Transplant Hepatology / Hepatology Physician

About the role

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is seeking hepatologists and transplant hepatologists to help build the next chapter of hepatology care on the Gulf Coast. UTMB has identified hepatology as its highest‑priority recruitment focus and is making a significant institutional commitment to hepatology expansion, including development of a future liver transplant program, expanded liver disease services, recruitment of additional transplant‑focused specialists, and substantial investment in clinical and research infrastructure. The incoming physician will shape clinical strategy, participate in program development, collaborate with emerging transplant leadership, and help create a comprehensive hepatology service for a rapidly growing patient population.

Opportunity Highlights

• Rare opportunity to help build a future liver transplant program from the ground floor.
• Highest‑priority growth area within a rapidly expanding academic GI division.
• Leadership opportunities such as Section Head of Hepatology and Medical Director of Liver Transplantation.
• Potential for protected leadership time and expanded academic support.
• Develop and expand multidisciplinary liver disease service.
• Collaborate with newly recruited transplant‑focused clinical and research leadership.
• Participate in fellowship education, mentoring, and curriculum development.
• Robust research support, including biostatistics, grant management, registries, and clinical research infrastructure.
• Academic appointment with promotion opportunities.
• Flexible career pathways for clinician educators and physician‑scientists.
• Flexible lifestyle options throughout the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region.

Qualifications

• MD or DO.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
• Advanced training in Hepatology or Transplant Hepatology preferred.
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure.

Pay

$430,000 – $600,000

Schedule

Start date: ASAP

Benefits

• Potential for protected leadership time.
• Expanded academic support and promotion pathways.
• Robust research infrastructure and grant support.
• Opportunities for fellowship education and mentorship.
• Flexible lifestyle options in the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region.

Location

Galveston, Texas – a hip beach town on the Gulf Coast with eclectic boutiques, galleries, historic neighborhoods, sandy beaches, Moody Gardens, and the lively “Strand” area known for its yearly Mardi Gras celebration.