OU College of Medicine Neurology Chair Elected to United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties Board of Directors

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is proud to announce that Michel Torbey, M.D., MBA, MPH, chair of the Department of Neurology and clinical service chief of neurology at OU Health, has been elected to the board of directors for the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS). His term will begin May 1, 2025, and continue through April 30, 2028.

Torbey will represent the Association of University Professors of Neurology on the UCNS board, contributing his expertise to guide the organization’s mission of promoting the highest quality subspecialty training and certification in neurologic care.

A nationally recognized leader in neurology and neurocritical care, Torbey has built an impressive career marked by groundbreaking research, clinical innovation and visionary academic leadership. Since joining the OU College of Medicine on September 1, 2024, he has continued to foster growth in clinical services, research and education, solidifying the university’s reputation as a destination for advanced neurologic care in Oklahoma and the region.

Torbey’s appointment to the UCNS board underscores the depth of talent within the University of Oklahoma and highlights the College of Medicine’s influential role in shaping the future of neurologic subspecialties on a national level.

“Dr. Torbey’s election to the UCNS board of directors is a testament to his exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing the field of neurology,” said Ian F. Dunn, M.D., executive dean of the OU College of Medicine and chief academic officer at OU Health. “We are proud to see our faculty recognized nationally and look forward to the impact he will make in this important role.”