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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…


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June 29, 2026

Residency program appoints new associate program directors

An important update from the Pediatric Education Team: Suzanne Lopez, MD, Vice Chair of EducationAmalia Guardiola, MD, Director of Undergraduate Medical EducationEmma Omoruyi, MD, MPH, Director of Pediatric ResidencyElizabeth Hillman, MD, MEd, Director of Fellowship Education We are pleased to…


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June 29, 2026

Pediatric residents complete Physician Educator Certificate Program as the program celebrates 10 years

[Adapted from UTHealth Houston News (external link), June 10, 2026] The Physician Educator Certificate Program (PECP) at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston recently marked a major milestone during its graduation luncheon, celebrating a decade of preparing residents and fellows…


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June 3, 2026

2026 Pediatric trainee research symposia showcase scholarly work

Each year, the Department of Pediatrics hosts engaging symposia that provide learners at all levels the opportunity to present research, quality-improvement initiatives, and other innovative projects developed throughout the academic year. These events foster an interactive and supportive environment where…


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June 3, 2026

Resident life highlights, June 2026

AAP CATCH Grant event at Children’s Museum As part of her American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) CATCH Grant (external link), PGY-3 resident Dominique “Nikki” Dagdag, MD, hosted the second of two successful events with Project DOCC families and pediatric/med-peds residents….


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June 3, 2026

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…


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May 4, 2026

2026 Pediatric Academic Societies posters

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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…


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March 31, 2026

Resident life highlights

Thank-A-Resident Week 2026 February 23-27 “Happy Thank a Resident Day! Today gives us a chance to loudly celebrate all the quiet, steady ways you show up every single day for your patients, peers and yourself. I am so proud to…


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March 31, 2026

Match Day 2026: Welcome pediatric trainees!

The Department of Pediatrics was thrilled to welcome our new class of pediatric residents during the Match Day festivities on Friday, March 20. Pediatric Residency Program Director Emma Omoruyi, MD, MPH, and Program Coordinators Kimberly Cooper, C-TAGME, and Gabriella Nicholson,…


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