Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch seeks board-certified physician at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to join a growing Division of Hematology/Oncology serving Southeast Texas through UTMB's multi-campus health system.

Faculty members will provide comprehensive adult hematology and oncology care in both outpatient and inpatient settings including participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards, and support infusion and inpatient oncology services. Responsibilities include teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows, participation in clinical trials and quality improvement initiatives, and development of scholarly activities aligned with personal interests and the division’s strategic priorities. Competitive opportunities exist for clinical, translational, and collaborative research, academic leadership, and community outreach within a vibrant, integrated health system.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest department within UTMB's John Sealy School of Medicine. Under the leadership of Dr. Salim Hayek, the department emphasizes data-driven strategies, precision medicine, and integration of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence into clinical operations. The department's mission encompasses excellence in patient care, robust training programs, and expansion of research activities across basic, translational, and clinical domains.

For more information about the Department of Internal Medicine, please visit our UTMB Internal Medicine website.

DIVISION STRENGTHS AND RESOURCES

The Division of Hematology & Oncology at UTMB provides comprehensive hematology and oncology services across UTMB’s multi‑campus system, including outpatient clinics, infusion centers, and inpatient oncology units. Division programs include:

Outpatient Hematology & Oncology Clinics (solid tumor and malignant hematology)

• Infusion/Chemotherapy and Biologic Therapy Services.
• Inpatient Oncology Consult Service and Oncology Hospitalist Coverage.
• Blood Disorders Clinic (benign hematology, anticoagulation management, platelet/bleeding disorders).
• Survivorship and Late Effects Clinic.
• Palliative Care and Symptom Management Collaboration.

Multidisciplinary and Research Programs: 

• Multidisciplinary Tumor Boards (breast, GI, GU, thoracic, hematologic malignancies, etc.).
• Clinical Trials Unit and Research Coordinating Support (phase I–III, investigator‑initiated trials).
• Translational and Collaborative Research Infrastructure.

Education and Quality:

• Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Training Program and Trainee Mentorship.
• Medical Student and Internal Medicine Residency Teaching Clinics and Rotations.
• Quality Improvement, Value‑Based Care, and Clinical Pathway Development.

Multi‑Site & Special Settings:

• Multi‑Site Clinical Operations and Telemedicine Oncology Services.
• Partnerships with community oncology practices and regional cancer care networks.

Multi-Site Operations and Special Settings:

• Multi-Site Clinical Operations.
• TDCJ Services.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Faculty responsibilities are tailored to individual expertise and appointment track, with flexibility to emphasize clinical, educational, or res