Ekta Perera, MD
July 18, 2024

Ekta Perera, MD


Sarah Nimri, MD
July 18, 2024

Sarah Nimri, MD


Susan E. Pacheco, MD
July 18, 2024

Susan Pacheco, MD


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June 21, 2024

AI and Genetic Diseases

McGovern Medical School research employs artificial intelligence to improve the diagnosis and treatment of hereditary conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.


Dhoble-Abhijeet
June 10, 2024

Quick stroke treatment and innovative heart surgery by UTHealth Houston allow stroke survivor to return to health

Brenton Parr had felt dizzy like this twice before. But this time, early in the morning, as he looked out of the window of a spare bedroom to check the weather before heading to the gym, it was far worse….


Rex Paulino, MD
June 7, 2024

Paulino, Leech named Emerging Leaders in Hospice and Palliative Care

The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) has named Rex Paulino, MD, assistant professor, and Ana Leech, MD, MS, associate professor, in the Department of Internal Medicine, as Emerging Leaders in Hospice and Palliative Care for 2024. AAHPM asked its more…


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June 5, 2024

Zhu wins John P. McGovern Award

Michael L. Zhu, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, is the 2024 recipient of the John P. McGovern Award as the exceptional clinical teacher. The John P. McGovern Award is given annually to the outstanding clinical faculty…


Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award
June 5, 2024

2024 Deans Teaching Excellence Awards

Congratulations to the Department of Internal Medicine’s winners of the 2024 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards. Rodeo Abrencillo, MD Bindu Akkanti, MD Reem Al-Dallal, MD Nuzha Amjad, MD Ben Barnett, MD Divya Bhamidipati, MD Karthik Bhandari, MD Sujith Cherian, MBBS Elena…


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June 3, 2024

Herbert L. and Margaret W. DuPont Master Clinical Teaching Award: Dia Waguespack, MD

Dia Waguespack, MD, associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, is the winner of the 2024 Herbert L. and Margaret W. DuPont Master Clinical Teaching Award. Established in 2001 and made possible by a gift from the DuPonts, the…


Elenita Kanin, MD, PhD
May 21, 2024

Elenita Kanin, MD, PhD

Dr. Kanin received her undergraduate degree from MIT with focus on biology and mathematics. She went on to obtain an MD degree and a PhD degree in Biochemistry as part of the medical scientist training program at the University of…


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