A Toast to Our Graduates: Recap of the 2024 EM Roast at House of Blues
We recently held our annual EM Roast to honor the graduating Class of 2024. The event took place at Houston’s iconic House of Blues – Foundation Room, creating a perfect backdrop for an evening of laughter and celebration! Our gracious…
Spotlight: Dr. Schulz & EMS Fellows show their strength at IRONMAN North American Championship!
We are thrilled to share the outstanding contributions of our UTHealth Houston EMS Fellowship team at this year’s Memorial Hermann IRONMAN: Texas race. This event, designated as the IRONMAN North American Championship, was not only a pivotal moment for IRONMAN…
Stay Safe This Memorial Day Weekend: Essential Grilling Tips from EM’s Dr. Carrie Bakunas
As we approach Memorial Day Weekend 2024, the Department of Emergency Medicine wants to remind everyone about important grilling safety tips. EM’s Carrie Bakunas, MD, recently featured on Houston’s KPRC2 News Station, shared crucial advice in a segment titled “Grilling…
2024 MERITS Workshop Recap: Highlights & Key Takeaways!
The Department of Emergency Medicine at UTHealth Houston, in sponsorship with ZOLL®, is thrilled to present the recap of our 2024 MERITS Workshop! This year’s MERITS (Mastering Emergency Response Interventions for Traumatic Brain Injury and Sudden Cardiac Arrest) workshop focused…
2024 “Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award” EM Winners!
Congratulations to our selected EM Faculty for receiving the prestigious 2024 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award! _______ We’d like to recognize the following Faculty: Rachel Bower, MD Michael Boyars, MD Jeffrey Chen, MD Benjamin Clark, MD Dominique Diggs, MD Akshay Elagandhala,…
Igniting Passion & Potential: The City of Houston’s CASEY Program and UTH-EM Team Up!
The City of Houston’s CASEY Program, in partnership with UTHealth Houston, sparked excitement and opportunity for students at Blanson CTE High School by integrating firefighting and EMS careers into their high school experience! This year’s Battle of the Ops event,…
Breaking Waves: EM Makes a splash at TCEP’s CONNECT24 Conference!
We had an exceptional time this past weekend at TCEP’s CONNECT24 Conference in Lake Conroe, TX. Although the renowned lake waters surrounding them remained calm, our Faculty & Residents sure made a splash at this year’s event! Here’s a roundup…
Heroes in Action: EM’s “Save a Life” Series Concludes with Choking & Narcan Training!
We’re thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of our “Save a Life” series for the Academic Year! Our final event at McGovern Medical School’s Webber Plaza, Infant & Adult Choking Emergencies and Narcan Administration, drew enthusiastic participation from students, faculty,…
Protecting Our Little Ones: Dr. Hilary Fairbrother Raises Alarm on Gummy Ingestion Trend w/ KHOU-11 News
EM Associate Professor & Vice Chair of Education, Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH recently shed light on a concerning trend featured on KHOU-11‘s Health Matters segment called “Houston ER doctor recalls treating toddler who overdosed on THC gummies.” The segment highlighted…
Dr. Carrie Bakunas celebrates a milestone achievement at the 6th Annual “Houston Shock Symposium”
We are delighted to share some exciting news from the recent 6th Annual Houston Shock Symposium held at Houston’s, The Galleria. Carrie Bakunas, MD, whom is the Medical Director of Emergency Services at Memorial Hermann Hospital – TMC & an…