05/12/2026

MSTU on the Move: Strengthening Skills Across the Region

EM Mobile SIM Unit Highlights Recent Community Engagement & Educational Initiatives Over the past several months, the Mobile Simulation Training Unit (MSTU) has been actively engaged across the Greater Houston region, supporting education, outreach, and professional development initiatives. The MSTU…


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05/07/2026

From Board Elections to Breakout Sessions: UTH-EM Stands Out at TCEP CONNECT 2026

EM Residents / Faculty Recognized Statewide for Leadership & Service at TCEP We had a strong showing at this year’s Texas College of Emergency Physicians (TCEP) CONNECT Conference in Rockwall, TX, with residents and faculty contributing through leadership, education, and…


05/06/2026

Space Med & Ultrasound Teams Advance Austere and Operational Care at SOMA Conference

UTH-EM Represented at SOMA Conference Through Research and Hands-On Training Our Space Medicine and Ultrasound teams were excited to represent the department at the recent Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA) Conference in Raleigh, NC. Nicolas Heft, MD, Fellowship Director of…


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05/05/2026

EM Celebrates CS&E Graduates + Quality Fair Success!

Faculty / Staff Recognized for Excellence at CS&E Graduation & Annual Quality Fair Our team proudly celebrates the accomplishments of its trainees and faculty, highlighted by recent successes at the Clinical Safety & Effectiveness (CS&E) Graduation and the annual Quality…


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04/30/2026

Dr. Hilary Fairbrother Helps Lead AI Innovation Workshop & Earns National Honors

Advancing Med Ed in EM with Next-Gen Tech & National Impact Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH, an EM Professor at UTHealth Houston & Assistant Dean of Pre-Clerkship Education at McGovern, continues to be a leading voice in advancing medical education and…


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04/28/2026

Perfect Walking Weather Ahead: Cloudy, Breezy & Great for a Walk with a Doc

Step Outside: Walk, Talk & Recharge Looking for a simple way to break up your week and reset? Join us for our monthly Walk with a Doc – a relaxed, community-focused event that blends movement, conversation, and wellness. This free…


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04/21/2026

Hands-on Cadaver & Skills Labs Enhance Early Management of Critically ill Patients

Advancing Critical Care Skills: EM APPs Participate in FCCS Training Our APP team recently participated in the Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) course at Memorial Hermann-TMC, gaining hands-on experience through cadaver and skills labs while strengthening their approach to early…


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04/16/2026

Space Medicine Faculty Lead on National & International Stages

From Earth to Orbit: Advancing the Future of Space Medicine at UTHealth Houston As global interest in human spaceflight continues to accelerate, faculty from UTHealth Houston’s Department of Emergency Medicine are helping shape the future of medicine beyond Earth. Drs….


04/09/2026

When Seconds Matter: EM APPs Lead Simulation Training

UTHealth Houston EM APPs Lead Large-Scale Mass Casualty Simulation Our APPs recently participated in a large-scale mass casualty simulation, with EM Advanced Practice Providers serving as faculty instructors and observers throughout the event. Designed to simulate a mass shooting response,…


04/07/2026

EM Provides Sideline Coverage at UFL ‘Houston Gamblers’ Opener!

UTHealth Houston EM Provides Sideline Coverage for UFL Season Opener The Department of Emergency Medicine at UTHealth Houston proudly provided Sideline Team EM Physician coverage for the United Football League (UFL) season opener at Shell Energy Stadium, supporting athlete safety…


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