SurgeON Newsletter – March 2026
Read the March 2026 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: Fletcher Receives Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award Faculty and Staff Honored with 2025 STAR Awards At the Bedside: Houston Teen Makes Astounding Recovery After Life-Threatening Soccer Injury…
Strong Showing by McGovern Medical School at the Academic Surgical Congress
The 21st annual Academic Surgical Congress (ASC) was held in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 3-5, 2026. With more than 1,800 registrants, this is one of the largest academic surgical meetings in the world. This joint meeting is co-sponsored by the Association…
SurgeON Newsletter – February 2026
Read the February 2026 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: Scerbo Named Memorial Hermann Cypress Physician of the Year Alex Chang, MD, Joins Abdominal Organ Transplantation Division Plastic Surgery Faculty & Trainees Contribute to National Microsurgery Meeting UTHealth Houston Trauma…
SurgeON Newsletter – January 2026
Read the January 2026 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: Abdominal Transplant Program Resumes Clinical Activity Changing the Future for Children with CDH Highlighting Research in Pediatric Injury Prevention At the Homestead: Highlights from the Southern Surgical Association Important Update:…
SurgeON Newsletter – December 2025
Read the December 2025 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: Year-End Reflections from Drs. Andrassy & Lally UTHealth Houston Surgery: A Year of Growth & Achievement UTHealth Houston Pediatric Surgery: A Year of Impact & Innovation Students Shine at Summer…
Grand Rounds, December 4, 2025
Presentation Title: The Story of Precision Therapy in Rectal Cancer: A Surgeon’s Tale Speaker: J Joshua Smith, MD, Professor, Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Date: Thursday, December 4,…
Students Shine at Summer Research Program Forum
First-year medical students at McGovern Medical School have the opportunity to complete 10 weeks of mentored research from late May through early August. Students are supported by stipends from their faculty mentors, with several also receiving matching funds from the…
Daily oral GLP-1 pill exhibits promising results in treatment options for adults with diabetes and obesity in trial led by UTHealth Houston researcher
A new oral GLP-1 medication can help adults with obesity and Type 2 diabetes lose more weight and improve their blood sugar levels compared to a placebo, according to findings from the ATTAIN-2 trial led by a UTHealth Houston researcher….
Grand Rounds, November 20, 2025
Presentation Title: EndoQuest Robotics: Innovating at UTHealth Houston Speakers: Todd Wilson, MD Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 Time: 7:00 AM ‐ 8:00 AM Location: Medical School Building Learning Format: In‐Person Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, participants should…
SurgeON Newsletter – November 2025
Read the November 2025 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: UTHealth Houston Teaching Hospital Ranks Fifth in Texas UTHealth Houston and TIRR Memorial Hermann Named LE&RN Comprehensive Network Center of Excellence Snyder Appointed to ASCRS Board Greives Selected as American…