Welcome to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and the Department of Internal Medicine. From its origin a little over 60 years ago as a tiny group under the chairmanship of Dr. Tinsley R. Harrison, the department has grown steadily in size and national distinction. It has always sought to be academic in the fullest sense of the word, with no neglect of teaching, clinical care or scientific investigation. Its operating motto is simple:
"We want to be better next year than we are this year. Nothing less. Nothing more."
Currently the faculty numbers 441 primary faculty with 65 faculty from other departments holding secondary appointments. The primary faculty includes two (2) members of the National Academy of Sciences, four (4) members of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy, and four (4) members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Its secondary faculty includes two Nobel Laureates. Twenty-one (21) primary faculty are members of the American Society for Clinical Investigation and twenty-three (23) are members of the Association of American Physicians. There are 155 house officers and 123 fellows in training.
Included in our web site are introductions to the past chairmen, Dr. J. Gregory Fitz, Dr. Daniel Foster and Dr. Donald Seldin, our vice chairmen Dr. Daniel Goodenberger, Dr. Jonathan Weissler and Dr. Carlos Girod as well as the chiefs of each of our divisions. We will also provide links to the residency training program, and updated calendars and scheduled conferences, including Internal Medicine Grand Rounds.
Sincerely,
David H. Johnson, MD, Chairman
Donald W. Seldin Distinguished Chair in Internal Medicine
