Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Internal Medicine - General Medicine

Division Of General Medicine

The Division of General Medicine at UTMB is dedicated to providing comprehensive patient-centered care for adults through excellence in clinical care, education, and research. With 38 faculty, 4 APPs, and 99 residents, the Division delivers high-quality care across diverse settings, including ambulatory clinics, inpatient services, and community outreach programs.

The Division plays a key role in advancing primary and hospital-based care by integrating multidisciplinary approaches that emphasize prevention, chronic disease management, care coordination, and population health. Faculty members actively engage in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, fostering an environment that supports lifelong learning and professional growth.

Research and scholarly activity are integral to the Division's work, with ongoing projects focused on healthcare delivery innovation, chronic disease outcomes, health equity, and evidence-based practice. Through close collaboration with UTMB's academic and clinical partners, the Division of General Medicine continues to shape the future of internal medicine through education, innovation, and service.

Position Summary

UTMB is seeking a full-time ambulatory care physician at the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice within the Division of General Medicine. This position emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered clinical care, active participation in teaching, and engagement in the academic mission of the department. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of faculty focused on improving health outcomes and advancing excellence in medical education.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient care for adult patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and other learners in a clinical and didactic settings.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teamsincluding nursing, pharmacy, social work, and rehabilitationto optimize patient outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development, clinical skills training, and academic programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an academic medical center or teaching environment.
• Demonstrated involvement in scholarly activity, quality improvement projects, or curriculum development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Join Our Team We welcome clinician-educators, clinician-scientists, and physician leaders who share our commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration to join the Division of General Medicine as we continue Moving Medicine Forward

SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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