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…
“Save a Life” Series Equips Participants with Opioid Overdose Response Skills
The Department of Emergency Medicine recently hosted another successful session in the Save a Life Series, this time focused on Narcan administration—a critical skill in emergency response and opioid overdose intervention. Led by Drs. Gowri Stevens & Sunny Elagandhala, the…
Breathe, Move, Connect: Refresh Your Body & Mind at 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…
Dr. Kris Lehnhardt Highlights the Intersection of Space Research and Patient Care at the 40th Space Symposium
Kris Lehnhardt, MD, FACEP, Director of the Space Medicine program at UTHealth Houston and a distinguished leader in aerospace and emergency medicine, recently participated in a high-profile panel discussion titled “Revolutionizing Patient Care Through Space Research” at the 40th Space…
Rising Leaders: Ryan Johnson Wins Best Research in Texas and Earns Spot on TCEP Board!
Congratulations to Ryan Johnson (PGY-2), for being awarded Best Research in the State of Texas by the Texas College of Emergency Physicians (TCEP) for his analysis of cost-saving strategies from implementing a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) protocol at Memorial Hermann-TMC….
Reflections from the 2025 Space Surgery Symposium
Exploring Surgical Readiness Beyond Earth Members of the UTHealth Houston – Space Medicine program had the honor of participating in the 2025 Space Surgery Symposium, hosted at the NASA Starport Exchange (Gilruth Center) in Houston, TX. The event brought together…
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…