Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston offers a comprehensive program in Internal Medicine, with various divisions and specialties. The program is designed to provide high-quality education, research, and patient care.

Divisions and Specialties

The Internal Medicine program consists of several divisions, including:

• Allergy & Immunology
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• General Medicine
• Geriatrics Medicine
• Infectious Disease
• Medical Oncology & Hematology
• Nephrology
• Palliative Medicine
• Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
• Rheumatology

Geriatrics Medicine Program

The Geriatrics Medicine program is a specialized division that focuses on the care and treatment of elderly patients. The program offers a range of services, including:

• Monitoring long-term treatment of chronic conditions
• Medication management
• Temporary visits after hospitalization
• Coordination of care with home health agencies
• Basic blood work, procedures, and imaging in the home
• Coordination of social needs
• Coordination with UTMB health specialists and hospital
• Palliative Care

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Home Based Primary Care Program, patients must meet the following criteria:

• Be over 65 years of age
• Have difficulty transporting to clinic appointments due to cognitive or physical decline
• Have a history of stroke, severe decline in mobility, Parkinson's, dementia, COPD, congestive heart failure, or oxygen dependency
• Be a resident of Assisted Living or Memory Care Unit
• Geographical restrictions may apply
• Each case is reviewed by the Home Based Primary Care Call Team for acceptance

Meet the Team

The Geriatrics Medicine program has a team of experienced healthcare professionals, including:

• Cis, Ashley, MSN, ARPN, FNP-BC, FNP-C
• den Herder, Jessica, APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-C
• Gonzalez, Melissa, FNP-C
• Henderson, Carla, APRN, GNP, FNP-BC
• Michael, Tammie, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
• Young, Jennifer, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C
• Kaushik, Vinod, MD
• Kumfa, Cecil, MD
• Rotkiewicz, Anna, MD
• Campbell, Lauren
• Salzar, Linda, RN

Education and Research

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston offers a range of educational programs, including residency and fellowship programs. The institution is also involved in various research initiatives, with a focus on improving patient care and advancing medical knowledge.