Maria Alma Rodriguez
Department of Lymphoma - Myeloma, Division of Cancer Medicine
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1979 | University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, USA, MD, Medicine |
| 1975 | Our Lady of the Lake College, San Antonio, TX, USA, BA, Chemistry and Biology |
Postgraduate Training
| 1983-1986 | Fellow of Hematology/Oncology, Hematology/Oncology, University of Arizona Cancer Center, Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ |
| 1982-1983 | Research Fellow, Cancer Therapy and Research Center, San Antonio, TX |
| 1980-1982 | Residency in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio, TX |
| 1979-1980 | Internship in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio, TX |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2014 | American Board of Medical Quality |
| 1986 | American Board of Medical Oncology, Lifetme Certified, Meeting MOC requirements |
| 1982 | American Board of Internal Medicine, Lifetime Certified, Meeting MOC requirements |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Professor, Lymphoma/Myeloma, Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2003 - 2023
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Vice President of Medical Affairs, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2005 - 2018
Other Professional Positions
Education Steering Committee, Survivorship Track, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Alexandria, VA, 2015 - Present
Survivorship Guidelines Committee, National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), Fort Washington, PA, 2014 - Present
Steering Committee, ASCO Cancer Survivorship Committee - Models of Survivorship Care Work Group, Alexandria, VA, 2011 - 2015
Cancer Survivorship Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Alexandria, VA, 2010 - 2014
Ethics Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Alexandria, VA, 2006 - 2009
Executive Committee, National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Database Disease Specific Committee, Fort Washington, PA, 1998 - 2013
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Medical Quality Planning Committee, 2014 - Present
Co-Chair, Diversity Council, 2013 - 2015
Member, EHR Executive Core Committee, 2013 - 2016
Ex-Officio, Medical Records Committee, 2012 - 2018
Member, Graduate Medical Education, 2012 - 2018
Member, Faculty Awards Committee, 2012 - 2018
Co-Chair, Cancer Survivorship Program Steering Committee, 2006 - Present
Member, Patient Safety Committee, 2006 - 2018
Co-Chair, Psychosocial Council Committee, 2006 - 2018
Member, President's Advisory Committee, 2005 - 2012
Member, Project Bed Task Force, 2005 - 2008
Member, Cancer Prevention Clinic Advisory Board, 2005 - 2018
Member, Acute Care Subcommittee, 2005 - 2018
Member, Sedation and Procedures Subcommittee, 2005 - 2018
Member, Clinical Effectiveness Committee, 2005 - Present
Ex-officio, Credential Committee of the Medical Staff, 2004 - 2018
Ex-officio, Executive Committee of the Medical Staff, 2004 - 2018
Member, Council of Committee Chairs, 2004 - 2015
Member, Clinical Council, 2004 - 2012
Member, Advisory Group to the Assoc. Vice President for Clinical and Translational Research, 1995 - Present
Member, Fellowship Committee, 1993 - 1994
Member, Surveillance Committee (IRB), 1992 - 1993
Member, Perinatal Guidelines Task Force, 1990 - 1990
Member, Faculty Grievance Committee, 1990 - 1992
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified March 17, 2025