Context of Dismissal Proceedings – University of Michigan (August 2018)
Summary: In August 2018, following a period of approved medical leave, Bradley Foerster, MD, PhD returned to the University of Michigan to discuss resumption of clinical responsibilities.
A meeting was scheduled with Dr. Ella Kazerooni to address clinical scheduling and return-to-work planning upon Dr. Foerster’s return from medical leave. During this meeting, Dr. Foerster was provided with a formal letter by Dr. Kazerooni and Executive Vice-Dean Dr. Carol Bradford initiating dismissal proceedings under Regents’ Bylaw 5.09.
The letter relieved Dr. Foerster of all duties and responsibilities effective immediately and initiated formal administrative proceedings.
The full correspondence, including prior tenure and faculty review documents, is presented in the related entry documenting University of Michigan communications from 2016 through 2018.
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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.