Annual report celebrates the McGovern family
The 2026 edition of McGovern Medicine, (external link) the annual report for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, is now available online. Centered on the theme of family, this year’s publication highlights the people, partnerships, and experiences that comprise the…
Amber Luong named associate dean for Faculty Affairs
Amber Luong, MD, PhD, has been appointed associate dean for Faculty Affairs at McGovern Medical School, effective Sept. 1. “Luong is an accomplished physician-scientist, educator, and academic leader who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to faculty development, mentorship, and academic…
Hurricane Preparedness: UT Police at Houston’s high-water vehicles
At more than 10 feet tall and weighing 23,500 pounds, two towering vehicles nicknamed “Laverne” and “Shirley” stand ready at UT Police at Houston—built not for comfort or speed, but for when floodwaters rise and normal transportation becomes impossible. Acquired…
Disconnect to Reconnect
Time to recharge, reconnect, and make memories. Whether it’s exploring new places, spending time with loved ones, enjoying the outdoors, or staying active, our McGovern Medical School faculty, staff, trainees, and students are recharging before the new academic year. Have…
Ostrosky wins excellence in clinical mycology award
Luis Ostrosky, MD, professor and Memorial Hermann Chair in the Department of Internal Medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, received one of his field’s highest honors, the Billy H. Cooper Award, for his decades of contributions to clinical…
The countdown is on for the 50th Henry W. Strobel Retreat
On July 31, the Class of 2030 at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston will gather for the 50th Henry W. Strobel Retreat at Camp Cho-Yeh in Livingston, Texas. For generations of students, the retreat has marked the beginning of…
Grants 102 Program celebrates 2026 cohort
Junior faculty from across UTHealth Houston are one step closer to securing external research funding after completing the Grants 102 program. Grants 102, a six-month workshop and a follow-up to the Grants 101 course, helps junior faculty members develop a…
Shaping the next decade at UTHealth Houston
What will UTHealth Houston look like a decade from now? The path to 2037 begins with the conversations we have today. We are entering a time of extraordinary change in healthcare, education, research, and technology. The opportunities in front of…
More than words: Nathan Carlin
For Rev. Nathan Carlin, PhD, writing is more than a creative practice—it is a way of exploring the human experience and helping others do the same. Through books, scholarship, and collaborations with clinicians, he uses writing to deepen reflection, strengthen…
Orthopedic Surgery chief residents ready to take flight
Photos by Dwight Andrews/UTHealth Houston The Department of Orthopedic Surgery’s chief residents gathered atop Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center for a team photo featuring the Life Flight helicopter before pausing for a selfie in front of the Houston skyline.