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…
Teaching the Next Generation That Anyone Can Make a Heart-Saving Difference
How to Be a Hero: Lifesaving Skills Every Kid Should Know Community Outreach Through Medical Education Our team had the privilege of visiting Alief ISD’s Hicks Elementary (external link), where students jumped into hands-on CPR training and the world of…
Striking a Chord with Dr. Georges’ Return Recital
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Timothy George Returns for Upcoming Recital Our department is excited to share that former EM Resident & McGovern student, Timothy George, MD, will be performing in another upcoming recital on May 26th at 1:00 PM via the Crain…
From Houston to Italy: Dr. Shabana Walia Contributes to Global Trauma Dialogue
UTH-EM Celebrates Dr. Shabana Walia Speaking at IEMIG in Italy Dr. Shabana Walia recently represented UTHealth Houston Emergency Medicine at the inaugural Italian Emergency Medicine Interest Group (IEMIG) Major Trauma International Congress held last month in Prato, Italy. Dr. Walia…
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…
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 (external link) in Rockwall, TX, with residents and faculty contributing through leadership,…
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) (external link) Conference in Raleigh, NC. Nicolas Heft, MD, Fellowship…