Blake Barker

Blake Barker, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and serves as Associate Dean of Student Affairs for UT Southwestern Medical School. His work focuses on medical education and quality improvement in ambulatory care settings, with expertise in cardiovascular disease prevention and young-adult health management.

• Education: B.A. in Psychology and Economics (Rice University), M.Sc. in Physiology and Biophysics (Georgetown University), M.D. (Baylor College of Medicine)

Dr. Barker's research has led to publications in peer-reviewed journals, emphasizing practical applications in clinical education and patient care optimization. He actively mentors students through UT Southwestern's Academic Colleges program and supervises inpatient teaching teams at Parkland Memorial Hospital and Clements University Hospital.

• Professional Affiliations: Fellow of the American College of Physicians; member of the Society of General Internal Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine, and Texas Medical Association.