Disconnect to Reconnect

Dr. Ronald Rapini smiles while sitting in a fishing boat on a lake in Canada, holding up a large walleye he caught. Trees line the distant shoreline under a lightly clouded sky.

Ronald Rapini, MD, spends his summers fishing for walleye in Canada, where the temperature is in the 70s instead of the 90s.

Time to recharge, reconnect, and make memories. Whether it’s exploring new places, spending time with loved ones, enjoying the outdoors, or staying active, our McGovern Medical School faculty, staff, trainees, and students are recharging before the new academic year.

Have a McGovern Recharge moment to share? Submit your photos (external link) and help inspire others by showing how you recharge outside of work.

Dr. Peggy Hsieh poses with her husband and two daughters in a lush outdoor garden during a family trip to Taiwan. The family smiles together beneath flowering trees.
Peggy Hsieh, MEd, PhD, recharges by traveling to Taiwan with her family to spend time with loved ones.
Dr. Jacques Morcos smiles while riding a Peloton exercise bike in a bright home workout space, wearing a Peloton T-shirt and cycling shoes.
Jacques Morcos, MD, rides his Peloton as a way of recharging and replacing tense energy with good vibes.
Dr. Ryan Hall and his family smile for a selfie at the Houston Rodeo with a Ferris wheel rising behind them. The group stands together in front of the carnival attractions on an overcast evening.
Ryan Hall, MD, and his family enjoy the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.