Dr. Hillman mentors a fellow
August 31, 2026

Mentorship program builds connections to pediatric careers

As the nation faces a growing shortage of pediatricians, faculty at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston are working to strengthen the pipeline by reaching future physicians before they decide which area of medicine to pursue. The Department of Pediatrics has…


Large group photo of pediatric residents
July 1, 2026

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…


Group of people outside of restaurant
May 1, 2026

Resident life highlights, May 2026

Residents and leaders represent excellence at 2026 APPD Conference The Department of Pediatrics was well represented at the Association of Pediatric Program Directors Conference (external link) this spring under the leadership of Residency Program Director Emma Omoruyi, MD, MPH, the…