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…
Staying Safe This Summer: Dr. Carrie Bakunas Shares Tips on Preventing Serious Waterborne Infections
Expert Advice for a Safer Summer As Texans head to beaches, lakes, and ponds this summer, Carrie Bakunas, MD, emergency medicine physician at UTHealth Houston and Medical Director of Emergency Services at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, joined KPRC 2 (external…
Dr. Sam Beger Presents Astronaut Training & Spaceflight Research at AsMA 2026
Preparing for What Happens Beyond Launch Each year, the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) Annual Scientific Meeting (external link) brings together physicians, researchers, scientists, engineers, military leaders, and aerospace professionals from around the world to share the latest advances in aerospace…
Dr. Hilary Fairbrother Shares Expert Summer Safety Guidance in UTH’s “Ask the Expert” Series
Staying Ahead of Seasonal Risks: Summer Safety Insights from EM Leadership As temperatures rise and families head outdoors to enjoy summer activities, EM’s Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH is helping the community stay safe and prepared. Recently featured in UTHealth Houston’s…
Future STEM Leaders Put Lifesaving Skills to the Test
EM SIM Team Hosts Hands-On CPR Training Experience Our program recently welcomed students participating in the National CEF You Be The Solution STEM Challenge (external link) for an immersive introduction to emergency response and lifesaving skills. Hosted in collaboration with…
Welcoming Our New Resident Vice Chiefs for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
New Faces, New Leadership Across EM Sections It’s that time of year again, and we’re excited to officially hand off the pager to our newly selected Resident Vice Chiefs for the upcoming academic year! These roles give residents the opportunity to…
Alumni Spotlight: Beyond the Bedside & Behind the Piano
UTH-EM Supports Alumni Resident Dr. Timothy George at Houston Methodist Crane Garden Recital Our program was proud to attend & support alumni resident Dr. Timothy George during his recent recital at Houston Methodist as part of the Crain Garden Performance…