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…
SurgeON Newsletter – February 2025
Read the February 2025 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: Surgical Disruptive Technology Summit Showcases the Future of Surgery New Research Defines “Time to Weight Plateau” in Obesity Treatment Khan Military Scholarships Honoring resilience throughout National Birth Defects Awareness Month…
Houston’s Snow Day: A Rare Winter Wonderland
Winter Storm Enzo brought more than just a chill to Houston—it brought the magic of snow! From cozy neighborhoods and local parks to a few dedicated moments captured in the Texas Medical Center, our faculty and residents embraced this rare…
SurgeON Newsletter – January 2025
Read the January 2025 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: Robinson and Kao Served as Citizen Ambassadors to Vietnam Announcements & Highlights Publications of Note In the News Grand Rounds Social Media Spotlight
Celebrating Mentorship in the Department of Surgery
Mentorship is often described as a cornerstone of professional growth, and for many aspiring medical students, the guidance of a great mentor can leave a lifelong impact. This statement rings especially true for students mentored by Farzaneh Banki, MD, Professor of…