In Re Curtis L. Wrenn, Individually and on Behalf of Allothers Similarly Situated, Petitioner, 803 F.2d 1182 (4th Cir. 1986)

Curtis L. Wrenn has petitioned this Court for a writ of mandamus, asking that we compel the University of Maryland Hospital to reinstate him in his former position as associate director for administration, or in a comparable position. Wrenn seeks to resolve in this mandamus action the issues that are currently before the Court in Appeal No. 85-1664, Wrenn v. McFadden. Mandamus is not, however, a substitute for appeal, nor may it be used to circumvent the appellate process. See In re United Steelworkers of America, 595 F.2d 958, 960 (4th Cir. 1979). Finding no basis for the exercise of mandamus jurisdiction in this case we deny Wrenn's petition and dismiss this action. We dispense with oral argument because the dispositive issues recently have been decided authoritatively.

DISMISSED.