The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine (SOM) is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Chair for the Surgical Specialty and Musculoskeletal Integrated Service Unit. The successful candidate will also be put forth to hold the position of Subram Glopal Krishnana MD and Sumant Krishnan MD Endowed Chair. An endowed chair at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley represents one of the University’s highest honors and is awarded to faculty who demonstrate exceptional distinction in their field. Resources associated with the endowed chair are included to support scholarly activities, research, and professional development. Reporting to Dean of the School of Medicine, the Chair will be responsible for building and maintaining a robust clinical practice, research programs, high quality graduate medical education programs, medical student education, and a collegial interactive culture. This leader will be expected to divide their time between administrative leadership while maintaining a surgical practice. This is a wonderful opportunity for a visionary leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and drive to oversee and build a thriving clinical enterprise.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Administration:
- Serve as the primary leader and representative of the Surgical Specialty and Musculoskeletal Integrated Service Unit. , including all represented / included surgical subspecialties.
- Leadership and Engagement with the UTRGV Ambulatory Surgery Center partnership.
- Collaborate with institutional leadership to build and grow an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship, and other surgical specialty education programs.
- Supervise and support the Surgical Specialty MSK faculty, a diverse group of specialists, including Dermatology, Family Medicine Sports Medicine, Orthopedic surgical specialties, Otorhinolaryngology, and Audiology.
Education and Training:
- Foster excellence in medical education for residents and medical students.
- Ensure compliance with ACGME requirements and maintain accreditation for all applicable GME programs.
- Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for faculty, residents, fellows, and medical students.
Faculty Recruitment and Development:
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline for faculty recruitment and retention.
- Promote faculty engagement in research, education, and clinical care.
- Cultivate a collaborative and supportive environment for academic and clinical growth.
Clinical Program Development:
- Oversee the expansion and success of clinical programs, including orthopedic and non-orthopedic surgical specialties.
- Collaborate with Clinical Service Line Administrators, assistant vice president of clinical operations, and assistant vice president of revenue cycle to enhance patient care and outcomes.
- Ensure the department meets quality and safety standards for clinical services.
Hospital and Community Relations:
- Maintain and strengthen clinical and business relationships with multiple hospital partners where learners train and faculty practice. .
- Work closely with hospital leadership to align department goals with institutional priorities.
- Advocate for resources to support the ISU’s clinical, educational, and research missions.
Operational and Financial Oversight:
- Work with Department Administrator and Decision Support to develop and manage ISU budgets to support academic, clinical, and research activities.
- Monitor and ensure financial sustainability of clinical and educational programs.
- Lead efforts to secure funding and resources for ISU initiatives.
The UTRGV School of Medicine, established in 2015 and located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, has a focus toward community health. The school’s program prioritizes social responsibility, respect, dignity, sensitivity, sensibility, advocacy and community service – with a mission to improve health, and life, at the individual and community levels.
