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,…
Ethical Aspects of Clinical Research course starts Aug. 26
Gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate the ethical challenges of clinical research The Institute for Clinical Research and Learning Health Care provides this course that explores the core principles of research ethics—autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice—and their application to…
Pediatrics honors, June 2026
Faculty and staff Don’t miss the 2026 Department of Pediatrics recipients of the Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards. Residency and Fellowship Program Coordinators Melodie Allison and Judith Cerino (pictured above) won the First Place Viewer’s Choice award for their poster “Everyone…
In the media, May 2026
Elizabeth Hillman, MD, MEd, highlighted by McGovern Medical School in Cookies for Heroes (pictured above). Michael Chang, MD, joined the Children at Risk podcast “Growing Up in America (external link)” to talk about childhood vaccines. Sandy McKay, MD, FAAP, spoke…
Welcome Guliz Erdem, MD, division chief of pediatric infectious diseases
The Department of Pediatrics at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is delighted to announce Guliz Erdem, MD, has been appointed Division Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Dr. Erdem joins us as a nationally recognized leader in pediatric infectious diseases…
In the Media, Dec 2025
Many thanks to these Department of Pediatrics members for sharing their insight with the public through media interaction. If you are willing to be contacted with media requests pertaining to your area of expertise, please let communications know. Mahboobeh Mahdavinia,…
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Collaboration Delivers Life-Saving Expertise
This UT Physicians article features Pediatric Infectious Diseases Associate Professor Michael L. Chang, MD, and is an inspiring example of collaboration across disciplines. If you have a patient-care story you’d like to share, please email Department of Pediatrics Communications. …
In the Media, Sept 2025
Michael Chang, MD, (pictured) joined Houston Public Media’s show, Hello Houston (external link), to talk about back-to-school vaccines. Sandra McKay, MD, joined KHOU-TV Channel 11 (external link) to discuss what appointments you should schedule for your child before they go…
In the Media, May 2025
Michelle Ruda, MD, Associate Professor and Director, Child Safety and Integrated Care Division, talked to Parents (external link) about what to teach children to avoid dangers. The story was picked up by Yahoo! Life (external link). Kimberly Ellison, PhD, Assistant…
In the Media, April 2025
Michael Chang, MD, and Maria Segura, MD, joined a Children at Risk panel discussion (external link) on Facebook to talk about the measles outbreak and preventive measures parents can take to protect their children. Their remarks were shared by 13…