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…
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…
McKay honored for advocacy, named Texas Pediatric Society president-elect
[published by McGovern Medical School, Sept. 17, 2026] Sandra McKay, MD, professor and chief of the Division of General Academic Pediatrics at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, has received a Special Achievement Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics…
Best wishes and many thanks to Gloria Heresi, MD, and Jacqueline Hecht, PhD
As most are aware, we have had the opportunity to reflect on two amazing careers as they enter retirement: Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Gloria Heresi, MD, MS, and Professor and Division Chief of the Pediatric Research Center and Vice…
Pediatrics honors, September 2026
Professor and Division Chief, General Academic Pediatrics, Sandy McKay, MD, FAAP, was honored with a 2025 AAP Special Achievement Awards from the Texas Pediatric Society (external link) (TPS), the Texas chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. McKay has…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…