Dr. Mary-Kate Gorlick Publishes Scoping Review on ED Discharge Interventions
We are pleased to highlight the recent publication by EM’s Mary-Kate Gorlick, MD titled “Scoping Review of Adult Emergency Department Discharge Interventions” in the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine (July 2025 issue). Key Highlights The study systematically reviewed 100 adult-focused ED discharge…
Reaching New Heights: UTHealth Space Medicine Fellowship Featured in University Spotlight
We’re proud to see our Space Medicine Fellowship and faculty leadership featured in a recent UTHealth Houston news story: Space medicine team reaches for the stars to cure diseases The article highlights the innovative work of Kris Lehnhardt, MD, FACEP,…
Sono Games 2025: A Blockbuster Ultrasound Showdown!
Last week, the Department of Emergency Medicine rolled out the red carpet for one of our most creative and anticipated annual traditions, Sono Games 2025. This year, the competition was reimagined as Sono Sundance: An Ultrasound Film Festival, where clinical…
Intern EMS Day Brings Emergency Medicine Training to Life at the Scrap Yard
EM Interns recently received a high-impact introduction to the world of prehospital trauma care during our annual Intern EMS Day, hosted at the LKQ Pick Your Part Scrap Yard in southwest Houston. With guidance and support from the Houston Fire…
Resident Roast 2025: Honoring Our Graduates with Humor & Heart
Our department recently celebrated one of its most beloved traditions—our annual EM Resident Roast—hosted once again at the House of Blues Houston. This highly anticipated event brought together faculty, residents, and staff for an evening of unforgettable moments, shared laughter,…
MSTU on the Move: Advancing EMS Skills in South Texas!
The Department of Emergency Medicine proudly highlights the recent work of our Mobile Simulation Training Unit (MSTU), which delivered a hands-on, high-fidelity training session for more than 30 emergency medical rescuers from South Texas. For the full story, click here…
EM Teams Earn Top Recognition at UTH-MHH 2025 Quality Symposium!
At the Annual UTHealth–Memorial Hermann Quality Symposium, the Department of Emergency Medicine was proudly represented by several award-winning projects, highlighting our department’s continued dedication to quality improvement and patient safety. We are pleased to recognize the following achievements: Graham Award…
Congratulations to our EM Faculty Recipients of the 2025 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award!
Each year, the Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award honors outstanding faculty across UTHealth Houston who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to medical education. Recipients are selected based on nominations and recognized for their impact on student learning, mentorship, curriculum development, and educational…
Keeping Cool: Dr. Hilary Fairbrother Featured in KPRC2 Heat Safety Segment
We are proud to share that EM’s Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH, was recently featured in a KPRC Channel 2 news story addressing the significant rise in temperatures across the Houston area. In the segment, Dr. Fairbrother discussed how sudden heat…
Mobile Simulation Training Unit (MSTU) Joins C.A.S.E.Y. Fire/EMS Cadets for “Battle of the Ops” Training Day
The Department of Emergency Medicine’s Mobile Simulation Training Unit (MSTU) rolled in for this year’s “C.A.S.E.Y. Battle of the Ops,” delivering hands-on, scenario-based training to high school students and EMS cadets from the CASEY Fire/EMS Program. C.A.S.E.Y. (Center for Advanced…