GME Leadership

Larissa Velez, M.D.

Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education
Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine

• Provides input and oversight of GME

larissa.velez@UTSouthwestern.edu

Michael Green, M.D.

Designated Institutional Officer (DIO)
Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education
Professor, Department of Pediatrics

• Provides accreditation oversight and administration for GME

Michael.Green@UTSouthwestern.edu

Karuna Raj, M.D.

Assistant Designated Institutional Official (ADIO)
Professor, Department of Radiology

• Provides accreditation oversight and administration for GME

Karuna.Raj@UTSouthwestern.edu

Aditee Ambardekar, M.D. MSEd

Assistant Designated Institutional Official (ADIO)
Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management

• Provides accreditation oversight and administration for GME

Aditee.Ambardekar@UTSouthwestern.edu

Daniel Scott, M.D.

Assistant Dean, Simulation and Student Integration
Professor, Department of Surgery

• Oversees transition periods in medical education, including transitions from medical school to residency and from residency to fellowship

Daniel.Scott@UTSouthwestern.edu

GME Office Staff

The GME Office is dedicated to supporting residency and fellowship programs by ensuring compliance with institutional, accrediting, and regulatory requirements. Our team works closely with program leadership to provide guidance on policy implementation, accreditation standards, and documentation processes, helping to maintain the integrity and quality of graduate medical education. Each training site has a designated GME representative available to assist with program-specific compliance and administrative needs. Please refer to the staff contact list below to connect with the appropriate representative for your location.