HHS funding to study clinic process, prevent errors
Improving the diagnostic process and preventing errors are the focus of two studies funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and led by Eric Thomas, MD, professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and associate dean for…
Higgins’ paper discusses how to be great physicians
A recent paper from John P. Higgins, MD, MBA, MPhil, professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, on the “Ten Traits of Great Physicians,” has been published in the American Journal of Medicine. In the article, Higgins shares tips gathered…
Flores named Geriatric Society Fellow
The American Geriatric Society has named Renee Flores, MD, associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, as a member of its 2023 Class of AGS Fellows. AGS Fellow Status is awarded to AGS members who have demonstrated a professional…
Soni to present Kirkendall Lecture
The Department of Internal Medicine welcomes Nilam J. Soni, MD, as the keynote speaker for the Walter M. Kirkendall, MD, and Margaret K. Kirkendall Annual Endowed Lecture Series, March 30. Soni is the director of the VA Point-of-Care Ultrasound Patient…
Hardwicke receives state award for excellence
Robin L. Hardwicke, PhD, FNP-C, HIV medicine provider with UT Physicians and professor of internal medicine, is the 2023 recipient of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) State Award for Excellence in Texas. For her excellence in clinical practice…
Clinical Informatics Fellowship Program receives ACGME accreditation
UTHealth Houston has received ACGME accreditation for a new Clinical Informatic Fellowship Program, to be housed within McGovern Medical School’s Department of Internal Medicine. “We are excited to be approved by the ACGME,” said Elmer Bernstam, MD. “This fellowship brings…
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Action: Omowunmi Aibana, MD, MPH
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Action is a monthly column that aims to highlight the important work of each of McGovern Medical School’s Vice Chairs for Diversity and Inclusion. Beginning in 2020, the role of Vice Chair for Diversity and…
Narula to present Willerson Lecture Nov. 3
The James T. Willerson Annual Endowed Lecture returns to an in-person format at noon Thursday, Nov. 3, in MSB 2.006. The lecture will be held in person for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022…
Holmes to serve as vice president of community engagement
Holly Holmes, MD, MS, a renowned geriatrician passionate about eldercare, has been named vice president of community engagement for UTHealth Houston. Holmes grew up with the matriarch of the family — her grandmother — an experience that shaped the direction of her career. “Living…
Milewicz research posted in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology
A new study shows targeting a protein in smooth muscle cells can block and decrease buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in pre-clinical models, according to researchers with UTHealth Houston. The study was published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. Atherosclerosis is a common condition…