DR HERSHEY BELL was named the founding Dean for the College of Medicine at Methodist University on May 18, 2023. Bell’s primary areas of teaching include epidemiology, biostatistics, and empathy in clinical practice. His research is focused on competency-based education, the doctor-patient relationship and social accountability in medical education. Bell has a long career in health professions, having served in several leadership positions. And another passion he has is also as music producer and singer..