DoP Honors, April 2025
Clinic of the Quarter Congratulations to the UT Physicians Pediatric Center Cardiology — Texas Medical Center, named Clinic of the Quarter! This outstanding team provides comprehensive cardiac care, from fetal interventions to specialized treatment for babies, children, and adolescents. Their…
Publications & Presentations as of April 2025
Presentations Michael Yafi, MD, had three posters accepted to the 18th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD 2025) held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, March 19 to 22. Barbara Kieu, MHA, and GME office team will be…
Get to Know the Lactation Foundation
Did you know there is a team of Board-certified lactation consultants within the Department of Pediatrics? True story! These caring professionals offer personalized, private consultations to help every mom meet her breastfeeding goals. Don’t be confused by the name —…
In the Media, April 2025
Michael Chang, MD, and Maria Segura, MD, joined a Children at Risk panel discussion on Facebook to talk about the measles outbreak and preventive measures parents can take to protect their children. Their remarks were shared by 13 radio stations…
Upcoming Events, April 2025
For happenings beyond April, visit the Events page in SharePoint and extend the “To” date. CPTI Networks & Collaboratives Pillar Webinar Series Join the American Academy of Pediatrics Community Pediatrics Training Initiative (CPTI) for this panel discussion on building community…
Department of Pediatrics Team Updates: April 2025
Welcome New Graduates Ara Francesca Luz, MHA, Research Coordinator II, Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Division, recently completed her Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Marvin W. Thomas, Jr., MHA, MBA, Senior Administrative Coordinator, Pediatric Research…
UTHealth Houston Center for Eating Disorders to Launch at Bridging the Gap Conference
The following is an invitation from Zachary S. Appenzeller, PsyD, Director of the UTHealth Houston Center for Eating Disorders: Dear Colleagues, I want to cordially invite you all to the 2025 UTHealth Houston Center for Eating Disorders Update Conference: “Bridging…
Faculty Education Awards
The Department of Pediatrics Faculty Education Awards recognize junior and senior pediatric faculty who have achieved excellence in education. Potential honorees may nominate themselves or be recommended by a colleague. A subcommittee of the Pediatric Medical Education Committee, led by…
Kanekal Suresh Gautham, MD
Department of Pediatrics Honors, March 2025
President’s Leadership Awards Congratulations April Crawford, PhD, Professor and Meg and Dick Weekley Distinguished Chair in Childhood Reading and Learning, and Brenda Moncivaiz, MBA, Fellowship Coordinator II, who received the President’s Award for Leadership. The annual President’s Awards for Leadership…