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Job description
Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is seeking a full-time physician at the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice within the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. This position emphasizes high-quality clinical care, active participation in teaching, and engagement in the academic mission of the department. The successful candidate will join a team of faculty dedicated to providing exceptional gastroenterology care, advancing clinical education, and contributing to scholarly and quality improvement initiatives.
Essential Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive outpatient and/or inpatient gastroenterology care, including management of liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal cancers, and other digestive disorders.
Participate in endoscopic procedures, as appropriate to training and experience.
Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and fellows in both clinical and didactic settings.
Engage in departmental and divisional quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including surgery, oncology, radiology, and nutrition—for optimal patient outcomes.
Contribute to curriculum development, clinical skills training, and other academic programs.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
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, clinical research, quality improvement projects, or curriculum development.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Join Our Team
We seek clinician-educators and physician-scientists who are passionate about patient care, teaching, and research to join the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology as we continue moving medicine forward.
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.
Worksite address
galveston, TX, 77554, US
Who can apply
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