CARE Chronicles Newsletter

There are several camps affiliated with the Department of Pediatrics, run predominantly by faculty. Two such examples are represented below, but additional camps include Camp Ailihpomeh (external link) in the Division of Hematology and Lupus Kids Camp in the Division…

Welcome! Pediatric Hospital Medicine Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine General Academic Pediatrics Critical Care Medicine Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Neurology Best wishes Congratulations to Lisa De Ybarrondo, MD, on her career completion >>    

Publications Kanekal S. Gautham, MD: “Inaccurate use of the term ‘Exclusive Human Milk Diet (external link)’” Matthew Rysavy, MD, PhD, et al.: “Perinatal prediction of mortality for neonates born at 22–25 weeks gestation (external link)” Elizabeth A. Hillman, MD, MEd,…

Announcing this year’s top SIMPL evaluators A heartfelt thank you to all of our faculty for your dedication and involvement in providing resident feedback. Your thoughtful observations, guidance, and encouragement play a vital role in helping our residents grow into…

(external link) Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital oncology team celebrated a patient’s completion of treatment with a joyous ‘ringing the bell’ moment, filmed by CW39 (external link). Sarah Cavenaugh, MD, joined the Children at Risk podcast (external link) to discuss how…

Celebrating 35 years of service to UTHealth Houston The General Academic Pediatrics Division hosted a come-and-go reception for Dr. De Ybarrondo on July 29, 2026. Dr. De Ybarrondo reconnected with colleagues and trainees from throughout her significant time as a…

Intern Welcome Breakfast Thursday, July 9 10th Floor Resident Lounge Custom omelets and pancakes courtesy of the Pediatric Hospital Medicine Division Meet the new Pediatric Resident Interns >>

The Department of Pediatrics is so very proud of the accomplishments of these dedicated physicians and grateful to the faculty teachers and mentors. Best wishes to all of you as you enter the next chapter! Child Neurology Residency Graduation Friday,…

Gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate the ethical challenges of clinical research The Institute for Clinical Research and Learning Health Care provides this course that explores the core principles of research ethics—autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice—and their application to…

The Division of Hematology had a productive time at the 2026 International Society for Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH (external link)) Congress held in Paris July 11-15. Professor and Interim Division Chief Nidra Rodriguez, MD, had a teaching role at ISTH….