Please join me in congratulating Majka B. Woods, PhD, on her appointment as the inaugural Chair of the Department of Medical Education in the John Sealy School of Medicine (JSSOM), effective immediately.

This role is in addition to her position as Vice Dean for Academic Affairs in the JSSOM. Dr. Woods joined UTMB in 2015 as Assistant Dean and Director of Educational Development in the School of Medicine and became Associate Dean for Educational Affairs in 2018. She was promoted to Vice Dean for Academic Affairs in late 2020, after serving ad interim since 2019.

Through her work in our JSSOM, she has helped to expand and support faculty development efforts related to the delivery of high-quality medical education, and has collaborated with other schools to develop robust, consistent education systems.  Dr. Woods holds a PhD in educational psychology from Baylor University, as well as a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in education from Baylor. 

As the inaugural Chair of the Department of Medical Education, she will focus on excellence in patient education, mentoring, and scholarship, working closely with the Vice President and Chief Research Officer, Chairs, Institute and Center Directors, and other leaders to achieve these results. We are grateful for her outstanding contributions thus far, and we are excited for her leadership as she takes on this new role.

Many thanks,

Charles P. Mouton, MD, MS, MBA
Executive Vice President, Provost, and Dean, John Sealy School of Medicine
Thomas N. and Gleaves P. James Distinguished Chair