William O. Cooper

William O. Cooper, MD, MPH is a practicing physician, researcher, teacher, and administrator. He has led Vanderbilt University School of Medicine programs, including the Vanderbilt Health Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy (CPPA), the Master of Public Health Program and the Pediatrics Office for Faculty Development. He is an internationally recognized expert in medication safety in children and has published over 150 scholarly articles to date. Dr. Cooper oversees Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s professionalism programs for physicians, advanced practice professionals, and nursing professionals, and provides leadership and direction for the Vanderbilt Health Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy, which supports a national professional accountability collaborative of 200+ hospitals throughout the United States and in Australia, with research, education, and professional accountability programs.