The 2026 IPM Research Retreat: Advancing Perioperative Medicine from Bench to Bedside
The 2026 Institute of Perioperative Medicine (IPM) Research Retreat, held on May 21, 2026, delivered a full day of cutting-edge science, clinical translation, and collaboration. Hosted by UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School, the event brought together researchers, clinicians, and trainees…
Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship Program Director Announcement
The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine at UTHealth is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Christina Goehl as the new Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship Program Director, effective May 1, 2026. Dr. Goehl completed her medical…
2026 Annual TMC Collaborative Symposium: Acute and Chronic Lung Diseases, from Mechanisms to Therapies
The 2026 Annual TMC Collaborative Symposium, held on February 11, 2026, at the McGovern Medical School, provided an in-depth look at the latest advancements in pulmonary research and therapeutic strategies. The event was a collaboration between the Institute for Perioperative…
Welcome, Briana Creeks! Manager Clinical Operations – LBJ
Please join me in welcoming Briana Creeks, to the Department as Manager, Clinical Operations for the department operations at Harris Health – LBJ Hospital. This new role for LBJ completes our organizational structure goal of having a manager-level position supporting…
Sessler Elected to Association of American Physicians (AAP)
Daniel I. Sessler, MD, vice president for Clinical and Outcomes Research at UTHealth Houston and tenured professor of anesthesiology, has been elected to the Association of American Physicians (AAP), one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary medical societies. Election to…
Promotions Spotlight
We are proud to announce the promotions of Karla Carrizales and Philip Merkord, both advancing from Administrative Assistant to Senior Administrative Assistant, effective April 1, 2026. Since joining the Credentialing team, Karla and Philip have consistently demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and…
2026 Anesthesiology Star Awardees
The Department of Anesthesiology is pleased to announce the 2026 Star Awardees in recognition of their years of service to UTHealth. FACULTY …
Research Travel Award Recipients
We are pleased to recognize the following residents and fellows who have been selected to receive a Research Travel Award. Jeffery DeGrauw Orkun Kopac Connor Kilpatrick Pulkit Vats Each awardee will receive $1,000 in travel support to assist with costs…
City of Houston WIC Nutrition EXPO
As part of its ongoing community outreach mission, the Center for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine within the Institute of Perioperative Medicine (IPM) participated in the 2026 City of Houston WIC Nutrition Mini Conference Health Expo. Representing the Center, Dr….
Association of University Anesthesiologists Membership Nominations
We are pleased to share that several members of our department have been nominated to become members of the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA), an organization dedicated to advancing excellence in academic anesthesiology through mentorship, inclusivity, and professional development. Newly…