Professor, Internal Medicine-Geriatrics

Professor, Internal Medicine-Geriatrics

Galveston, Texas, United States

Faculty

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2600355

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) seeks a distinguished Geriatrics Clinician Scientist to join the Division of Geriatrics within the Department of Internal Medicine, with a primary appointment at the Sealy Center on Aging. This is a research-intensive position dedicated to advancing the science of aging-in-place through innovative clinical research, extramural funding acquisition, and mentorship of the next generation of geriatric researchers.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the UTMB Claude

D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center and the Texas Healthy Aging & Technology Initiative, contributing to UTMB's national leadership in aging research and technology-enabled solutions for older adults. Exceptionally qualified candidates who meet or exceed the required qualifications may be considered for appointment to an endowed professorship, reflecting UTMB's commitment to recruiting and retaining world-class aging researchers.

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) stands at an exciting crossroads of growth and transformation. As we continue Moving Medicine Forward, our focus is on advancing our tripartite mission – delivering high-value care, driving research, innovation, and cultivating excellence in medical education.

Our team is redefining what it means to deliver care in an academic setting – where access efficiency, discovery, and quality outcomes go hand in hand. We are investing in people, processes, and technology to create an environment where collaboration thrives, and every role contributes to advancing medicine.

With more than 140 faculty and 46 Advanced Practice Providers – and growing – the Department of Medicine is committed to fostering excellence across all mission areas. We are seeking faculty who share our passion for innovation, value the power of collaboration, and want to be a part of shaping the future of healthcare at UTMB.

The Division of Geriatrics at UTMB is dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older adults through excellence in clinical care, education, and research. With 8 faculty, 8 advanced practice providers and 2 to 4 fellows per year
, the Division provides comprehensive geriatric care across diverse settings, including ambulatory clinics, inpatient consult services, long-term care facilities, and the home environment through our House Call Program.

The House Call Program is a cornerstone of the Division’s mission—delivering compassionate, high-quality care to homebound older adults. This innovative program enables faculty and trainees to provide continuity of care, promote aging in place, and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations by addressing the complex medical, functional, and social needs of each patient.

The Division also leads UTMB’s Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit, a dedicated inpatient program designed to optimize outcomes for hospitalized older adults. The ACE Unit integrates a multidisciplinary approach—combining the expertise of physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and social workers to promote functional recovery, prevent complications, and ensure smooth transitions of care.

In addition to its clinical excellence, the Division is committed to training the next generation of geriatricians through its ACGME-accredited Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program, which offers robust inpatient and outpatient experiences, exposure to interdisciplinary care models, and mentorship from nationally recognized faculty. The Division also plays a vital role in medical education at all levels, integrating geriatric principles into the curriculum for medical students and residents across specialties.

Research and scholarly activity are integral to the Division’s work, with ongoing projects focused on healthy aging, dementia care, falls prevention, polypharmacy, and healthcare delivery innovations. The Division partners closely with the Sealy Center on Aging, creating a vibrant academic…