Austin American-Statesman, Oct. 5, 2006http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/10/05/5stobo.html Dr. John D. Stobo, a physician with a national reputation, on Wednesday announced his departure in 11 months as president of the financially strapped University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. The surprise announcement came as the Galveston-based medical school, Texas' largest, has been faced with growing financial unrest in recent months, amid layoffs and staffing realignments that have sparked criticism and unease among faculty members and employees.