SurgeON e-newsletter

February 11, 2026 | February Issue
Scerbo named Memorial Hermann-Cypress Physician of the Year, Alex Chang, MD, joins the Abdominal Organ Transplantation Division, Plastic Surgery faculty and trainees contribute to a national microsurgery meeting, UTHealth Houston trauma program updates, annual quality and safety meeting highlights, clinical research and education features, announcements, publications of note, and Grand Rounds schedule.

January 9, 2026 | January Issue
Abdominal transplant program resuming clinical activity, pediatric congenital diaphragmatic hernia research, pediatric injury prevention study, Southern Surgical Association meeting highlights, Texas Medical Board CME tracking update, faculty achievements, announcements, publications, and Grand Rounds schedule.

December 12, 2025 | December Issue
2025 year-in-review highlights, faculty awards and recognitions, residency and fellowship program milestones, senior leadership holiday message, community service projects, publications of note, and Grand Rounds schedule.

November 6, 2025 | November Issue
UTHealth Houston Teaching Hospital ranking, center-of-excellence designation, faculty society appointments, national meeting representation across specialties, clinical conference participation, research & quality improvement day, Texas Surgical Society meeting highlights, urology resident recognition, announcements, publications, in-the-news items, and Grand Rounds.

October 3, 2025 | October Issue
2025 Top Doctors in Houstonia Magazine, visiting professor feature, faculty/resident trauma meeting representation, statewide plastic surgery resident awards, TRC4 grant news, international clinical trial participation, research blog series launch, announcements, publications, and Grand Rounds.

September 5, 2025 | September Issue
Welcome new faculty, 2025 Champions of Clinical Learning Environment, visiting professorship, professional development panel, urology research symposium, fellowship recipient announcement, international training partnership, pediatric patient care story, memoriam, publications and in-the-news highlights, and Grand Rounds.

August 6, 2025 | August Issue
Women in Medicine & Sciences feature, pediatric burn care think tank, ACS Quality & Safety Conference highlights, cleft and craniofacial team coverage, new urology interns, fellowship graduations, department announcements, publications, and Grand Rounds schedule.

July 11, 2025 | July Issue
Class of 2025 residency and fellowship graduations, faculty and resident honors, new chairs and program launches, community health events, and Grand Rounds highlights.

June 6, 2025 | June Issue
Askenasy’s 100th ESD milestone, 2025 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards, faculty conference participation across multiple national meetings, publications of note, and Grand Rounds highlights.

May 6, 2025 | May Issue
Summit and national meeting highlights, resident award recognitions, mentorship program launch, faculty presentations, and upcoming fellowship deadlines

April 4, 2025 | April Issue
Welcome new transplant chief, leadership transitions, physician award, colorectal cancer symposium, new surgical interns, retirement celebration, patient success story, and Grand Rounds highlights.

March 10, 2025 | March Issue
Surgery Research Day save-the-date, Department STAR Award honorees, Academic Surgical Congress student/resident research, and regional meeting coverage

February 10, 2025 | February Issue
Surgical Disruptive Technology Summit overview, obesity research findings, military scholarship updates, and National Birth Defects Awareness Month highlights

January 10, 2025 | January Issue
Ambassador travel highlights, faculty announcements, publications of note, in-the-news updates, and Grand Rounds schedule

December 6, 2024 | December Issue
Year-end reflections and updates from the chairman, 2024 Geriatric Trauma Symposium summary, trauma quality TQIP conference participation, inaugural Division of Pediatrics Shark Tank award, Western Surgical Society student research achievements, new acute pancreatitis research insights, alumnus endometrial cancer journey, mentorship spotlight, announcements & highlights, publications of note, in-the-news features, and Grand Rounds schedule.

November 8, 2024 | November Issue
McGovern Medical School Academy of Master Educators welcomes the 2022 and 2023 inductees, key faculty invited to leadership and board roles, a distinguished alumni award recipient, perioperative medicine presentation highlights, a T32 research resident’s success in a regional trauma paper competition, UTHealth Houston surgeons well represented at the American College of Surgeons Fall Clinical Congress, residents at the Association of Women Surgeons Annual Conference, inaugural Research & Quality Improvement Day coverage, publications of note, in-the-news features, Grand Rounds schedule, and social media spotlight.

October 4, 2024 | October Issue
Champions of Clinical Learning Environment recognitions, Erin Fox named Faculty Senate chair, Plastic Surgery Residency Blocker Bowl win at TSPS Conference, SBAS pain-management disparities research highlights, MHSRS presentation on severe TBI biomarkers, focal therapy society guidelines talk, HSPS leadership election, acute care surgical research at AAST/World Trauma Congress, key publications of note, baby announcement, in-the-news features, Grand Rounds schedule, and social media spotlight.

September 10, 2024 | September Issue
Welcome new faculty member Villafane-Ferriol and her selection for the JUMP Start mentorship program, UTHealth Houston trauma faculty speaking at the South Texas Symposium, new arrival announcement (Baby Hopkins), publications of note, “Hancock’s Headlines,” Save the Date reminders, and Grand Rounds schedule.

August 12, 2024 | August Issue
Jerome G. Saltarrelli inducted as Fellow of the Academy of Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine, David E. Meyer receives Mission Connect research funding, CUReS 2024 Urology research symposium highlights, “Behind the Knife” educational podcast feature, ACS Quality & Safety meeting value-focused coverage, cleft lip patient story, key publications of note, in-the-news features, and 2024 Plastic Surgery Residency Graduation recap.

July 15, 2024 | July Issue
Department and programmatic graduation celebrations for residents and fellows, UTHealth Surgery leadership presentations at national meetings, faculty honors and awards, new fellowship announcements, research awards and scholarship recipients, pediatric surgeon featured in Houstonia Magazine, residency research showcases, 2024 Urology Research Symposium highlights, community engagement events, key publications of note, and Grand Rounds schedule.

June 7, 2024 | June Issue
Faculty and resident teaching award winners, presentations at regional and national surgical meetings, STAR and other departmental honors, trainee scholarship recipients, new faculty announcements, community service and injury prevention outreach events, key research publications, and the Grand Rounds schedule.

May 10, 2024 | May Issue
Michelle McNutt named Chief Medical Officer at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Thosani & Wadhwa recognized among the top 1% of GI surgeons nationally, Stewart appointed Co-Medical Director of LBJ SICU, presentations on the future of surgical education and quality improvement, prostate cancer surveillance study coverage, Texas Surgical Society spring meeting highlights, Grand Rounds spotlight, and publications of note.

April 5, 2024 | April Issue
Match Day 2024 and incoming surgical interns, UTHealth Houston physicians completing leadership development and Harvard leadership program milestones, medical student research award winners, presentations at national surgical meetings, a patient-inspiration feature, SPOTLIGHT on Willa Wang, MD, key publications, Grand Rounds schedule, and in-the-news and social media highlights.

March 8, 2024 | March Issue
STAR Awardees recognition and Clinical Informatics board certification news; UTHealth Houston’s strong representation at the 19th Annual Academic Surgical Congress; trauma research leadership at the inaugural TRC4 Trauma Research Symposium; South Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons meeting highlights; surgical research presentations at the Western Trauma Association meeting; prevention and treatment of surgical site infections feature; transplant program growth update; publications of note; Grand Rounds schedule; in-the-news and social media spotlight.

February 12, 2024 | February Issue
Highlighting UTHealth Surgery faculty and trainees at major meetings including the Association of Women Surgeons and Southern Surgical Association; STAR Awardee recognitions; Quality & Safety Conference participation; research presentations at specialty symposia; patient education and prevention features; transplant and trauma program news; awards and honors; key publications; Grand Rounds schedule; and in-the-news and social media spotlight.

January 16, 2024 | January Issue
Leadership appointments and honors, program and clinic updates, national meeting highlights, trauma quality initiatives, faculty recognition events, publications of note, and Grand Rounds.

December 6, 2023 | December Issue
Administrative Professionals Day recognition, first NanoKnife prostate ablation performed by Dr. Canfield, educational presentations at APDS/ASE meeting, trauma care disparities education, surgical infection society awards, colorectal research team achievements, presentations at AACR and ASA meetings, leadership and advocacy summit highlights, regional surgical meeting participation, publications of note, faculty promotions, Grand Rounds schedule, and In The News features.

November 8, 2023 | November Issue
ACS Annual Clinical Congress highlights including Dr. Lillian Kao elected Chair of the Board of Governors and faculty induction as FACS, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society meeting research, AGA advocacy leadership, elective general surgery faculty and staff retreats, long-serving nurse manager recognition, Third Space Endoscopy program advances, pancreatic cancer patient clinical trial success, publications of note, Grand Rounds schedule, and In The News and Resident & Student corner updates.

October 6, 2023 | October Issue
Houstonia Magazine 2023 Top Doctors announcement, American College of Surgeons Resident & Associate Society liaison appointment, “Bridging Divides” education feature, Learning Healthcare Symposium highlights, resident research award at the Society of Asian Academic Surgeons meeting, Acute Care Surgery representation at AAST, focal therapy clinical feature, SBAS annual meeting participation, new fellows welcome, key publications, Grand Rounds schedule, In The News highlights, and Resident & Student Corner updates.

September 15, 2023 | September Issue
Urology team honored in U.S. News rankings, TSPS Annual Meeting awards and honors, BEST course REBOA training feature, new fellows welcome, publications of note, Grand Rounds schedule, In The News highlights including physician quotes in major outlets, and social media spotlight.

August 11, 2023 | August Issue
Champions of Clinical Learning Environment awards, Amherst “Outstanding Educator” honors, ACS Quality & Safety Conference participation, WonderKids cleft care event, pediatric burn care symposium, key research on shock resuscitation, resident & medical student honors, publications of note, Grand Rounds schedule, and In The News highlights.

July 10, 2023 | July Issue
Graduate celebrations for residents and fellows, Southern Surgical Association meeting summaries, STAR Awardee highlights, trauma quality and injury prevention features, physician leadership and professional appointments, 2023 Urology Research Symposium recap, pediatric surgery outreach events, publications of note, Grand Rounds schedule, and In The News and Resident & Student corner updates.

June 8, 2023 | June Issue
Welcome to Interventional Gastroenterology, Puzio awarded Outstanding Clinical Faculty, 2023 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards, ASGE committee appointment for Thosani, Physician Leadership Institute selections, resident quality improvement award, traumatic brain injury clinical feature, AUA and ESTA meeting participation, thoracic team milestone, international meeting summaries, publications of note, Grand Rounds schedule, In The News and Resident & Student corner highlights.

May 1, 2023 | May Issue
Administrative Professionals Day recognition, Dr. Steven Canfield performs first NanoKnife prostate ablation, educational presentations at APDS/ASE meeting, trauma care disparities education, Surgical Infection Society awards, colorectal research team achievements, presentations at AACR and ASA meetings, leadership and advocacy summit highlights, regional surgical meeting participation, publications of note, faculty promotions, and Grand Rounds schedule.

April 6, 2023 | April Issue
Celebrating Physician Excellence at Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center, Dr. Meyer earns Master’s in Clinical Research, SAGES meeting insights, Western Trauma Association presentations, Alpha Omega Alpha honors, notable publications, physician baking competition feature, Ironman participant highlights, welcome back to Dr. Blakely, Grand Rounds schedule, In The News updates, and social media spotlight.

March 8, 2023 | March Issue
Students and residents shine at the Academic Surgical Congress, strong McGovern Medical School representation at the Texas ACS meeting, Book Club kickoff, Women and Girls in Science Symposium, Burn Awareness Week activities, publications of note, Grand Rounds schedule, In The News features, and Resident & Student Corner updates.

February 10, 2023 | February Issue
Memorial Hermann Katy names McKnight Physician of the Year, Hoang awarded Diplomate of Obesity Medicine, Cowling named Chief of Surgery at Memorial Hermann Southeast, STAR Awardee recognitions, Khan Military Scholarships awarded, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma presentations, Grand Rounds schedule, In The News highlights, and social media spotlight.

January 11, 2023 | January Issue
Faculty awards and recognitions, Physician of the Year honor, diversity and inclusion feature, board certification announcements, alumni spotlight, Grand Rounds schedule, In The News highlights, and social media spotlight.

December 8, 2022 | December Issue
Run Wang elected President-Elect for the International Society for Sexual Medicine, Southern Surgical Association meeting research presentation, Regional and plastic surgery awards and competition wins, UTHealth faculty media interviews, holiday department social events, social media spotlight, and community engagement features.

November 2, 2022 | November Issue
Many Faces of UTHealth Houston featuring Dr. Emily Robinson, grant and research recognition including ASMS research funding and a JAMA Surgery publication, American College of Surgeons Fall Clinical Congress highlights, social media spotlight, resident & student corner, Grand Rounds schedule, and in-the-news updates.

October 6, 2022 | October Issue
STAR Awardee recognitions, AWS 40 Under 40 honorees, American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators admissions, Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons leadership, JAMA Surgery venous thromboembolism research publication, EAST trauma research scholarship award, national meeting highlights, new faculty introductions, publications, and Grand Rounds schedule.

September 6, 2022 | September Issue
Match Day 2022 review, medical student and resident awards, national meeting participation and research presentations, Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiatives, faculty promotions and appointments, community service outreach, Grand Rounds schedule, and “In The News” highlights.

August 3, 2022 | August Issue
2022 Champions of Clinical Learning Environment awards, Huzar receives Dr. Steven Gitelis Inspiration Award, Andrassy’s appointment as Senior Vice President for Clinical Affairs, American College of Surgeons Quality & Safety Conference highlights, cleft & craniofacial awareness and WonderKids event, resident poster recognition, Grand Rounds, “In The News,” and Resident & Student Corner features.

July 5, 2022 | July Issue
Department becomes Gold institutional member of the Society of Black Academic Surgeons, plastic surgery and general surgery resident awards, firearm injury prevention conference co-hosted by UTHealth, research pilot grants and ASTS research awards, resident research day highlights, graduating residents/fellows recognition, “In The News” items, resident & student corner, and an in memoriam tribute.

June 6, 2022 | June Issue
Faculty teaching award winners (Outstanding Clinical and Master Clinical Teaching Awards), resident quality improvement presentations, research retreat and whole blood trauma resuscitation study, honors including AAPS induction and AUA presentations, medical student research at national meetings, new faculty welcome, and Grand Rounds schedule.

May 9, 2022 | May Issue
Awards & promotions including Canfield’s European Association of Urology committee appointment and multiple faculty promotions, 2022 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards, Cotton admitted into the American Surgical Association, presentations at the Southwestern Surgical Congress and Surgical Infection Society, and Grand Rounds schedule.

April 11, 2022 | April Issue
Awards & promotions including distinguished faculty and endowed appointments, Khan Military Scholarship recipients, Match Day 2022 placements, national trauma and regional ACS meeting honors, Grand Rounds schedule, and “In the News” updates.

February, 2022 | Winter Issue
In memoriam tribute, department research highlights, Stulberg named Vice Chair of Research, McGovern Medical School HEED Award recognition, new Burn Director appointment, awards and promotions, in-the-news items, and newly appointed faculty.

July, 2021 | Summer Issue
Feature on transplant program expansion and clinical highlights, faculty and trainee research publications, department leadership updates, surgical education milestones, community outreach events, quality and safety initiatives, and “In the News” coverage.

March, 2021 | Winter & Spring Issue
Feature on the Division of Acute Care Surgery, COVID-19 vaccination rollout and patient care updates, faculty scholarly activity, education highlights including resident research, quality and safety initiatives, community engagement, and “In the News” coverage.

July, 2020 | Spring & Summer Issue
Feature on the Surgical Critical Care service line, COVID-19 departmental response and safety protocols, faculty research and publications, resident education and awards, community outreach efforts, and “In the News” highlights.

February, 2020 | Winter Issue
Feature on the Division of Minimally Invasive & Elective General Surgery, surgical education and research updates, awards and promotions, media highlights, new faculty welcomes, and in memoriam for Dr. Stanley J. Dudrick, MD.

May, 2019 | Spring Issue
Feature on the Division of Urology history and leadership, education updates including new residents and lectureships, research highlights from CeTIR, Red Duke Trauma Symposium recap, scholarship announcement, awards and recognition, and “In the News” highlights.

February, 2019 | Winter Issue
Feature on the Division of Immunology & Organ Transplant, leadership changes and residency recruitment, education and simulation training update, research symposium participation, transplant program awards, “In the News” highlights, and departmental awards.