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…


Infographic of residency program organizational chart
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…


Teacher at podium instructing trainees
June 2, 2026

McGovern Medical School honors 2026 teaching excellence awardees

[As seen in The Scoop, May 6, 2026] Congratulations to the 2026 winners of the Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards. May is Teaching Excellence Month at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Since 2025, the awards have shifted focus toward junior…