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We are very pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Faculty Educator Awards in the Department of Pediatrics. These awards recognize exceptional contributions to medical education by our faculty, honoring excellence in teaching, curriculum development, mentorship, and overall commitment…

Memorial Hermann Health System is proud to announce that Guy B. Giesecke, DHA, is appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. With nearly two decades in pediatric leadership, Dr. Giesecke has significant experience leading…

Linda Solamen, MD, is an assistant professor of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Dr. Solamen earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University Chicago and her medical degree from the American University…

A bold new chapter in pediatric care is unfolding in Katy as UT Physicians expands its pediatric footprint beyond the Texas Medical Center. Designed specifically for children and families, UT Physicians Pediatric Multispecialty – Katy integrates 14 medical and surgical subspecialties…

Terri Major-Kincade, MD, MPH, was interviewed by CBS News about the Perinatal Palliative Care Bill called Everly’s Law, which took effect on Sept. 1. Megan Kindred, MSN, APRN, was interviewed by Everyday Health about the benefits of breastfeeding.  

Welcome! The Department of Pediatrics is proud to add these outstanding clinicians to our team: Promotions Congratulations to these faculty from various divisions who have been promoted as of September 1. Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine New Role Associate Professor Elizabeth Hillman, MD,…

Presentations Haitham Al-Wahab, MD, FAAP, presented at the Annual Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) Symposium held September 23-24 at Memorial Hermann Hospital (pictured above). Hunaid Gurji, DO, PhD, MS, presented “Johnny Five is Alive: Use of Chatbots to Facilitate Medical Education”…

Pediatric Workforce Initiative hosts program mixer On Wednesday, Sept. 24, pediatric programs from across Houston came together to host a mixer for medical students interested in pediatrics. Program leaders from McGovern Medical School, Baylor College of Medicine, University of Houston,…

Submit Your Proposal on a Topic of Your Choice The Academic Pediatric Association (APA) is currently accepting proposals for workshops at their Southern Regional Meeting to be held February 26-28, 2026, in New Orleans. The APA Region 7/8 Workshops will…