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Welcome to “Ask the Expert,” a UTHealth Houston newsroom series where our leading physicians examine pressing health challenges. For the next month, we’re sharing tips on how families and kids can set themselves up for a healthy, successful school year….

On any given night, you might find Faraz Bishehsari, MD, and Mahboobeh Mahdavinia, MD, two faculty leaders at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, talking shop on their evening walk. While the couple’s fields of study may not completely overlap,…

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…

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 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,…