Dr. Carrie Bakunas Featured on KHOU 11 Discussing West Nile Virus Prevention
Preparing for Increased Mosquito Activity After Heavy Rain As rainy weather approaches Houston, increased standing water may lead to greater mosquito activity and a higher risk of mosquito-borne illnesses. Our faculty have been making a few appearances in the local…
Dr. Kevin Schulz Featured on TODAY Show Discussing Extreme Heat
Triple-Digit Heat Across the South August has brought another stretch of intense summer heat across Houston and much of the South, with temperatures repeatedly climbing into the triple digits and creating dangerous conditions for residents, outdoor workers, and first responders!…
Continued ETEP Support for Emergency Medicine
An Investment in Training, Growth, and the Future We’re proud to share that our Department of Emergency Medicine has once again received support through the Emergency and Trauma Care Education Partnership (ETEP) Program (external link) for the 2026–2028 funding cycle….
Dr. Kevin Schulz Named Houston’s New EMS Physician Director
A New Chapter in Leadership Leadership in emergency medicine extends far beyond the walls of the ED, and we’re proud to see one of our own recognized for that commitment. Kevin Schulz, MD, FAEMS, FACEP, Associate Professor, EMS Fellowship Director,…
Street Smarts: Building Clinical Confidence Through Real-World EMS Training
Intern EMS Day Brings Prehospital Medicine to Life Emergency medicine extends far beyond the walls of the ED, and during this year’s annual EMS Intern Day, our incoming residents had the opportunity to experience exactly that. Hosted in partnership with…
Competition Meets Clinical Excellence at Annual Sonogames
Residents Put Their Ultrasound Skills to the Test Our department recently hosted its annual Sonogames event, bringing together residents, students, fellows, and faculty for a day of friendly competition centered around point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Designed to reinforce ultrasound education through…
Celebrating Dr. Anil Menon’s Journey to the International Space Station
A New Chapter Begins in Orbit We proudly congratulate Anil Menon, MD, MPH, as he embarks on his mission to the International Space Station (ISS) (external link). A valued member of our Space Medicine Fellowship program, Dr. Menon’s launch marks…
New Research Advances the Future of Mobile ECMO & Prehospital Cardiac Arrest Care
UTH-EM Expands Mobile ECMO Research with Two New Publications From advancing ethical frameworks to documenting groundbreaking field implementation, The Department of Emergency Medicine continues to push the boundaries of prehospital resuscitation through two newly published peer-reviewed articles on extracorporeal cardiopulmonary…
EM Faculty Honored with 2026 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards
Our department is proud to recognize the faculty members who have been named recipients of the 2026 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award. Presented annually during Teaching Excellence Month, this award recognizes faculty members who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to educating and…
Residents Strengthen Resuscitation & Leadership Skills Through Simulation Training
Building Stronger Teams Through Experiential Learning EM residents recently gathered at the McGovern’s Simulation Center for a hands-on SIM session designed to strengthen critical clinical skills, leadership, and teamwork in a realistic, high-acuity environment. Residents from all 3 classes participated…