UT Physicians features Pediatric Cardiology Division Chief Holly Bauser-Heaton, MD, PhD
A pediatric cardiologist’s battle with heart failure and how it transformed her approach to care In 2016, pediatric cardiologist Holly D. Bauser-Heaton, MD, PhD, had just finished a long day on her feet caring for her young patients in Georgia…
Meet the CRC: One of UTHealth Houston’s most valuable research resources
Whether you’re preparing for board exams, looking to strengthen your research skills, or seeking to provide the highest quality evidence-based care, the Clinical Research Curriculum (CRC) offers practical training that can help you achieve your goals. Designed specifically for health…
Department of Surgery welcomes new Surgical Director of Pediatric Transplantation Christine Hwang, MD, MHCM, FACS
The Department of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is thrilled to announce the arrival of Christine Hwang, MD, MHCM, FACS, as she joins the growing faculty in the Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation. Dr. Hwang is professor…
Department leaders meet to connect, assess, and align
On June 15, Department of Pediatrics division chiefs and key leaders gathered in the MSB Fifth Floor Gallery to hear plans from the medical school and clinical partners as well as updates on academic and research programs. Dean LaTanya J….
Publications and presentations, July 2026
Publications Presentations Lakshmi Srivaths, MD, will be giving a Doc Talk at the Houston Health Museum on August 28: “Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Facts & Fallacies.” The event is free but registration is required (external link). Heather Saavedra, MS, RD, LD,…
Team updates, July 2026
Welcome Alexandria Laws, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, General Academic Pediatrics Christine Hwang, MD, MCHM, FACS, Professor, Department of Surgery, Abdominal Organ Transplantation Congratulations The Department of Pediatrics had strong representation at the UTHealth Houston Embark Leadership Fundamentals course completed…
Epic experience survey open May 21-July 16
Epic users: Your voice matters The Epic Experience Survey (external link) is now open! Your feedback helps us keep improving workflows, tools, and overall EHR experience. Over the past two years, your input has driven major updates, from streamlining workflows…
Pediatrics honors, July 2026
Claudia Pedroza, PhD, professor with The Institute of Clinical Research and Learning Healthcare, performed statistics for a study that was selected as Best Overall at the 45th Annual Meeting of the Surgical Infection Society (external link): “Complex & Simple Appendicitis:…
In the media, July 2026
(external link) Mary Kay Koenig, MD, (pictured above, right) featured guest on CortiCare podcast: POLG 101: What patients, families, and clinicians should know (external link). Joshua Samuels, MD, and daughter PGY-1 Megan Samuels, MD, were featured on UTHealth Houston social…
Resident life highlights, July 2026
2026 graduating pediatric residents honor outstanding service On Saturday, June 14, the Pediatric Residency Program had the honor of celebrating the graduation of our senior residents from the Categorical Pediatrics, Pediatric Genetics, Pediatric Neurology, and Internal Medicine-Pediatrics programs. During the…