Our Interim Dean
Everardo Cobos, MD, FACP
Interim Dean, UTRGV School of Medicine
Chair, Department of Medicine and Oncology
Biography
Dr. Everardo Cobos is a distinguished academic physician and clinical leader who has been appointed the new Interim Dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine. He also chairs the Department of Medicine and Oncology, a position he has held since joining UTRGV in April 2023.
In his new role as Interim Dean, Dr. Cobos will oversee all medical education and research programs at the School of Medicine. His leadership will play a critical role in shaping the next generation of physicians, healthcare professionals, and biomedical scientists dedicated to transforming healthcare and improving lives in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.
As department Chair, Dr. Cobos leads the clinical, educational, and research missions of the Department of Medicine and Oncology. The department's faculty represents a wide range of internal medicine specialties and provides comprehensive care across the region. The department also serves as a key training site for medical students and residents pursuing education and hands-on experience in internal medicine.
Dr. Cobos also directs the cancer service line at UT Health RGV, which will be headquartered at the upcoming UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center, scheduled to open in 2025. Under his leadership, the South Texas Center of Excellence in Cancer Research, composed of nationally recognized cancer researchers, is integrated into the service line, advancing both patient care and cutting-edge oncology research.
As a practicing hematologist and oncologist, Dr. Cobos remains deeply committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care. He and his team at UTRGV and UT Health RGV develop and lead innovative clinical trials that offer new hope for patients in a medically underserved region.
Dr. Cobos earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship training in hematology and oncology at Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco. Before joining UTRGV, he held academic appointments at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Nationally recognized for his excellence in clinical medicine, research, education, and leadership, Dr. Cobos has received over 20 consecutive years of recognition from students, residents, and fellows for his exceptional teaching. Above all, he is most proud of his continuous, uninterrupted practice of medicine and care for patients over a span now exceeding 40 years.