Dr. Podolsky became president of UT Southwestern Medical Center in September 2008. He also holds the Philip O’Bryan Montgomery Jr., MD, Distinguished Presidential Chair in Academic Administration and the Doris and Bryan Wildenthal Distinguished Chair in Medical Science. Dr. Podolsky is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine and former president of the American Gastroenterological Association. Before joining UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dr. Podolsky held various positions at Harvard Medical School and Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital.
Becker's Recognition
Daniel Podolsky, MDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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