Academy Director


Sunil_JainSunil K. Jain, MD, has been appointed director of the UTMB Academy of Master Clinicians (AMC) effective September 1, 2022 for a three year term.

Dr. Jain, a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, joined UTMB in 2006 and has been a member of AMC since its inception in 2014. He currently serves as the Neonatal Perinatal Fellowship Director, working with the Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Neonatology teams to ensure high-quality care for pregnant mothers and neonates.

As Director, Dr. Jain provides leadership in developing a strategic vision focused on improving UTMB’s clinical mission, and working closely with the Academy of Research Mentors (ARM) and Academy of Master Teachers (AMT) in mentoring clinicians, educators, scholars and scientists.

Academy Co-Director


Laith Alzweri, MD has been appointed co-director of the UTMB Academy of Master Clinicians (AMC) effective January 24, 2023.

Dr. Alzweri, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, joined UTMB in 2019. He currently serves as the Director of Men's  & Health and Male Genitourinary Reconstruction and Associate Director, Urology Residency Program for the Division of Urology in the Department of Surgery

As co-director, Dr. Alzweri will assist Dr. Jain and leadership in developing a strategic vision focused on collaborations in improving the UTMB’s clinical mission and working closely with the Academy of Research Mentors (ARM) and Academy of Master Teachers (AMT) in mentoring clinicians, educators, scholars, and scientists. We look forward to working with him to provide development and enrichment opportunities for our outstanding clinical faculty.