Program Leadership
Dear Applicant,
UT Southwestern is a premier institution with a storied history that is in the midst of an exciting period of growth. With three diverse clinical training sites, residents can expect to develop excellent clinical acumen while interacting with world class faculty who are pioneers in their respective fields. The Department of Medicine has a legacy of commitment to innovation, and there are abundant opportunities for residents to engage with research and clinical pursuits. Under the leadership of Dr. Dino Kazi, Associate Program Directors and Chief Residents, the residency program continues to embody the spirit of scientific pursuit and of service. Our program is deeply committed to diversity, and under the guidance of Dr. Quinn Capers IV, we continue to strive for equity and excellence for all. The success of the Department of Internal Medicine is a direct result of the close ties between the housestaff and our world-class clinical faculty and at UT Southwestern, we are dedicated to training future leaders and delivering excellent care across the spectrum. Read on below to learn more about our leadership.
Warmly,
Tommy Wang
2022-2023 Chief Residents
Emily Hoff, M.D.
Medical School: Yale University
Vicente Morales Oyarvide, M.D., M.P.H.
Medical School: Tecnológico de Monterrey Escuela de Medicina
Matthew Robson, M.D.
Medical School: University of South Alabama
Edward Stephens, M.D.
Medical School: Indiana University
Emil Thyssen, M.D.
Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia
Lauren Ward, M.D.
Medical School: University of Minnesota
Associate Program Directors
Sujata Bhushan, M.D.
Associate Professor
Division of General Internal Medicine
Rosechelle Ruggiero, M.D.
Associate Professor
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care
Mentorship and Residency Recruitment
Kerry Dunbar, M.D.
Professor
Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases
Curriculum Development
Christiana Renner, M.D.
Associate Professor
Division of Hospital Medicine
Dale Okorodudu, M.D.
Associate Professor
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care
Ambarish Pandey, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Division of Cardiology
Resident Research
Elizabeth Paulk, M.D.
Professor
Division of General Internal Medicine, Palliative Care
Resident Recuritment
Sarah Wingfield, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Division of Geriatric Medicine
Associate Director of Education
Vice Chairs
Reeni Abraham, M.D.
Associate Professor and Associate Vice Chair
Undergraduate Medical Education
Quinn Capers IV, M.D.
Professor and Vice Chair
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Joel Elmquist, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Professor and Vice Chair
Research
Jose Joglar, M.D.
Professor and Vice Chair
Clinical Affairs, Parkland
S. Susan Hedayati, M.D.
Professor and Associate Vice Chair
Research
Salahuddin Kazi, M.D.
Professor and Vice Chair
Education
Steven Leach, M.D.
Professor and Associate Vice Chair
Clinical Operations
R. Tyler Miller, M.D.
Professor and Vice Chair
Chief of Medicine, VA Medical Center
Sharon Reimold, M.D.
Professor and Vice Chair
Clinical Operations and Faculty Development
Jonathan C. Weissler, M.D.
Professor and Vice Chair
Chief of Medicine, University Hospitals