Dr. Brandon Altillo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Brandon Altillo, M.D., MPH, is an associate professor at Dell Medical School, where he also serves as the associate program director for the Internal Medicine Residency program. He focuses on ambulatory education and practices as a primary care internist and pediatrician at CommUnityCare Southeast Health & Wellness Center, a federally qualified health center. His academic work is centered on improving the health and well-being of adults and children in the Austin community through outreach partnerships that involve community health workers to address social determinants of health in clinical settings. Altillo completed his M.D. at Baylor College of Medicine and has a Master’s in Public Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, with a concentration in health systems and policy. His professional interests include primary care systems strengthening in resource-limited settings, fostering primary care access for vulnerable populations, and enhancing medical education through improved care delivery in academic continuity clinics. He completed his residency training in combined internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and has served as a chief resident.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Dell Medical School • Austin, TX

Teaches and leads the Internal Medicine Residency Program while overseeing primary care education.

Co-Director

— Present

Primary Care, Family Community Medicine Clerkship • Austin, TX

Oversaw operations and educational strategies for the clerkship.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Introductory statistics course (grade C or higher) Volunteer or paid work in social work or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Professional resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research methods syllabus (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Social Work. Note: GRE is not required for the PhD program.