In the Moment

A family of four stands at the base of a towering giant sequoia tree in Sequoia National Park, highlighting the immense size of the ancient tree.

Laura Ulk’s favorite way to recharge is fishing with her family.

Whether it’s standing among towering trees, exploring a new country, spending time fishing, or making music with friends, members of the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston community recharge in unique ways. This week’s photos highlight the experiences that help our colleagues step away, reconnect with what they enjoy, and return refreshed.

A family of four stands at the base of a towering giant sequoia tree in Sequoia National Park, highlighting the immense size of the ancient tree.
Nermin Suljic and his family visited the Sequoia National Park and were blown away by the size and beauty of the giant sequoias.
Four colleagues smile for a group selfie during a social gathering at a Nashville recording event, with attendees mingling in the background.
Stephen Jones has always enjoyed recharging with music. He recently spent a few days in Nashville, Tenn. recording an acapella album with 800 of his closest friends, singing, learning, laughing, and making memories.
A woman stands smiling with rolling luggage beneath a Hamburg Hauptbahnhof station sign in Germany as travelers move through the busy train station.
Taiwo Babatope, MD, MPH, MBA, recharged with a train ride to Prague with family for a perfect way to unwind after a busy conference week presenting at the IACAPAP international conference.