UTHealth Houston Surgeons Play Prominent Roles in the American College of Surgeons
Leadership Roles in ACS Lillian S. Kao, MD, FACS, professor, and Jack H. Mayfield, MD, Chair in the Department of Surgery, completed her year as Chair of the Board of Governors (BOG) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). She…
Inaugural Research & Quality Improvement Day: Harris Health & UTHealth Houston
The first Harris Health and UTHealth Houston Research and Quality Improvement Day took place on October 16, 2024, at LBJ General Hospital. This event was a collaboration between medical professionals and researchers from Harris Health and UTHealth Houston to showcase…
Grand Rounds, October 31, 2024
Presentation Title: Witching Hour: Conjuring Safer Pain Management Solutions Speaker: Jonah Stulberg, MD Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024 Time: 7:00 AM ‐ 8:00 AM Location: Medical School Building Learning Format: In‐Person Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, participants…
Canfield Presents Webinar on Cardiotoxicity in Advanced Prostate Cancer Therapies
Join Steven Canfield, MD, for an insightful webinar on the cardiotoxicity of first-line therapies for advanced prostate cancer. This event will explore how common treatments, such as hormonal therapy and chemotherapy, may impact the cardiovascular system. Led by experts in…
Grand Rounds, October 17, 2024
Presentation Title: Challenges and Opportunities: Changing Paradigms in Vascular Injury Management Speaker: Joseph Dubose, MD Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 Time: 7:00 AM ‐ 8:00 AM Location: Medical School Building Learning Format: In‐Person Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this…
Pew Pew! Laser Applications for Prostate Ablation
Steven Canfield, MD, Professor and Chair of the Division of Urology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, provides a comprehensive evaluation of laser ablation’s role in prostate cancer management. In this 12-minute presentation, Dr. Canfield highlights patient selection criteria…
Bhadkamkar Elected Secretary of the Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons
Congratulations to Mohin Bhadkamkar, MD, assistant professor of plastic surgery, for his election as secretary of the Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons (HSPS). This prestigious organization represents plastic surgeons across the Houston/Gulf Coast region and plays a vital role in…
Canfield Presents at Focal Therapy Society Meeting in Washington, DC
At the recent Focal Therapy Society (FTS) meeting in Washington, DC, Steven E. Canfield, MD, professor and chief of the division of urology in the department of surgery, was invited to speak on the future of focal therapy, with an…
Fox to Chair Faculty Senate
We’re thrilled to announce that Erin Fox, PhD, will take on the role of chair for the McGovern Medical School Faculty Senate starting September 1, 2024. Fox is a Professor in the Division of Acute Care Surgery and the Assistant…
Champions of Clinical Learning Environment
As a continual acknowledgment of the work it takes to foster a positive and professional learning atmosphere, the Directors of Learning Environment at McGovern Medical School announced 28 faculty members who have earned the title of 2024 Champions of the…