Spotlight: Rachel McBride

Graphic by Omar Aguado/Office of Communications Don’t miss the latest edition of Spotlight, featuring Rachel McBride, director of Clinical Performance Improvement.


COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day

Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications On Tuesday, March 4, McGovern Medical School joined the State of Texas in celebrating COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day in the Leather Lounge.


ENT Symposium set for March 22-23

The Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery will host the annual Texas Hill Country ENT Symposium, March 22-23, at the Lakeway Resort and Spa in Austin. The symposium focuses on new information that can be applied at the point of…


White Coat Ceremony moved to April 1

After the previous event was postponed due to inclement weather in the area, the McGovern Medical School Class of 2027 students will participate in the annual White Coat Ceremony at 1 p.m. on April 1 at the Hobby Center for…


Mancias, Burgess named 2023 Distinguished Alumni

McGovern Medical School has named Pedro Mancias, MD ‘87, and Congressman Michael Burgess, MD ’77, as its 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipients. The Distinguished Alumnus Award honors alumni of McGovern Medical School who have made significant contributions in the areas…


Doris produces novel murine reference genome assembly

As the world’s leading resource for disseminating genomic information, the NIH’s National Center for Biotechnology Information places special emphasis on three mammalian species that are key to medical research. A recent addition to these genomes has been produced in a…


Masters of Anesthesia

Members of the inaugural class of the Master of Science in Anesthesia Program pose for a team photo, Feb. 15. The program became the 21st program established in the country and the first at a Texas state institution. The 28-month…


Game Night

Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications The Postdoctoral Association hosts a Game Social on Thursday, Feb. 22, in the Fifth Floor Gallery. Participants enjoyed their favorite games while indulging in snacks and drinks.


Honoring COVID heroes

Graphic by UT Physicians Beginning in 2024, every March 4 in Texas will be observed as “COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day” under a state law passed by the Texas Legislature. The designation honors and recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of…


Four receive UTHealth Houston’s most distinguished awards

Three faculty members who have demonstrated longstanding excellence in areas of research, teaching, and clinical care, and a fourth recognized for overall exemplary dedication and service, received top honors from UTHealth Houston President Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, MD, Alkek-Williams Distinguished Chair,…