Welcome to the Office of the Provost at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)!

It is an exciting and transformative time at UTMB, as our institution’s rich history has paved the way for unprecedented innovation, growth, and excellence across all our mission areas. I am honored to serve the UTMB community as the Senior Vice President and Provost ad interim in the Academic Enterprise.

It is our mission to prepare exceptional future leaders in the fields of medicine, nursing, biomedical sciences, allied health professions, and public health. With wide-ranging expertise across schools and a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, we proudly train professionals with the knowledge, fortitude, and vision to expertly navigate modern health care challenges.

The engagement and satisfaction of our academic community members are critical to our continued growth and success. I am very proud of the hard-working individuals within the Academic Enterprise who make this success possible every day. We are deeply committed to upholding a campus environment that is supportive, nurturing, and inspiring for all learners, faculty, and staff.

UTMB has a well-established reputation for the high-quality education, research, and clinical care it has delivered over more than 130 years. This history inspires us to continually push boundaries, set new academic benchmarks, and innovate to shape the future of health care.

Thank you to all who contribute to this immensely valuable work. I am excited to work together to expand UTMB’s impact and enhance our legacy as a world-class academic medical institution.

Our Mission:

The Provost oversees the entire Academic Enterprise, serving as an advocate for the interests of all our students, residents, and members of our faculty and staff.

The Provost’s Office works to ensure continued excellence in the areas of education, research, and patient care. We are fully committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty, staff, and students. We recognize that diverse teams of individuals representing various backgrounds and perspectives are essential to advancing UTMB’s mission and vision. We are dedicated to creating a campus environment where all can belong. We are resolute in our commitment to provide the best available resources to help our Academic Enterprise flourish and fulfill our overall mission to improve health for the people of Texas and around the world. 

The Provost provides leadership and support to all five schools at the University of Texas Medical Branch: School of Health Professions, John Sealy School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Public and Population Health, and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.