One diagnosis, nine lives saved: Genetic testing alerts family to lurking danger
When Matt Herlevic’s infant son was rushed to the hospital with a life-threatening aortic aneurysm, it set off a chain of genetic testing that revealed a hidden danger running through their family. Thanks to the expertise of Dr. Dianna Milewicz…
ACGME accredits Allergy and Immunology Fellowship
The Department of Internal Medicine has received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for its Allergy and Immunology Fellowship – only the second such fellowship program in Houston. The fellowship received ACGME accreditation last month for a maximum…
Publications and Presentations – Allergy and Immunology (April – July 2025)
Faculty and trainees in the Division of Allergy and Immunology continue to advance the field through recent peer-reviewed publications focused on food allergy, chronic rhinosinusitis, and asthma. Kylie Jungles, MD, Mahboobeh Mahdavinia, MD, PhD; et al.: Prevalence of food allergy…
At the Bedside: Seconds away from death, heart attack patient decides to fight, survives with help from UTHealth Houston cardiologist
That Thursday morning in January started like any other as Christopher Blankenship, 47, headed into work feeling just fine. However, just a few hours into his eight-hour shift, he felt a slight discomfort between his shoulder blades. He shrugged the…
McGovern Medical Minutes with Dr. John Higgins
In the latest episode of McGovern Medical Minutes, Dr. John Higgins lays out some facts and myths about heart disease.
Juliet Chijioke, PharmD
Juliet Chijioke, PharmD, is a Pharmacy Specialist in Infectious Diseases at Harris Health and an Adjunct Instructor at the Division of Infectious Diseases of the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. She also serves as a coordinator for the Antimicrobial…
Jessica T. Babic, PharmD
Jessica T. Babic, PharmD is an adjunct instructor in the Division of Infectious Diseases. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy…
New Residency Program Directors Finalize Rank Lists Ahead of Match Day
Last week, ahead of the on-site second look for resident recruitment season, the Department of Internal Medicine’s new Residency Program Directors reached an exciting milestone—certifying their rank lists in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). We are thrilled to support…
Rizwana Syed, MD
Dr. Rizwana Syed is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Hematology. She completed her fellowship at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY, and previously served as an Academic Internist and Faculty at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School…
Yawen Ren, MD
Dr. Ren received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and obtained her medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston in 2019. She completed her internship and residency at the University of Texas Health Science…