Leadership
Welcome from the Chair
Welcome to the Department of Internal Medicine at UTMB. Our department is built on a tradition of excellence in patient care, education, research, and innovation. Every day, our faculty, trainees, advanced practice providers, and staff work together with a shared commitment to improving the health of the communities we serve.
As one of the largest departments within the institution, we embrace collaboration across specialties while preparing the next generation of physicians and physician-scientists. Through groundbreaking research, compassionate clinical care, and outstanding educational programs, we continue moving medicine forward.
Whether you are a patient, learner, researcher, prospective faculty member, or community partner, we invite you to explore our department and discover the people and programs that make Internal Medicine at UTMB exceptional.
Salim Hayek, MD, FAHA, FACC
Edward Randall and Edward Randall Jr. Distinguished Chair in Internal Medicine
Professor and Chair, Department of Internal Medicine