Department of Pediatrics honors, December 2024
Dr. Caretti receives CNCDP-K12 Grant Viola Caretti, MD, PhD, Child & Adolescent Neurology Assistant Professor, has been awarded the Child Neurologist Career Development Program-K12 (CNCDP-K12 grant) in partnership with the National Institutes of Health. The CNCDP-K12 provides funding and programmatic…
Special In-Person Grand Rounds
On Tuesday, January 7, the Department of Pediatrics will host a special hybrid Grand Rounds presentation featuring Rex Marco, MD, Orthopedic Surgery Professor and Spine Fellowship Program Director at UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School. Dr. Marco found a new purpose in…
9-year-old Golfer Wins Big Despite JIA Diagnosis
Ariella Konwar proudly holds her championship plaque, a milestone moment that occurred three years after she was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). (Photo from Ronit Konwar) Ariella Konwar is a bubbly 9-year-old with a passion for sports. This outgoing,…
Tebo Named Assistant Dean of Global Health
Kevin Morano, PhD, senior vice president of Academic and Faculty Affairs and senior associate dean for Faculty Affairs, announced Kristi Tebo, MD, as the inaugural assistant dean of Global Health for McGovern Medical School, effective December 1, 2024. A graduate of Baylor…
Jaclyn Siegel, DO
Angie Curtis, MD, CAQSM
Angie Curtis, MD, CAQSM, is a board-certified pediatrician and sports medicine physician with a deep commitment to the health and performance of young athletes. She currently serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McGovern Medical School…
Charles Boren, DO, CAQSM
Charles Boren, DO, CAQSM, is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Board-certified in both Pediatrics and Sports Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Boren brings a comprehensive and compassionate…
Department of Pediatrics in the Media, November 2024
The Department of Pediatrics Team is frequently called upon to share insight and expertise with the community through various media platforms. Here are the media highlights from last month: Michelle Ruda, MD (Director, Child Safety & Integrated Care Division), spoke…
UT Physicians brings clear vision to allergy care with new clinic
UT Physicians’ new allergy and immunology clinic provides a beacon of hope for Houston’s sneezing and wheezing masses. This progressive practice promises to do more than treat symptoms. It aims to educate Houstonians and develop effective prevention strategies for them….
Clinical Trials and Quality Improvement now in SharePoint
Have you been to SharePoint lately? It’s getting more informative by the day! The latest additions are a searchable, sortable database of all current Clinical Trials as well as everything you need to know to develop a widely successful Quality…