Faculty: Innovation Drives Us. Compassion Guides Us.
UT Southwestern Medical Center’s 3,200+ faculty physicians and scientists are renowned for their groundbreaking research and translating science-driven discoveries into dynamic new treatments for patients. Our faculty also finds deep fulfillment in mentoring future generations, providing specialized care, and pushing the boundaries of medicine. Join us and make an impact – from the lab to the classroom to the exam room.
Faculty Careers at UT Southwestern
Join our team at UT Southwestern Medical Center, the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the ninth consecutive year. This is an unparalleled opportunity to blend world-class clinical practice with groundbreaking research and education at one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers. Combining breakthrough science with the latest medical advancements, UT Southwestern sets the standard for innovative, compassionate, high-quality patient care for North Texas.
Top-Tier Institution
UT Southwestern ranks among the nation’s top hospitals for care in 12 specialties – the most in Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report.
- #9 in the nation in Neurology & Neurosurgery
- #12 in the nation in Ear, Nose & Throat
- #15 in the nation in Rehabilitation
- #16 in the nation in Geriatrics
- #16 in the nation in Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
- #18 in the nation in Diabetes & Endocrinology
- #20 in the nation in Cancer Care
- #20 in the nation in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery
- #24 in the nation in Urology
- #26 in the nation in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
- #29 in the nation in Orthopedics
- #37 in the nation in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Academic Excellence
Engage in a robust academic environment that prioritizes teaching residents, fellows, and medical students, contributing to a rich educational legacy.
Research Focus
Research at UT Southwestern solves for unmet needs by finding better treatments, cures, and prevention with a commitment to ensuring real-world application.
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Our Esteemed Faculty Includes:
6
Nobel Prize recipients
25
National Academy of Science members, one of the highest honors attainable by an American scientist
#1
Hospital in DFW
25
National Academy of Medicine
members
14
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Investigators
2
recipients of the prestigious
Breakthrough Prize
6
Nobel Prize recipients
25
National Academy of Science members, one of the highest honors attainable by an American scientist
#1
in DFW. Again.
24
National Academy of Medicine
members
14
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Investigators
2
recipients of the prestigious
Breakthrough Prize
Commitment to Medical Education and Research
Nationally Recognized in Patient Care
We Educate
If you’re searching for an environment where you can constantly expand your horizons, UT Southwestern is your ultimate destination. We’re home to one of the nation’s top medical schools with emerging curricula and one-of-a-kind learning opportunities.
We Discover
At UT Southwestern, our researchers have the resources, support, cutting-edge technology, and funding necessary to produce breakthroughs that can have global implications.
We Heal
Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the ninth consecutive year and among the nation's top hospitals for care in 12 specialties – the most in Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report. UT Southwestern is where health care professionals deliver the future of medicine, every day.A Great Place to Work, Officially
UT Southwestern is regularly recognized among the top places to work in Dallas-Fort Worth and the U.S. Here are just a few of the awards we've earned:- #1 Hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth
- Magnet® Recognition
- Best WorkPlaces for Men in Nursing
- Becker's Healthcare 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
- America's Best Employers for New Grads
- Top 10 National Employers – Forbes
- Best Places to Work – Dallas Business Journal
- Corporate Citizen Award – LaunchAbility
- Best Employers for New Grads – Forbes
- Platinum Fit-Friendly Worksite Designation – American Heart Association
- Best Places to Work Postdocs – The Scientist
- Employer of the Year – Association for Independent Living
- Celebration of Diversity Award Finalist – Ernst & Young and the Dallas Arboretum
- Mother-Friendly Worksite – Texas Department of State Health Services
- Lex Frieden Employment Award – Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities
- National Center for Healthcare Leadership
- 2022 Pinnacle of Excellence Award for Patient Experience – Press Ganey
Meaningful Milestones:
25 Years at UT Southwestern
Each year, our Employee Recognition Program celebrates the achievements of employees who have dedicated 25 years of service to our institution and its patients. Hear what they love most about being part of UT Southwestern and how much reaching that amazing milestone means to them.
