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Quarter residency evaluation: Faculty performance now recognized by the ABP for MOC points We would like to recognize and celebrate faculty who have consistently completed resident evaluations and provided meaningful feedback. Your commitment to resident education, professional growth, and continuous…

Presentations Veronica Gonzalez, MD, spoke on a panel at the University of Houston American Medical Women’s Association meeting. Michael Petrus-Jones, DO, MEd, MPH, MS, and Kim K. Cheung, MD, PhD, presented at the Immunization Coalition of Greater Houston’s Immunization Policy…

Sandy McKay, MD, participated in a panel on PBS News (external link) Horizons discussing firearm-related injury prevention and their involvement with the Agree to Agree campaign (external link). The spot was also promoted on social media (external link). American Bazaar…

The General Academic Pediatrics Division had a “Fall Fest” at Wakefield Brewery on October 18. On Friday, October 23, the Pediatric Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention teams represented the Department at the UTHealth Houston Half-Marathon & 10K Health Fair (external…

Faculty Terri Major-Kincade, MD, MPH, selected as inaugural honoree of the Distinguished Public Service and Civic Leadership Award (external link) from Prairie View A&M University, given during the university’s sesquicentennial celebration. The Center for Interprofessional Collaboration at UTHealth Houston recognizes…

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…

Paul Trainor, PhD After nearly five decades of leadership and scientific discovery under Jacqueline Hecht, PhD, the Department of Pediatrics at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is entering a new chapter with Paul A. Trainor, PhD, taking over as…

Presentations Thao Nguyen, DO, presented at Grand Rounds for The Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston. Kimberly C. Smith, MD, invited to give a presentation on Pediatric Tuberculosis Radiology at two events hosted by…

Jean Hsu, DO, shared her reason for pursuing a pediatric subspecialty with the American Academy of Pediatrics, published as part of the AAP stories campaign (external link). Jaclyn Ruggiero, MD, featured on multiple interviews as Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital promotes…

Moments from community events made possible by the Pediatrics team Puzzles for Piper On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the DYNC1H1 Association (external link) hosted the 3rd Annual Puzzles for Piper (external link) Jigsaw Puzzle Competition to raise funds to support…