Kevin Dillon, Senior Executive VP and COO, shares retirement plans
I write to share that Kevin Dillon, MBA, CPA, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of UTHealth Houston, has announced his plans to retire on June 30, 2026. After stepping down from his current role, Kevin has agreed…
Crain earns American Public Health Association research award
The American Public Health Association awarded Caroline Crain, MPH, third-year medical student, with the Public Health Education Student Award for Excellence in Research at its annual meeting. Crain also presented research at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene’s…
McGovern Center reaches from Lebanon to Hawaii with new program
The McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics successfully launched its Medical Humanities Workforce Training Program for Physicians with its first intensive weekend event Jan. 17 at the Ensemble Theatre in Houston. The Medical Humanities Workforce Training Program is a 24-month…
Faculty needed for LCME Self-Study Groups
McGovern Medical School is seeking faculty applications for a trio of committees supporting its upcoming Liaison Committee on Medical Education accreditation process. The LCME Accreditation process certifies that a medical school is providing its students a high-quality education while preparing…
Advancing behavioral health for the next generation
In every health care university, there are leaders whose journeys, passions, and commitments shape the experiences of students and the future. The Beyond the CV series looks past the bios of the deans leading UTHealth Houston’s schools to explore their…
Second annual UTHealth Houston Movement Disorders symposium set for Feb. 21
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston will host the second annual UTHealth Houston Movement Disorders Symposium on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the TMC3 Collaborative Building (7255 Helix Park Ave.). The UTHealth Houston Movement Disorders Symposium will train attendees to recognize…
Nominations open for Neuroscience Research Awards
The UTHealth Houston Neuroscience Research Center is accepting nominations for a pair of awards through Feb. 20. Outstanding Fourth-Year Medical Student in the Neurosciences The Outstanding Fourth-Year Medical Student in the Neurosciences Award grants $500 for excellence in neuroscience research…
University hosts UT System volunteer leaders for winter meeting
The University of Texas System’s mission to improve the health and well-being of Texans was on full display Jan. 29-30 as UTHealth Houston hosted the Chancellor’s Council Executive Committee Winter Business Meeting, offering a comprehensive look at how the institution…
Becker’s Healthcare names Alleman a 2025 CNO to know
Becker’s Healthcare recognized Kim Alleman, MBA, RN, chief nursing officer at UT Physicians, as one of the nation’s hospital and health system CNOs to know in 2025, honoring leaders who are shaping the future of patient care through innovation and…
Mayes named Distinguished Clinical Investigator
The American College of Rheumatology named Maureen D. Mayes, MD, MPH, professor of rheumatology and the Elizabeth Bidgood Chair in Rheumatology at McGovern Medical School, the recipient of its 2025 Distinguished Clinical Investigator Award. Mayes earned the award as a…