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: Dr. Timothy George Takes the Stage at Crain Garden
UTH-EM Supports Alumni Resident Dr. Timothy George at Houston Methodist Recital Supporting alumni resident Dr. Timothy Georges as he returned to the keys at Houston Methodist’s Crain Garden Performance Series Our program was proud to attend & support alumni resident…
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, where students jumped into hands-on CPR training and the world of Emergency Medicine…
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 in Rockwall, TX, with residents and faculty contributing through leadership, education, and…
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…
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…
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…