James T McDeavitt

James T McDeavitt, M.D. is the Executive Vice President and Dean of Clinical Affairs at Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX), holding a dual appointment as Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He also serves as Chief Clinical Integration Officer at CHI St Luke's Health System. His education includes an MD from Wake Forest University School of Medicine (1986), followed by an internship at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (1987) and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (1991). He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

Dr. McDeavitt's research focuses on rehabilitation medicine, healthcare leadership, medical education, and clinical practice innovations. His work spans telemedicine applications in neurosurgery, physician incentives, and specialty certification reforms. He has held leadership roles including Director of the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2010-2016) and Treasurer/Director of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (2012-2018).

His publications reflect expertise in clinical neurology, rehabilitation strategies, and healthcare policy. Notable themes include the evolution of medical specialties, physician leadership competencies, and trauma-related neurological complications. He maintains active roles in academic infrastructure development and clinical integration initiatives.