Building on a legacy of discovery in pediatrics
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…
Publications and presentations, October 2026
Presentations Angie Curtis, MD, to present poster at Boston Children’s Hospital Gymnastics Medicine Symposium earlier this month: “Springing Back Safely: Returning to Competition After Multi-Ligament Ankle Injury” Dr. Curtis also served as chair for the UTHealth Houston Spine Symposium held…
In the media, October 2026
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…
Out and about, Fall 2026
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…
Pediatrics honors, October 2026
General Academic Pediatrics General Academic Pediatrics faculty Amalia Guardiola, MD, Ami Dharia, MD, and advanced practice provider Pilar Brentari, FNP-BC, were selected as recipients of the 2026 Core Values Award from Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. Harris Health core values…
Outstanding faculty and residents named Champions of the Clinical Learning Environment
[Adapted from Scoop, September 9, 2026] Every day, faculty and resident physicians shape the clinical learning experience through their teaching, mentorship, professionalism, and commitment to patient care. Their interactions with students help create clinical environments where learners feel welcomed, supported,…
Upcoming events, October 2026
For happenings beyond this month, visit the Events page in SharePoint (external link) and extend the “To” date. Neonatal Lecture Series Pressing Need for the Ideal Vasopressor for Systemic Hypotension in Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) Presented by…
Pediatric programs climb in national rankings
[Adapted from The Scoop, 9/30/26] Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, in partnership with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, climbed in state, regional, and national rankings in the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals. The hospital was ranked…
Community input guides new pediatric Down syndrome clinic
Give input on Down syndrome clinic (external link) [Adapted from UT Physicians (external link), September 15, 2026] Families of children with Down syndrome can look forward to a new medical home as the university develops a new multidisciplinary…
UT Physicians features Elva M. Almazan, NP: Hand, foot, and mouth disease
What every parent needs to know [Adapted from UT Physicians (external link), September 4, 2026] This patient-education article was developed by UT Physicians. If you would like to share insight on a prevalent clinical issue, please contact Department of Pediatrics…