Flying High with Medicine: UTHealth Space Medicine Fellow Completes FAA AME Training
Last month, Sam Beger, MD, MPH, current UTHealth Houston Space Medicine Fellow, completed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) course in Oklahoma City, OK. While many might not know what an AME is or does, this unique…
More Than Just a Belly Button: Drs. Emeana & Kosoko Published in “JACEP Open”
Congratulations to EM PGY3, Princess Emeana, DO, and Associate Professor and Co-Section Chief of Pediatric EM, Adeola Kosoko, MD, on their recent publication in the June 2025 issue of JACEP Open. Their case report, titled “A Leaky Belly Button,” explores…
Spring Into Action: Join Us for Walk with a Doc on Weds, April 2nd!
What is Walk with a Doc? It’s a walking program designed for everyone interested in improving their well-being. We believe that there’s no better way to begin your afternoon than on your feet, taking steps to benefit your heart and…
Launching the Future of Space Medicine: UTH-EM’s COSMOS Rotation Takes Off!
UTHealth Houston has successfully launched COSMOS (Concepts of Space Medicine and Orbital Systems), a four-week immersive rotation in space medicine, in collaboration with the University of California-Irvine. This rotation is closely linked with the UTHealth Houston Space Medicine Fellowship and…
Introducing Our 2025-2026 Chief Residents!
(Left to Right: Ryan Johnson, Jay Harrell, Christina Anderson, Cait Minutella) Exciting News! Please join us in congratulating our newly appointed Chief Residents for the 2025-2026 academic year: Christina Anderson, MD Christina is a St. Louis native and a graduate…
Dr. Mack Sheraton Presents AI Literacy Initiative at 2025 Shine Academy Innovations Conference
EM’s Mack Sheraton, MD recently participated in an AI panel discussion at the 2025 Shine Academy Innovations in Health Science Education Conference in Austin, TX. The panel, moderated by Toufeeq Ahmed Syed, PhD, Dean of AI and Machine Learning at…
Get Active, Get Inspired for 2025: Join Us for Walk with a Doc!
What is Walk with a Doc? It’s a walking program designed for everyone interested in improving their well-being. We believe that there’s no better way to begin your afternoon than on your feet, taking steps to benefit your heart and…
Drs. Ju & Jamshad Lead Bedside Ultrasound: FAST Skills Session
A special thank you to Undergraduate Medical Co-Director (UME) and Assistant Professor, Christine Ju, MD and Med Ed Fellow, Sadia Jamshad, MD for leading today’s Bedside Ultrasound: FAST skills session last Friday. This hands-on training provided students with valuable experience…
Celebrating our EM Residents: A Week of Appreciation!
This week, we recognize and celebrate the dedication, hard work, and passion of our Emergency Medicine Residents at UTHealth Houston! Their commitment to patient care, clinical excellence, and continuous learning is truly commendable. From managing complex cases to providing compassionate…
EM Stands Ready at the 2025 Chevron Houston Marathon!
The Department of Emergency Medicine proudly provided medical coverage for the 2025 Chevron Houston Marathon. Our dedicated EM team was on-site, ready to respond quickly to any medical emergencies that might arise during the race. While this year’s event was…