Tag: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Faculty Terri Major-Kincade, MD, MPH, selected as inaugural honoree of the Distinguished Public Service and Civic Leadership Award (external link) from Prairie View A&M University, given during the university’s sesquicentennial celebration. The Center for Interprofessional Collaboration at UTHealth Houston recognizes…

We are very pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Faculty Educator Awards in the Department of Pediatrics. These awards recognize exceptional contributions to medical education by our faculty, honoring excellence in teaching, curriculum development, mentorship, and overall commitment…

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…

[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…

Publications Presentations Gabriel Anzueto, MD, and Maria Tellez, MD, presented posters at the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group (external link) (DSMIG-USA) Symposium held in Denver, CO, in July. Avni Shah, MD, and husband Neel Shah, MD, gave a joint talk…

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…

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,…

Publications Presentations Lakshmi Srivaths, MD, will be giving a Doc Talk at the Houston Health Museum on August 28: “Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Facts & Fallacies.” The event is free but registration is required (external link). Heather Saavedra, MS, RD, LD,…

The Department of Pediatrics Research Pilot Grant exists to stimulate wide-ranging and innovative clinical and basic research in the Department of Pediatrics and increase academic presentations, publications, and grant submissions from the Department of Pediatrics faculty. Full-time academic faculty with…