CiCHD Summer Institute celebrates the inaugural class of future innovators
The Center for Innovation in Congenital Heart Disease (CiCHD) proudly celebrated the successful completion of the inaugural CiCHD Summer Institute, held from June 15 to July 15, 2026. The month-long program brought together 32 exceptional high school and undergraduate students,…
Publications and presentations, August 2026
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,…
Pediatrics honors, August 2026
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…
In the media, August 2026
(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…
Best wishes to Lisa de Ybarrondo, MD, FAAP
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…
Resident life highlights, August 2026
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 >>
Congratulations, 2026 graduates!
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,…
Ethical Aspects of Clinical Research course starts Aug. 26
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…
Hematology faculty contribute and lead at ISTH 2026
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….
Champions of Clinical Learning Environment: Ansam Hasan, MD
The Office of Professionalism at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston congratulates Ansam Hasan, MD, on being honored as a Champion of the Clinical Learning Environment. Champions are identified through the Learning Environment Surveys, which are sent to students and…