This senior leadership role serves as the Medical Director for the UTRGV Diabetes Center of Excellence, guiding strategic development and clinical operations within a multidisciplinary academic setting. The position involves designing integrated care models to address diabetes prevention and treatment, overseeing quality metrics and accreditation efforts, and leading clinical research initiatives to enhance the academic environment. Key responsibilities include mentoring medical trainees, developing population health programs, and managing a clinical endocrinology practice. The role is particularly appealing for its opportunity to champion innovative, value-based care tailored to the Rio Grande Valley community while fostering a collaborative culture across medicine, nursing, and pharmacy. This position combines administrative leadership with direct patient care and scholarly activity in a mission-driven academic institution.