The Department of Internal Medicine is at the forefront of UTMB's mission to advance health for everyone through innovation, research, education, and patient care. We are proud to offer advanced medical care, cutting-edge research, and exceptional training in the region's only academic health science center south of Houston.
Our vision, Moving Medicine Forward, focuses on six key areas:
Leading with Transparency & Integrity. We communicate openly about our goals, decisions, and challenges. Our leaders set clear expectations, share regular updates, and welcome feedback from all team members. Together, we build trust through consistent accountability and shared commitment to our vision.
Rewarding Excellence & Success. We incentivize and celebrate exceptional contributions in patient care, research, education, and innovation, fueling a culture of bold ideas and transparent recognition that drives continuous growth.
Pursuing Excellence in Patient Care. We commit to the highest standards of patient safety, embracing continuous improvement, proactive risk management, and an unwavering drive that empowers every team member to elevate care.
Maximizing Value & Impact. We create an environment where every team member can practice at the top of their scope. When our physicians and care teams work at their highest level, our patients receive better care, our clinicians find greater satisfaction, and our healthcare system becomes more efficient.
Building Careers. We strive to provide the mentorship, resources, and opportunities you need to advance in academic medicine. From achieving promotion to expanding your clinical practice or research program, we invest in your long-term success at UTMB.
Thriving as One Team. Internal Medicine is stronger when we work across specialties. We actively break down silos, share knowledge, and leverage each specialty’s unique strengths. Each division’s success strengthens our entire department and advances UTMB’s mission in patient care, research, and education.
These six pillars form the foundation of our approach to moving medicine forward, creating an environment where patient safety is paramount, clinicians are empowered to provide optimal care, innovation thrives, careers flourish, and healthcare value is maximized through teamwork and active faculty participation.