UTMB Faculty Group Practice · 3 months ago
Associate Professor - Internal Medicine Gastroent
Galveston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelUTMB Faculty Group Practice is committed to advancing healthcare through innovative practices and education. They are seeking a full-time physician at the rank of Associate Professor of Clinical Practice to serve as the Section Chief of Hepatology, focusing on high-quality liver care and engagement in the academic mission of the department.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Serve as Section Chief of Hepatology, providing clinical and administrative leadership for the hepatology program, including program development, faculty mentorship, and coordination of multidisciplinary liver care
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
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
Leadership experience in hepatology program development or section leadership
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
UTMB Faculty Group Practice
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Faculty Group Practice (FGP) is comprised of over 950 faculty physicians and advanced practice providers who drive UTMB’s mission of improving health by delivering innovative education and training, pursuing cutting-edge research, and providing the highest quality patient care.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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