Virtua recently announced the promotions of some of its best people to pivotal leadership positions. These talented professionals will be instrumental in building an even greater network of care for the people of South Jersey due, in part, to the anticipated acquisition of the Lourdes Health System.
Jennifer Khelil, DO, MBA, is now senior vice president and chief medical officer at Virtua. In this position, Khelil will collaborate with the leadership team to provide clinical oversight to all system practices while focusing on high reliability, quality and safety and patient outcomes. She will also continue to provide leadership for Physician Services and Medical Affairs.
Since joining Virtua in 2013, Khelil has held several positions. Her most recent role was vice president of medical affairs, where she oversaw compliance with accrediting agencies’ standards, medical staff bylaws development and adherence, peer review performance monitoring and medical staff privileging.
Khelil holds a Master of Business Administration from Quinnipiac University and a medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine. She is a graduate of the Virtua Physician Leadership Program and the Health Management Academy Physician Leadership Program.
Khelil resides in Medford, N.J., with her four children.
