Research Day 2025
On Thursday, April 3rd, the Department of Surgery welcomed Ben Zarzaur, MD, MPH, Professor of Surgery and Endowed Chair, Sylvia and Royal Lichtfeldt Burn Center Professorship, Division Chair of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery, University of Wisconsin, who gave…
Leaning into hope: Pancreatic cancer survivor grateful for clinical trial
After experiencing persistent back pain, Kim Charlton was shocked to learn she had pancreatic cancer—a diagnosis that upended her plans for retirement abroad. Seeking treatment at UTHealth Houston, she became part of a groundbreaking clinical trial led by Dr. Nirav…
Grand Rounds, April 24, 2025
Presentation Title: OH BABY! Using Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta in Cases of Placenta Accreta Spectrum Speakers: Miranda Wood, MD Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Time: 7:00 AM ‐ 8:00 AM Location: Medical School Building Learning Format: In‐Person…
Welcome Mark Hobeika, MD, FACS, New Chief of Abdominal Organ Transplantation
We are pleased to welcome Mark Hobeika, MD, FACS, as the new Division Director of the Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Hobeika brings a wealth of experience in transplant surgery, along with a strong commitment to patient…
Grand Rounds, April 10, 2025
Presentation Title: The Evolution of Surgical Education Speakers: Alyssa Maclean, MD Date: Thursday, April 10, 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 be…
SurgeON Newsletter – April 2025
Read the April 2025 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: Welcome Mark Hobeika, MD, FACS, New Chief of Abdominal Organ Transplantation Leadership Transitions in the Department of Surgery Rashtak Named Physician of the Year at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital Inaugural…
Grand Rounds, March 13, 2025
Presentation Title: The Surgical Mindset Speakers: Alfredo Cepeda, MD, and Shah-Jahan Dodwad, DO Date: Thursday, March 13, 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…
SurgeON Newsletter – March 2025
Read the March 2025 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: Save the Date: Surgery Research Day Department of Surgery Honors its STAR Award Recipients McGovern Medical School Students and Residents Showcase Research at Academic Surgical Congress Regional Meeting Unites the…
Grand Rounds, March 6, 2025
Presentation Title: Perioperative Mortality Speaker: Daniel Sessler, MD Professor and Vice President for Clinical and Outcomes Research Department of Anesthesiology, McGovern Medical School Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025 Time: 7:00 AM ‐ 8:00 AM Location: Medical School Building Learning Format:…
Grand Rounds, February 20, 2025
Presentation Title: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Kapsowar and Beyond in sub-Saharan Africa Speaker: William Rhodes, MD Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 Time: 7:00 AM ‐ 8:00 AM Location: Medical School Building Learning Format: In‐Person Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of…