Be prepared: Campus safety resources and tips
With thousands of students, trainees, faculty, staff, and visitors on campus each day, maintaining a safe and secure environment remains a top priority at UTHealth Houston. To advance that priority, UT Police at Houston recommends the following tips to protect…
Clinical Research Unit Open House
Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Public Affairs The Department of Pediatrics hosts an open house in celebration of the opening of the new outpatient Pediatric & Neurologic Clinical Research Unit, Jan. 28.
Preventive Cardiology Forum set for Feb. 14
Physicians, nurses, dietitians, caregivers, and other health care professionals with an interest in cardiovascular disease prevention are invited to attend the 36th annual Preventive Cardiology Forum on Feb. 14. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,…
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…