Events from February 5 – April 3 – McGovern Medical School Calendar

Fifth Floor Gallery Reopening

mbrown — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

You’re Invited!

The MSB Fifth Floor Gallery has undergone a stunning transformation after five months of renovation, and the space is truly unrecognizable!

Join us for an open house to explore the newly refreshed facility.

Stop by, take a look, and enjoy light refreshments as we celebrate the reopening.

We look forward to seeing you there!

McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics 20th Anniversary Series

mbrown — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Please join us for a special lecture in honor of the 20th anniversary of the McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics with Erin Lamb. Her topic is “Health Humanities: Looking Backwards, Sideways, and Forward.”

This free event will occur on February 5, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 pm (CST) in the TMC Library Conference room and Zoom.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science Symposium

mbrown — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:30:00 +0000

Join us for the IDWGS 2025 Symposium, where we celebrate and spotlight the groundbreaking achievements of women and girls in STEM. The event will feature distinguished speakers from McGovern Medical School, Drs. Mary Aitken and Hui-Wen Lo, along with two inspiring keynote speakers from SpaceX: Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon, both of whom were astronauts on the Polaris Dawn mission. The event will be held at the Memorial Hermann Hospital Conference Center.

Dean’s Lecture: Cancer Cachexia

mbrown — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:15:00 +0000

Join us for a Dean’s Lecture on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. in MSB 1.006 featuring Eileen White, Deputy Director, Chief Scientific Officer and Board of Governors Professor of Molecular Biology. The White Laboratory at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey has made seminal discoveries revealing the mechanisms and the roles of apoptosis, autophagy, and metabolism in cancer using molecular, biochemical, and in vivo approaches.

2025 Houston Orthopedic Trauma Symposium: Current Controversies

mbrown — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This symposium is designed to provide orthopedic surgeons, fellows, residents, or midlevel providers with a comprehensive update on the current controversies, evolving concepts, and techniques in orthopedic trauma. A distinguished faculty will present their experience, techniques, and pearls of wisdom regarding current treatments and procedures. The goal of the activity is to provide an update to practicing surgeons along with topics of interest to their practice and the challenges they face. The activity will present didactic sessions, case presentations, debates/discussions, and breakout sessions.

When: Friday, February 21, 2025
Where: Hotel Zaza, Memorial City, Houston, TX

Costs depend on the attendee category, prices will go up after January 2nd. UTHealth Houston residents and fellows can attend free of charge. Methodist, Baylor, and UTMB Orthopedic fellows and residents can attend free of charge. (proof of residency/fellowship required)

Match Day

rpetrowski — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The McGovern Medical School Class of 2025 meets their match in the annual Match Day Ceremony in Webber Plaza.

2025 Houston Shock Symposium

mbrown — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Houston Shock Symposium brings together world-renowned experts to share knowledge, discuss challenging cases, and advance shock management for a broad audience of healthcare providers. This year, we invite you to join us April 3–5, 2025, for an exciting 2.5-day event in the heart of downtown Houston.

Event highlights:
• Free general registration with complimentary breakfast and lunch provided.
• 130+ national and international experts leading discussions on current topics and innovative approaches to shock care.
• Networking opportunities with 2,500+ registrants from around the globe.
• Earn continuing education credits in medical, nursing, ASRT, ABIM MOC, and perfusion.*
• Receive hands-on training in percutaneous MCS device support, large bore access and closure, and new devices in therapy in our Shock Arena and Shock Experiences tables.
• Integrated RN and APP-focused content in every session, emphasizing a multidisciplinary, team-based approach to reducing shock’s high mortality rate.
• Two games of Shock Jeopardy where participants test their knowledge, compete with peers, and enhance their understanding of shock-related topics.

Together, we’re building a community dedicated to learning, collaboration, and saving lives. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leading experts, gain hands-on experience, and expand your knowledge in shock management. Register today to attend #HSS25!