Which character replaced Lisa Cuddy as dean of medicine in House, M.D.?

Eric Foreman replaced Lisa Cuddy as dean of medicine in House, M.D.

Foreman, played by Omar Epps, began the series as one of House’s diagnostic fellows. Over time he became an independent physician and administrator, eventually taking over the dean of medicine position after Cuddy’s departure. His promotion reflects both his medical ability and the leadership skills he developed while working with House.

Foreman’s relationship with House is complicated. He respects House’s diagnostic brilliance but frequently objects to his recklessness and disregard for rules. That tension continues after Foreman moves into hospital leadership, where he must balance institutional responsibility with his long history of working alongside House.

James Wilson, Robert Chase, and Chris Taub are all important doctors in the series, but none replaces Cuddy as dean. Wilson remains an oncologist, Chase becomes a senior diagnostician, and Taub is one of House’s team members.