Champions of Clinical Learning Environment: Cowling and Gupta
The Office of Professionalism at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston congratulates John Cowling, MD, and Rajesh Gupta, MD, MS, on being honored as Champions of the Clinical Learning Environment. Champions are identified through the Learning Environment Surveys, which are…
Italy names Triolo a Knight of the Order of Merit
One of Italy’s highest civilian honors recognizing exceptional service and achievement has been awarded to Fabio Triolo, DdR, PhD, MPhil, professor and Clare A. Glassell Distinguished Chair in the Department of Pediatric Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston….
Marsden named new director of Postdoctoral Affairs
Returning to the institution where she once trained as a postdoctoral fellow, Autumn Marsden, PhD, has been named director of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (external link) at UTHealth Houston, bringing both firsthand experience and a passion for building community among…
Wellness in Focus
This edition of McGovern Recharge celebrates the moments that bring our community energy and perspective outside of work. Whether honoring veterans through music, celebrating a wedding, or visiting unforgettable places around the world, these experiences remind us of the importance…
Empowering families through emergency readiness
Working with patients and families who live with autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities, Pauline Filipek, MD, recognized that disaster readiness looks different for everyone. After witnessing the challenges many families faced following Hurricane Harvey, Filipek and the LoneStar LEND team researched…
University launches advanced PET/MRI imaging service
UTHealth Houston has launched a state-of-the-art PET/MRI imaging service, bringing together two advanced imaging technologies into a single integrated platform designed to enhance precision cancer care, support clinical research, and expand opportunities in molecular imaging. The service combines positron emission…
World Cup at NRG Stadium to impact campus traffic
Thousands of soccer fans from around the world are expected to descend on Houston for FIFA World Cup matches at NRG Stadium within days, increasing traffic near the Texas Medical Center and prompting campus leaders to urge UTHealth Houston students,…
Reflecting on progress, looking forward to what’s next
As we close out the academic year, I continue to be inspired by the talent, compassion, and sense of community that define McGovern Medical School. This has been a season marked not only by individual achievement, but also by meaningful…
Physician Educator Certificate Program celebrates 10 years
The Physician Educator Certificate Program at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston recently marked a major milestone during its graduation luncheon, celebrating a decade of preparing residents and fellows to become future physician educators. Launched in 2016, the Physician Educator…
From tragedy to tradition: The Henry Strobel Retreat
What began as a response to chaos and uncertainty in the aftermath of a devastating flood has grown into one of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston’s most enduring traditions. The Henry Strobel Retreat, now a decadeslong rite of passage…