, MD, PhD between 2016 and 2018.

Recommendation for Promotion with Tenure – February 2016

Correspondence from the Dean recommending promotion to Associate Professor with tenure, including detailed review of training, research, teaching, and institutional service, with unanimous committee approval.

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University of Michigan Tenure Letter – May 2016

Correspondence from the Dean of the Medical School confirming promotion to Associate Professor with tenure.

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Annual Faculty Review – August 2017

Correspondence from Department Chair Dr. Reed Dunnick and Dr. Ashok Srinivasan summarizing the 2017 annual faculty review, including clinical, research, and administrative considerations.

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Note: During the period between 2017 and 2018, Dr. Foerster was on approved medical leave.

Initiation of Dismissal Proceedings – August 2018

Correspondence from the Dean initiating dismissal proceedings under Regents’ Bylaw 5.09 and relieving Dr. Foerster of University duties pending further proceedings.

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Brad Foerster, MD PhD

Brad Foerster is a FOIA advocate documenting requests, transparency disputes, and accountability investigations involving public agencies, universities, police oversight, and Russia-Gate related inquiries. His work compiles original documents, timelines, and analysis of public records and institutional responses. Brad is also a board-certified radiologist, author of Town & Gown, and has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles. Brad lives in Potomac, Maryland with his family and is active in the Montgomery County Medical Society and the Takoma Park U.S. & World History Book Club.