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The University of Texas Medical Branch · 2 months ago

Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

positionGalveston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is focused on advancing high-value care, research, and medical education. They are seeking a full-time Gastroenterology Hepatologist to provide high-quality liver-focused clinical care, teach medical students and residents, and engage in the academic mission of the department.

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Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient hepatology care, including management of cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, NAFLD/NASH, autoimmune liver diseases, hepatocellular carcinoma, and liver transplant evaluation and follow-up
Perform and supervise liver-related procedures, including paracentesis, liver biopsy, and other hepatology interventions; participate in advanced endoscopic procedures (ERCP, EUS) as appropriate
Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and fellows in both clinical and procedural hepatology training
Participate 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, procedural training programs, and hepatology-focused academic initiatives

Qualification

MDDO degreeBoard certified in GastroenterologyHepatology subspecialty trainingAdvanced liver disease managementHepatology proceduresScholarly activity involvementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam-oriented approach

Required

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, with subspecialty training in Hepatology
Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas

Preferred

Specialized clinical experience in advanced liver disease management and hepatology-specific procedures
Experience in an academic medical center or teaching environment
Demonstrated involvement in scholarly activity, clinical research, quality improvement projects, or hepatology program development
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach

Company

The University of Texas Medical Branch

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The University of Texas Medical Branch is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas
dateFounded in 1891
location
Galveston, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.utmb.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$35M
Key Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-09-13Grant
2019-04-09Grant· $35M

Leadership Team

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Donna Sollenberger
EVP and CEO, Health System
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