Carlos Girod

Carlos Girod, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, a member of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and serves as Associate Vice President for Parkland Health Affairs. He holds the Ron Anderson, M.D. Professorship in Clinical Care and Education at Parkland Memorial Hospital. His professional roles include leadership in clinical care, education, and administrative responsibilities at the institution.

• Education: Bachelor's in Biology from University of Pennsylvania; MD from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
• Training: Internal Medicine residency at UT Southwestern; Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine fellowships at University of Colorado

Research focuses on pulmonary and critical care medicine, with publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations globally. Active in professional societies such as the American Thoracic Society and Society of Critical Care Medicine, and a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians.