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Susan Chubinskaya, PhD, MS

Welcome to the Office of the Provost at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)!

It is an exciting and transformative time at UTMB, as our institution’s rich history has paved the way for unprecedented innovation, growth, and excellence across all our mission areas. I am honored to serve the UTMB community as the Senior Vice President, Provost, and Chief Academic Officer.

It is our mission to prepare exceptional future leaders in the fields of medicine, nursing, biomedical sciences, allied health professions, and public health. With wide-ranging expertise across schools and a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, we proudly train professionals with the knowledge, fortitude, and vision to expertly navigate modern health care challenges.

The engagement and satisfaction of our academic community members are critical to our continued growth and success. I am very proud of the hard-working individuals within the Academic Enterprise who make this success possible every day. We are deeply committed to upholding a campus environment that is supportive, nurturing, and inspiring for all learners, faculty, and staff.

Provost's Office News and Events

Provost's Lecture Series

Dr. Shah cuts the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the launch of UTMB’s new Department of Aerospace and Exploration Medicine. Thank you to everyone who joined us on October 27 for the Provost’s Lecture Series featuring Dr. J.D. Polk, NASA Chief Health and Medical Officer, and the ribbon-cutting celebration for the new UTMB Department of Aerospace and Exploration Medicine.

View event photos and the livestream recording on the Provost’s Lecture Series webpage.

Professor's Dinner

UTMB’s 17 new professors honored at the 2026 Professors’ Dinner gather on the dark wooden staircase for a group photo. Congratulations to the 17 new UTMB professors appointed or promoted in FY26! We celebrated this significant academic milestone on October 28, at the Open Gates Conference Center. The Professor's Dinner brought together our newest professors, their guests, and academic leaders to recognize their years of dedication, scholarly achievement, leadership, and commitment to advancing education, research, and health care.

Our Mission:

The Provost oversees the entire Academic Enterprise, serving as an advocate for the interests of all our students, residents, and members of our faculty and staff.

The Provost’s Office works to ensure continued excellence in the areas of education, research, and patient care. We are fully committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We are resolute in our commitment to provide the best available resources to help our Academic Enterprise flourish and fulfill our overall mission to improve health for the people of Texas and around the world.

The Provost provides leadership and support to all five schools at the University of Texas Medical Branch: School of Health Professions, John Sealy School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Public and Population Health, and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

Academic Enterprise Announcements