Advanced GI Physician

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is expanding its advanced endoscopy program and seeks an Academic Advanced Endoscopist to help shape the division’s next phase of clinical and academic growth. The division is experiencing rapid procedural expansion, increasing demand for advanced pancreaticobiliary services, and significant institutional investment in endoscopy infrastructure.

This is an ideal opportunity for physicians who want both procedural complexity and academic engagement. Faculty participate in advanced therapeutic endoscopy, fellowship education, research, multidisciplinary collaboration, and strategic program growth while benefiting from increasing institutional support and facility expansion.

Opportunity Highlights

• Rare opportunity to help shape a rapidly expanding advanced endoscopy program.
• Growing procedural volume, including ERCP, EUS, POEM, ESD, severe pancreatitis interventions, as well as newly emerging esophageal, bariatric, and other advanced procedures.
• Opportunity to perform a broad range of complex procedures.
• New endoscopy suite expansion planned at Jennie Sealy Hospital.
• Significant institutional investment in advanced GI services.
• Opportunity to develop subspecialty interests and academic niches.
• Protected academic time combined with substantial procedural practice.
• Fellowship teaching and procedural education opportunities.
• Access to strong clinical research and outcomes infrastructure.
• Immediate procedural demand and strong referral network.
• Join a division investing heavily in advanced GI innovation and long-term growth.
• Flexible residential options throughout Houston's coastal and suburban communities.

Candidate Qualifications

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

Why UTMB? UTMB offers a unique opportunity to join a division that is actively investing in the future of gastroenterology and hepatology. Physicians can build meaningful academic careers while maintaining a strong clinical practice, participating in fellowship education, developing subspecialty expertise, and contributing to the growth of an institution committed to innovation, collaboration, and long-term success. The combination of academic opportunity, clinical complexity, institutional support, and Greater Houston lifestyle flexibility creates a compelling destination for gastroenterologists seeking lasting impact.