December 11, 2021 Letter from Maria Petrou to Dr. Vikas Gulani Regarding Maryland Job Offer Retraction

December 11, 2021 Letter from Maria Petrou to Dr. Vikas Gulani Regarding Maryland Job Offer Retraction

This post presents a December 11, 2021 letter from Maria Petrou, mother of Dr. Myria Petrou, addressed to Dr. Vikas Gulani, Chair of Radiology at the University of Michigan.

The letter records concerns raised to the University regarding events affecting Dr. Myria Petrou’s professional opportunities following her departure.


Documented Events Raised in the Letter

The letter identifies multiple events, including:

  • reported obstruction of external employment opportunities following departure from the University;
  • concerns regarding dissemination of information related to Ann Arbor Observer reporting; and
  • a Maryland employment opportunity that was extended and subsequently withdrawn following communication with the University.

Excerpt Regarding Maryland Position

“...the offer was retracted after the group said they talked to the University of Michigan...”

“...I could not imagine what the University of Michigan would say and who at the University of Michigan would state something which would result in retraction of a job offer...”

The Maryland offer was extended. The Maryland offer was withdrawn.

Exhibit 1. December 11, 2021 letter from Maria Petrou to Dr. Vikas Gulani (Maryland job offer retraction), page 1.

Exhibit 2. December 11, 2021 letter from Maria Petrou to Dr. Vikas Gulani (Maryland job offer retraction), page 2.


Submission to the University

The letter requested review and investigation by the University and was directed to Dr. Vikas Gulani in his capacity as Chair of Radiology.

No response is reflected in the record.

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