MSA Administrative Team Escape Room

On Thursday, April 17th, the MSA administrative team took on an escape room together for a fun team-building activity. It was a great way for us to brainstorm, collaborate, problem-solve, and practice effective communication. We were assigned the hardest room...

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Rodeo-Themed Leadership Meeting

Every month, the MSA program’s leadership meets to discuss an agenda of items about the program’s didactics, clinical curriculum, areas for improvement, and upcoming events. March is rodeo season in Houston, and leadership members participated in the festivities by dressing...

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MSA Halloween Party 2024

On Tuesday, October 22nd, the UTHealth Houston MSA program hosted its first Halloween party! Students and staff gathered to enjoy various Halloween activities, including games, karaoke, photo booths, pizza, and sweet treats. The event offered students a chance to bond...

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Today marked a significant milestone as we celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new Master of Science in Anesthesia program. This event represents the culmination of years of hard work and dedication from faculty, administrators, and the healthcare community, united...

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Today, we proudly celebrated the inaugural White Coat Ceremony for our first cohort of Master of Science in Anesthesia students. This ceremony marks the beginning of their journey into the field of anesthesia care, symbolizing their commitment to patient safety,...

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Simulation Training For Instructors

Over two days, the simulation team (Jeron Estwick CAA, Epstein Jacob CAA, Michael LaForce CAA, Hantz Leger CAA, and Program Director Charlie Phung) engaged in an intensive learning process to familiarize themselves with the technology at their disposal. They began...

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Bootcamp Has Started!

We want to warmly welcome our inaugural UTHealth MSA class, whose official first day of class was August 26th. Our MSA students are off to a running start with classes taught by UTHealth faculty and a state-of-the-art simulation lab. We...

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Moving Into Our Program Space!

Last month was a busy month for our UT MSA Program. Aside from classes starting for our students, we also moved into our program space! This move was no small undertaking and required considerable effort from all our team members....

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Welcome To Our Simulation Specialist!

We would like to warmly welcome Stephanie Giang to the MSA team. We are excited about this new title created for the MSA Program. Stephanie Giang joined us in this position on July 8th. Stephanie’s past experience includes working as...

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Welcome To Our Didactic Director!

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Shane Cunha to the MSA team. Dr. Cunha earned his doctorate from Northwestern and has been a lecturer and course director at the McGovern Medical School for over ten years. His impressive expertise spans...

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Welcome to Our Assistant Program Directors!

The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine would like to announce the appointments of Chaveli Licata CAA and Emily Mathuria CAA as Assistant Program Directors for the UTHealth Master of Science in Anesthesia Program.  Preparations are underway to welcome the inaugural class...

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Welcome To Our Program Coordinator!

The UTHealth Master of Science in Anesthesia Program would like to enthusiastically welcome Valerie Aragon as the Program Coordinator. Valerie is a highly motivated administrative professional with over 15 years of experience in client service, office operations, and leadership. Valerie...

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AAAA 2024 Annual Conference

We’re back from the American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAAA) 2024 annual conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott! Over the last few days, we enjoyed sharing information about Houston and our new program and networking with prospective students and...

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Executive Dean of McGovern Medical School, Dr. John Hancock, is pleased to announce the first state institution in Texas to offer the Master’s of Science in Anesthesia Program. Created by our Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Management, to...

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The UTHealth Houston community has a chance to fund scholarships to empower the next generation of health professionals to be their best. Help support student scholarships during the UTHealth Houston’s Sixth Annual Giving Day on Tuesday, April 2. For 24...

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The MSA program recently participated in UTHealth Houston’s 8th Annual Pre-Health Professions Conference, which drew hundreds of students from colleges and high schools nationwide. We shared insights about the program and its exciting career opportunities in healthcare. It was a...

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Master of Science in Anesthesia Program Announcement

The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine is thrilled to announce the Master of Science in Anesthesia Program. The UTH-MSA program will be the twenty-first program established in the country, housed under the McGovern Medical School, and the...

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