Faces of Dementia Exhibit
The McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics has announced its newest art wall exhibit, “Faces of Dementia,” featuring the work of McGovern Medical School alum Cindy Williams-Ware, MD. This compelling collection of portraits honors individuals living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease…
McGovern Mini Market food pantry now available for students
As part of UTHealth Houston’s commitment to supporting student health and well-being, McGovern Medical School has opened the McGovern Mini Market to address food insecurity, ensure access to nutritious food and essential items, and allow students to focus on their…
Nominations for President’s Awards for Leadership set to close Jan. 26
Great leadership can be seen in every corner of UTHealth Houston, and nominations are now open for the President’s Awards for Leadership to recognize those who make an extraordinary difference. Since 2006, the annual UTHealth Houston President’s Awards for Leadership…
Get to know the Champions of Clinical Learning Environment
The Office of Professionalism at McGovern Medical School is launching a new Q&A feature series highlighting the Champions of the Clinical Learning Environment. The series spotlights educators who have made a lasting impression on third-year medical students during clerkship rotations…
McGovern students’ new band uses music for philanthropy
United by a shared passion for music and service, students at McGovern Medical School have formed The Devonshires, a band that blends creative expression with community impact by using live performances to support pediatric patients through music-based philanthropy. Band members…
McGovern students lead childhood development volunteer effort
Students from McGovern Medical School recently partnered with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and their Raising a Reader Program. The students packed 4,250 literacy bags to distribute to families at HCA hospitals across South Texas, helping newborns begin life…
McGovern Medical School featured as standout lifestyle medicine institution by AAMC
McGovern Medical School was featured by the Association of American Medical Colleges as a standout lifestyle medicine institution in its Elevating Nutrition in Medical Education series, highlighting efforts to equip medical trainees with tools to prevent disease through healthful behaviors….
Students honor first patients at Cadaver Memorial
Students from the Class of 2029 honored their first patients during the annual McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston Cadaver Memorial Service on Jan. 6. Upon completion of the Gross Anatomy course each year, first-year students show their appreciation to…
Chandra wins Best Abstract in Medical Education and Training
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons named Ankush Chandra, MD, PGY-6, chief resident in the Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, the recipient of the Best Abstract in Medical Education and Training award. Chandra…
Hear from Dean LaTanya J. Love, MD, as she reflects on her path and prepares for McGovern Medical School 2.0
In every health care university, there are leaders whose journeys, passions, and commitments shape the experiences of students and the future. The new Beyond the CV series looks past the bios of the deans leading UTHealth Houston’s schools to explore…