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
2021-2022 Chief Residents
Justin Holmes, M.D.
Medical School: University of Colorado
Mridula Nadamuni, M.D.
Medical School: University of Southern California
Piyush Nathani, M.D.
Medical School: All India Institute
Matt Schroeder, M.D.
Medical School: Saint Louis University
Sarah Williams, M.D.
Medical School: University of Colorado
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.
Associate Professor
Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases
Curriculum Development
Christiana Renner, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Division of Hospital Medicine
Dale Okorodudu, M.D.
Assistant 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
Kavita Bhavan, M.D.
Associate Professor and Associate Vice Chair
Clinical Innovation and High Value Care
Quinn Capers IV, M.D.
Professor and Vice Chair
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Jose Joglar, M.D.
Professor and Vice Chair
Clinical Affairs, Parkland
S. Susan Hedayati, M.D.
Professor and Vice Chair
Research
Salahuddin Kazi, M.D.
Professor and 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 for
Clinical Operations and Faculty Development
Jonathan C. Weissler, M.D.
Professor and Vice Chair
Chief of Medicine, University Hospitals