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Susan Chubinskaya, PhD, MS

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, Provost, and Chief Academic Officer.

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.

Provost's Office News and Events

The Office of the Provost was pleased to host a welcome reception honoring the appointment of Dr. David L. Vines as Senior Vice President and Dean of the UTMB School of Health Professions.

Leaders from across the university gathered to meet Dr. Vines, learn more about his distinguished background, and extend a warm welcome to campus. He joins UTMB with an exceptional record of academic and clinical leadership, including founding and developing one of the nation’s only entry-level Master of Science in Respiratory Care (MSRC) programs—now recognized as a national model of excellence.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Vines to UTMB and look forward to the vision, innovation, and leadership he will bring to the School of Health Professions.

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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 faculty, staff, and students. 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.

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