Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine

UH Graduate School and the Humana Institute are co-hosting an evening of networking and a screening of the Academy Award-nominated documentary Heroin(e)! The evening will include a panel discussion and exploration of the opioid epidemic.

Register by September 18th, 2024 to join as attendance is limited to the first 50 registrants. https://universityofhouston.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57M2dmUgldwB2Vo?Q_CHL=qr

Building the future of medicine! 🩺 Our Outreach & Student Pathways programs inspire young scholars from local communities on their path to becoming doctors by opening the doors to a future at .

Our Coogs' Self-Care Awareness Month activities include: ⛲🎨📚🎲

Day in the life of an ! 🦠🔬

📷 Stephanie Huffman

Congratulations to MS2 Edgard Castillo for winning the Stanford-Arizona-Morehouse-UAB Cardiovascular Research Symposium Poster Award! 🎉

His poster, 'Estimating Vessel-Specific Myocardial Perfusion using the Voronoi-Tessellation Principle,' was a standout at the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) Summer Program. We are so proud of you, Edgard!

Susan Guajardo’s favorite thing about being in the Class of 2028 is the authenticity and community within the class! 🌟💫❤️

"We are unapologetically ourselves, we will voice our questions when we do not understand something or will share any resources so that we can all benefit. The sense of community was obvious from the start of orientation and was solidified when we came together as a class and wrote our own Hippocratic Oath. This class has become so tight-knit in a short period of time, I truly feel like I have known these people for a lifetime!"

Love HOU, mean it. Happy Birthday, City of Houston! 🤘🌆

Rainy days at . 🌧

Clinical associate professor Maureen Grissom, Ph.D., and students recently visited Houston Recovery Center, LGC! 🌟🩺 They explored HRC’s approach and toured the facility, gaining insights that will shape their path to becoming compassionate, skilled physicians. Huge thanks to HRC for the fantastic experience!

Why did Sabrina Jones choose medicine? 🩺

"My experience as a patient with a chronic skin condition, which led to 30 surgeries, made me realize I needed to be part of this field. I noticed the lack of representation among women, especially women of color, and want to address this to better serve patients like me. Additionally, experiencing homelessness at 13 and relying on government support showed me how non-medical determinants of health affect health outcomes. This led me to want to become a physician and advocate for future patients."

The future of medicine is here. Come help shape it for a better tomorrow!

Jenna Boykin’s favorite part about being in the Class of 2028? “The new friends I have made and the faculty/staff I have met. Can already tell they are going to be a huge help along this endeavor!” ❤️🐾

Congratulations to clinical psychologist and chair of the Behavioral and Social Sciences Department, James H. Bray, Ph.D., who has received a Presidential Citation from the American Psychological Association for his lifetime of dedication to the discipline, the profession, and APA! 🥳

Learn more about clinical assistant professor Ben King, Ph.D. M.P.H.'s annual report on homeless mortality in the state by reading the article from Houston Chronicle! 📰

Houston’s homeless population is shrinking, but deaths are rising. Here's why Even as Harris County's homeless population shrinks, deaths are up – driven by a dramatic spike in overdoses.

“My advice for aspiring physicians is to find what fuels your passion for medicine and let that drive you! Celebrate every small win, don’t forget to take care of yourself along the way, and your dedication will pay off!”

-Class of 2028’s Ayesha Javed

Learn more about the Innovative Music Therapy Program, Ed Roth, and our collaboration between the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts and the Texas Medical Center: https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2024/august/08192024-music-therapy-director.php

🎶We’re proud to welcome Ed Roth as the Alice and Fletcher Pratt Endowed Professor and Aspire Initiative Endowed Director of Music Therapy. With over 30 years of experience, Roth’s appointment marks a significant step in our interdisciplinary efforts with the Fertitta Family College of Medicine, combining the healing power of music with medicine to improve patient care. Backed by a transformative $3.5 million endowment, this new program will prepare students for impactful careers in music therapy. Click the link in our bio to read more under ✨stories & spotlights✨
 
 

Thai Tran's got all the love for the Class of 2028! ❤

"The best part of being in the Class of 2028 has to be my classmates. Each and every one of us comes from different educational backgrounds, experiences, and cultures, yet we have managed to become such a tight knit group within two weeks! Everyone is so extremely supportive, positive, and kind, and I look forward to the next four years simply because I know my classmates won’t just be my future colleagues, but also my biggest supporters!"

Claudia Vilchez's favorite part of her White Coat Ceremony was "reciting our Hippocratic Oath. This moment highlighted and celebrated our shared commitment to medicine across different backgrounds." ❤

What does Raven Hollis's white coat mean to her? 🥼

"As a first-generation future physician, reaching this milestone has been a long-held goal. I’ve faced numerous obstacles along the way, and losing my grandfather made me doubt if I could ever get here. But now, seeing myself in this coat is a powerful reminder that despite the challenges, I’ve achieved what I set out to do. It symbolizes my dedication, resilience, and the fulfillment of a dream that felt almost out of reach. I wouldn’t change my journey for the world."

Health services researcher and clinical associate professor Lola E. Adepoju, Ph.D., M.P.H., has won the 2023 Rosalind Franklin Society Awards in Science in the category of medicine and surgery for her paper, “Comparing In-Person Only, Telemedicine Only, and Hybrid Health Care Visits Among Older Adults in Safety-Net Clinics.” 🎉

The RSF Awards in Science honor the best paper by a woman or underrepresented minority in science from 100 peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Adepoju’s research highlights how hybrid care options in clinics may help address inequalities in access to care among different racial and ethnic groups. Congratulations to Dr. Adepoju for this well-deserved recognition!

It’s Isabella Marra's moment! ✨ "As I begin medical school, I want to shoutout my family, especially my brothers Antonio, Lorenzo, and Leonardo who have had my back every step of the way."

Congratulations to our June Staff Council Cougar Cudos recipients: Kathleen Gullion, Dr. Steven Butler, Henry Ramirez, and Leroy Ozores! The Cougar Cudos program honors outstanding UH staff members through peer nominations.

A heartfelt thank you to all our recent honorees for making our campus shine! ❤

"For those who want to go medical school, I encourage you to discover your true reasons for pursuing medicine and remember that 'why' throughout your pre-med journey. You may feel overwhelmed as you strive to excel in your prerequisite classes, study for the MCAT, and gain research, volunteer, clinical, and leadership hours. However, remembering your 'why' will provide you with the energy and motivation to keep going. Take things one day at a time, do your best, and trust that everything will work out the way it’s supposed to!"

-Class of 2028's Hannah Jenkins

Congratulations to clinical associate professor and course director of Physicians, Patients, and Populations (PPP), Bich-May Nguyen, M.D., M.P.H., FAAFP, who has received the 2024 Diversity and Health Equity Leadership Award from the Texas Academy of Family Physicians. We are so proud of you! 🎉

Meet the Class of 2028! First up is Raymond Truong. 🤩

“I chose for its ‘think outside the box’ curriculum, which goes beyond traditional medical education. Our program encourages exploration of the non-medical factors influencing health that are often overlooked. This approach allows us to transform the physician-patient relationship from a transactional interaction into a more personal connection. This distinctive strength reflects our College's commitment to reshaping health care, a mission I deeply resonate with."

We had the best time at the 14th Annual Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest presented by Shell! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth (including )! 🎒❤

is excited to participate in the 14th Annual Mayor's Back 2 School Fest presented by Shell! Come stop by our booth tomorrow from 8 A.M.- 2 P.M. at George R. Brown Convention Center. 🎒❤ City of Houston University of Houston

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Jonathan McCullers, M.D., as the new Vice President of Health Affairs and Dean of the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine! 🎉

"It is a tremendous honor to be selected as the second Dean of the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. Founding Dean Stephen Spann has done an amazing job shepherding the College through its inaugural four years, and I am eager to take the torch and run with it. I look forward to leading the great team that has been established as we train the next generation of physicians, deliver outstanding, personalized clinical care, conduct ground-breaking research in collaboration with other Colleges at the University of Houston, and serve our local community."

Please join us in warmly welcoming Dr. McCullers to our community!

The Houston Global Health Collaborative has awarded Mathew Mendoza MS2, an Albert Schweitzer Fellow, with a Student Research and Service Grant! 🥳

Mendoza has partnered with FitCuney Homes on his research project to shed light on and address the barriers and enablers to physical activity in Houston’s oldest and largest federally subsidized housing complex, Cuney Homes. The project seeks to gather insights directly from residents and community stakeholders to inform and adapt physical activity interventions for a healthier and thriving Cuney Homes and Third Ward.