Program Leadership
![Thomas J. Wang, M.D.](/departments/internal-medicine/assets/wang-thomas-square.jpg)
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, many of whom are pioneers in their respective fields. The Department of Internal 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. Salahuddin "Dino" Kazi, the 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 inclusion, and we reflect the many cultures and perspectives that enable us to reach our full potential while using our individuality to deliver excellence in health care, education, and research. The success of our Department is a direct result of the close ties between the housestaff and our outstanding clinical faculty and at UT Southwestern, we are dedicated to training future leaders and delivering excellent care across the spectrum. Learn more about our leadership below.
2024-2025 Chief Residents
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Sharlene Dong, M.D., M.S.
- Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine
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Jaskeerat "JK" Gulati, M.D.
- Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical School
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Alex Jones, M.D.
- Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
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Gabriela Martinez Zayas, M.D.
- Medical School: Tecnológico de Monterrey Escuela de Medicina
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Dorothy "Jet" Patterson, M.D.
- Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
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John Rose, M.D.
- Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Associate Program Directors
![Sujata Bhushan, M.D.](/departments/internal-medicine/divisions/general-internal-medicine/assets/bhushan-sujata-square.jpg)
Associate Professor
- Division of General Internal Medicine
- Medicine-Psychiatry Program
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Assistant Professor
- Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases
- Curriculum Development
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Associate Professor
- Division of Geriatric Medicine
- Health Systems Track and the Combined Geriatrics-Internal Medicine Track
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Assistant Professor
- Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases
- Resident Recuritment
![Dale Okorodudu, M.D.](/departments/internal-medicine/divisions/pulmonary-critical-care/assets/okorodudu-dale-square.jpg)
![Ambarish Pandey, M.D.](/departments/internal-medicine/divisions/cardiology/assets/pandey-ambarish-square.jpg)
![Christiana Renner, M.D.](/departments/internal-medicine/divisions/hospitalist/assets/renner-christiana-square.jpg)
![Rosechelle Ruggiero, M.D.](/departments/internal-medicine/divisions/pulmonary-critical-care/assets/ruggiero-rosechelle-square.jpg)
Associate Professor
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care
- Mentorship and Residency Recruitment
![Sarah Wingfield, M.D.](/departments/internal-medicine/divisions/geriatrics/assets/wingfield-sarah-square.jpg)
Associate Director of Education
![Shannon Scielzo, Ph.D.](/departments/internal-medicine/education-training/assets/scielzo-shannon-square.jpg)
Associate Professor
- Division of General Internal Medicine
- Evaluation and Assessment Analyst