Farewell to Dr. Ben Karfunkle: Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence & Service
Honoring a leader in Ultrasound Education and Emergency Medicine
A look back at the meaningful work and leadership that shaped Dr. Karfunkle’s tenure
Our department extends its sincere appreciation to Benjamin Karfunkle, MD as we recognize his final clinical shift with our team. Since joining UTHealth Houston in 2018 as an Ultrasound Fellow, Dr. Karfunkle has played a pivotal role in advancing our ultrasound education, research initiatives, and clinical training programs.
Over the past seven years, Dr. Karfunkle has served in several key leadership and academic roles. Below highlights those roles in a visually centered format.
Assistant Professor
(2019–2025) • Recently promoted to Associate Professor (2025–present)
Core Faculty, EM Residency
Focus: point-of-care ultrasound training
Associate Fellowship Director
Clinical Ultrasound Fellowship (2021–present)
Associate Director of Research
Department research oversight & compliance (2023–present)
In addition to his leadership roles, Dr. Karfunkle has been recognized multiple times with the Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, underscoring his exceptional dedication to medical education and mentorship.
Dr. Karfunkle’s positive energy, commitment to teaching, and meaningful contributions have left a lasting mark on our department. We are deeply grateful for his service and wish him continued success in his future endeavors.