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Sean Garcia, MD

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210-567-0777

garciase@uthscsa.edu

Departments & Divisions

Sean E. Garcia, MD, FHM

Professor/Clinical

Dr. Sean Garcia is a published, board-certified Hospitalist who joined UT Health San Antonio as an Assistant Professor/Clinical in July 2003, rising to the rank of Associate Professor/Clinical in 2010 and later to Professor/Clinical in 2017. Dr. Garcia earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Pathology (graduating Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Arizona in 1994 before going on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, AZ in 1999. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio in 2002 (serving as Chief Resident from 2002 to 2003). Dr. Garcia's area of focus is Hospital Medicine and he has been engaged in medical student and resident education since joining UT Health and he has made significant contributions to preclinical education as a course director for MS1 and MS2 courses beginning in 2009.  He was a Course Director for Introduction to Clinical Sciences from 2009 to 2013 and he was also responsible for developing the current preclinical curriculum and is currently the Module Co-Director for Hematology and Respiratory Modules for MS1s and was previous Module Co-Director for Digestive Health and Nutrition for the MS2s.

Dr. Garcia's commitment to medical education has been recognized with the receipt of many medical student, residency, and program teaching awards including the prestigious "Presidential Teaching Excellence Award" (2017), the highest honor bestowed by UT Health San Antonio. He has also been inducted into UT Health's Academy of Master Teachers and he maintains an interest in interprofessional education as a member of UT Health's LINC. Dr. Garcia is a member of several professional organizations including the American College of Physician's Texas Chapter, the Academic Alliance of Internal Medicine, and the Society of Hospital Medicine.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 1999 - Doctor of Medicine - University of Arizona College of Medicine
    • 1994 - Bachelor of Science - Biology and Psychology (Magna Cum Laude) - University of Arizona

    Training

    • 2002 - Residency - Internal Medicine - University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

    Appointments

    • 07/2019 - Present - Associate Section Chief - University Hospital
    • 9/2017 - Present - Professor/Clinical - UT Health San Antonio
    • 09/2010 - 09/2017 - Associate Professor/Clinical - UT Health San Antonio
    • 07/2003 - 09/2010 - Assistant Professor/Clinical - UT Health San Antonio
    • 07/2002 - 07/2003 - Chief Resident - UT Health San Antonio
    • 1/2008 - Medical Director of Quality - University Hospital

  • Instruction & Training

    • 07/2015 - Present, UTHSCSA Resident Mentorship, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
    • 03/2015 - Present, Community Service- Learner Advising/Mentorship, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
    • 07/2013 - Present, CIRC5017 Hematology, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
    • 08/2012 - Present, CIRC5005 Clinical Skills, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
    • 11/2011 - Present, Journal Club, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
    • 09/2011 - Present, CIRC5013 Respiratory Health, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
    • 09/2011 - Present, CIRC6011 Digestive Health & Nutrition, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
    • 07/2011 - Present, On Becoming a Doctor- Clinical Assessment of the Patient, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
    • 03/2007 - Present, MEDI4170 Internal Medicine Internship Readiness Elective, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
    • 07/2003 - Present, MEDI4046 General Medicine Ward/Subinternship VA, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
    • 07/2002 - Present, MEDI3105 Medicine Clerkship, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

  • Research & Grants

    Expertise

    Alcohol Withdrawal

    Community Service Learning

    Diabetes Management

    Hematology

    Hospital Medicine

    Pre-Clinical Medical Education

    Grants

    State

    Funding Agency: UTHSCSA, Center for Humanities and Medical Ethics, School of Medicine, Mini/Midi Grants

    Title: Center for Humanities and Medical Ethics Midi Grant

    Status: Complete

    Period: 04/2017-04/2018

    Role: Co-Investigator

    Total Costs: $6,000

    Grant Detail: Grant provided by the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics for a community service learning project to provide clinical services for the unfunded LGBTQ+ population. The grant allowed the clinic to be implemented and was used to cover laboratory costs and medications for the patients.

  • Service

    Department

    09/2006-Present: Mortality Review Member, UTHSCSA Internal Medicine

    07/2004-Present: Medical Student Education Committee, Member

    School

    04/2016-Present: Vice Dean for Inclusion and Diversity Search Committee, Member

    10/2014-Present: ITL: Institute for Transformational Learning Committee, Member

    09/2011-Present: Hematology and Circulation Modules Course, Co-Director

    09/2011-Present: Respiratory Health Module Course, Co-Director

    03/2011-Present: Curriculum Reform Steering Committee, Member

    07/2016-09/2018: Digestive Health and Nutrition Course, Co-Director

    08/2014-08/2021: Faculty Assembly Executive Committee, Past Chair

    09/2014-12/2014: Psychiatry Chair Search Committee, Member

    08/2013-08/2014: Faculty Assembly Executive Committee, Chair

    08/2013-08/2014: Faculty Assembly Executive Committee, Chair Elect

    05/2009-05/2013: Introduction to the Clinical Sciences I & II Course, Co-Director

    11/2009-05/2010: LCME Self Study Committee, Chair

    01/2010-01/2011: LCME Task Force, Member

    09/2005-08/2010: Admissions Committee, Member

    09/2009-07/2010: CORE Committee, Member

    09/2005-09/2009: Clinical Promotions Committee, Chair

    05/2006-04/2009: VERITAS, Group Leader

    04/2008-05/2008: Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Search Committee, Member

    Institutional

    10/2019-Present: Linking Professions for Collaboration (LINC) Committee Member, UTHSCSA- San Antonio, TX

    03/2008-Present: Transforming Care at the Bedside Retreat Participant, University Hospital- San Antonio, TX

    01/2008-Present: Medical Director of Quality, University Hospital- San Antonio, TX

    06/2007-Present: Length of Stay Committee Member, University Hospital- San Antonio, TX

    01/2006-Present: Peer Reviewer, University Hospital- San Antonio, TX

    12/2005-Present: Quality Risk Management Member, University Hospital

    12/2005-05/2014: Quality Committee Co-Chair, University Hospital- San Antonio, TX

    01/2008-02/2009: Clinical Decision Technology Committee Chair, University Hospital- San Antonio, TX

    07/2006-09/2008: Pain Management Task Force Chair, University Hospital- San Antonio, TX

    07/2007-07/2008: Pneumonia Core Measures Task Force Member, University Hospital- San Antonio, TX

    07/2006-07/2008: Robert Wood Johnson Expecting Success Committee Member, University Hospital- San Antonio, TX

    Service to the Profession

    01/2021-Present: Texas Chapter of ACP, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee Member

    03/2018-Present: National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Member

    05/2009-Present: American Journal of Medicine Peer Review Committee Member

    09/2013-09/2015: AAMC CFAS Member

    09/2012-09/2012: National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Contributor

    03/2008-07/2011: Young Physicians Committee Member

    Community

    09/2017-Present: PRIDE Student Faculty Collaborative Free Clinic, Director

    03/2017-Present: Community First Health Plan Credentialing Committee, Member

    08/2009-Present: Frontera de la Salud- Health Fair, Faculty

    02/2006-Present: Alpha Home Medical Clinic, Physician

    09/2005-09/2005: Hurricane Katrina Medical Response, Volunteer

  • Publications

      Garcia SE. Interpretation of the Abnormal Complete Blood Count. MedEdPORTAL Publications; 2016. MedEd Portal

  • Clinical

    Board Certifications

    • 2002 - American Board of Internal Medicine