National PA Week: Appreciating Those Who Make a Difference
Let’s Recognize the PAs Who Help Power Emergency Medicine In recognition of National Physician Assistant Week (external link), our department proudly celebrates our Physician Assistants and the vital role they play across our department, university, hospital partners, and most importantly,…
Taking the Plunge: A Hands-On Underwater Welding Experience
From the ED to the Deep: UTH-EM Team Takes on Underwater Welding A few familiar faces from EM Team traded scrubs for dive gear during The Ocean Corporation (external link)’s “Underwater Welder for the Day” experience, gaining hands-on exposure to…
In Memoriam: David Persse, MD, FACEP, FAEMS
Honoring a Lifetime of Service to Houston, EMS, and Emergency Medicine The Department of Emergency Medicine joins the Houston community and EMS professionals across the country in mourning the loss of David Persse, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, who passed away on…
Walk with a Doc: A Breezy Day to Step Outside, Connect & Recharge
Fall Is Here: Get Outside, Get Moving & Step Into the Season Fall is here, the weather is feeling great, and it’s the perfect time to get outside! Join us today from 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. for our first Walk…
Your Mission Starts Here: The Next Frontier in Medicine
Applications Open for the UTH Space Medicine Fellowship Our Space Medicine Fellowship is designed for physicians interested in taking emergency medicine beyond the traditional clinical setting and into some of the most unique environments in medicine. This 2-year fellowship brings…
Celebrating the 2026 UTH-EM Faculty Promotions
Honoring the Faculty Who Help Move Our Mission Forward The Department of Emergency Medicine is proud to recognize several faculty members who have earned Academic Promotions in 2026. These promotions reflect years of dedication to clinical excellence, education, leadership, scholarship,…
Training That Travels: EM Teams Up with Sugar Land EMS
UTH-EM Partners with Sugar Land EMS for Mobile ECMO Training Our Mobile ECMO team recently joined Sugar Land EMS (external link) for a hands-on training session focused on advanced prehospital critical care. The afternoon brought emergency physicians, EMS professionals, and clinical…
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….