Chair, Department of Internal Medicine

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) invites applications for a strategy-driven, entrepreneurial, collaborative physician-leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a rising leader to shape one of the nation’s most prestigious departments during a time of transformative growth and guide a nationally recognized department with a rich history of excellence in patient care, education, and research. The Chair will foster collaboration, spearhead innovation, and drive ambitious strategic initiatives to define the future of the Department.

UT Southwestern offers unparalleled opportunities, a thriving health system, and a collaborative, cross-disciplinary research environment, creating an extraordinary platform for impact at scale. As the only academic medical center in the the rapidly growing Dallas-Fort Worth area, UT Southwestern provides a unique opportunity to build upon an enormously strong department with few traditional constraints. A true green fields mentality and culture of striving underpin the institution and are bolstered by a strong financial foundation. The institution is exceptionally well-equipped to support bold growth and lasting transformation.

With over $121 million in extramural funding in 2024, the Department of Internal Medicine is a national leader in biomedical research. Its clinical operations span multiple hospitals, including William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Parkland Memorial Hospital, the VA North Texas Health System, and Texas Health Resources, providing broad patient care experiences. The Department is a leader in training physicians, operating highly regarded residency and fellowship programs. The Chair will advance these efforts, ensuring continued leadership in medical innovation, training, and patient-centered care.

The Chair will oversee the largest department at UT Southwestern, guiding faculty who deliver care across multiple hospitals and outpatient sites. Partnering with School of Medicine and health system leaders, the Chair will expand access in high-demand specialties, enhance patient experience, and support physician wellbeing—all while ensuring that growth in clinical operations fuels the Department’s tremendous research and educational strengths.

The Department is home to nationally recognized faculty advancing discovery across basic, translational, and clinical research. Leveraging UTSW’s extensive network of institutes and partnerships in engineering, data science, and population health, the Chair will champion interdisciplinary initiatives, elevate the Department’s national visibility, and translate breakthroughs into improved outcomes for patients across the region and beyond.

The Chair will support the Department’s academic missions in research and education, ensuring faculty have the resources, mentorship, and support needed to maximize their impact. UT Southwestern provides sustained institutional support through strong funding, world-class infrastructure, and a deeply collaborative environment—the Chair will have the opportunity to grow the Department’s research portfolio, expand educational programs, drive innovation across all missions, and lead robust faculty recruitment efforts to attract and retain top talent that will elevate the Department’s stature and capabilities for years to come. Fiscal stewardship will be key, with responsibility for managing resources effectively and identifying new opportunities, including philanthropy, to advance strategic priorities.

This is a unique opportunity for a visionary physician-leader to shape the future of a department already at the forefront of academic medicine, with the resources, scale, and culture to set new standards in research, training, and clinical care. The ideal candidate will be an innovative and collaborative leader with a distinguished record in academic medicine; a commitment to education, research, clinical excellence, healthcare access, and faculty wellbeing; and demonstrated success in managing complex academic and clinical enterprises. Candidates must hold an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree; maintain board certification; and qualify for a senior faculty appointment at the rank of Professor.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent below. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

Ariannah Mirick is leading this search with Nicholas Strand, Jasmine Miller, and Madeleine Ruth.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.