UT Health GME

Rise and shine! Time for our New resident orientation!!! Our new trainees are coming in to start their GRADUATE medical journey here at UT health San Antonio. We join together, UTHSCSA, VA, SAUSHEC and University Hospital to welcome all our new faces that will change health care!

Happy thank a resident day!!! Thank you to all of our UT Health residents and fellows who continue to serve San Antonio. You are all amazing!

Graduate Medical Education celebrates Dr. Greene J Starnes, who became the first African American Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Starnes' beliefs and practices in medical ethics helped shape the medical community! Thank you Dr. Starnes!

Graduate medical education celebrates Dr. Robert LM Hillard for his contributions as a doctor and his love for education. Dr. Hillard focused on improving status, qualification and opportunities for African American students admissions.

UT Health Graduate Medical Education celebrates Dr. Dianna Burns-Banks for her contributions to helping those who were not able to access health care. “It’s almost a moral shame that we would be in such a rich society, and there are so many people who can’t get routine health care.”

Please join us for a live interactive diversity fair August 31st!

Participants will meet with current residents and program directors to learn about exciting training opportunities!

Dear Interns, Residents, and Fellows,

I want to personally take a moment to say “thank you” for all you do every day to take care of our very deserving patients.

You are indeed the front line of care, along with our nursing and other medical staff in our major teaching sites. You inspire us, your faculty, daily with your commitment to our mission to put patients first while we remain invested in your personal and professional growth.

I and so many others will never forget your care during the unprecedented time of the COVID Pandemic. As we move ahead in this age of the “new normal,” we will continue to look to you to help us on this journey! I want you to know that I and some of your faculty have also struggled at times during the last two years of the Pandemic.

Of all days, on National Doctors Day, we need to pause and ensure we are dedicated to one another as “Brothers and Sisters Keepers.” I was saddened to hear from a trainee who had spent a number of years with us they were not aware of our wealth of resources to guide our trainees. Please take the opportunity to visit our Work-Life Wellness Page today.

Finally, I hope you are aware of our House Staff Council. They are your advocates before the University and our major hospitals. Please consider becoming involved if not already. Our responsibility as advocates for the profession and our patients begins now.

Happy

Sincerely, Scott

Woodson “Scott” Jones, M.D.
Vice Dean, GME & DIO
Lois L. Bready, M.D. Endowed Professor
Professor, Dept. of Pediatrics
Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine

• "A remarkable accomplishment for our students, faculty and staff" | The Long School of Medicine is once again ranked in the top 50 medical schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report’s list of best graduate schools for 2023!

• | Congratulations to our students -- today is a major milestone as your rigorous four years of medical school nears it's conclusion. We're so proud of you all!

From us to you. Enjoy your time with your family or family of choice!

Everything we do in our relationships adds to our emotional piggy bank. If we wash the dishes, buy a gift, or spend quality time together, it all adds to our relationships' positive regard and feelings. Likewise, if we play mind games or have trust issues, they act like withdrawals from our emotional piggy bank. Be aware of what you put in or take out of your piggy bank.

We want to take a moment to thank the men and women who offered themselves in military service. We also want to thank this small sampling of those in our GME who continue that service in a different capacity. Thank you!

The joys of life can be found in the simple things such as - a walk in the park, socializing with friends, watching a good movie, helping someone or completing a goal can invoke peace in us by releasing happiness chemicals. Take on one chemical at a time!!

If this doesn't say Texas, I'm not sure what does! Happy cool weather!

Reposted from As soon as the first day of fall hits in Texas… 🥶🥶

Dr. Nandini Mandlik and Dr. Tamina Arora of Pediatrics celebrating at Robert B Green today. Happy Festival of Lights, everyone!

Celebrating our House Staff Council President, Alix Pfeiffer. You are a joy to work with!

Reposted from It’s ! Time to celebrate PGY-3 Alix Pfeiffer! She is passionate about advocacy and holds several leadership positions within the state and our institution. Alix is always calm, cool, and collected. When she’s not at work, you can catch her at the beach or playing with her pup, Frankie!

🏡 Hometown: Miami, FL

📚 Med School: Nova Southeastern University

👩‍⚕️ Career Goals: MFM and Advocacy

❤️ Hobbies: traveling, going to the beach, playing soccer, playing with her dog, Frankie! 

📺Favorite TV Show: This is Us

🌆 Why do you love San Antonio? I absolutely love the family made in my co-residents….they have made SA feel like home and for that I’m utterly grateful ❤️ I can’t imagine life any differently…I love SA!!

🐶 Spirit Animal: Dog

In our line of work, we may never know who we have helped, healed, or inspired! How can we help you today?

Jon Courand, MD, FAAP - Assistant Dean for Wellness in GME

ICYMI

Reposted from Today we celebrated one of our PGY-2s, Ariadna, for our third cultural diversity conference! She shared her beautiful home country of Venezuela with us. Thank you Ariadna!! ❤️

& we know no diversity conference is complete without lunch! HUGE shout out to our local for a fabulous Venezuelan lunch!! We will now being having arepas at every celebration 🤤🤪!!

We are showing support for our partner, UTSA, and the Roadrunner football team at 5 PM against Rice. Let's make this 7-0!!!

In honor of, and to close out, Hispanic Heritage Month - please join us in celebrating just a few members of our LatinX Community.

Our own offering you time to calm your mental space!

ICYMI

Reposted from September is Women in Medicine Month (WIMM), an annual celebration recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) highlighting the contributions of women physicians since 1990. The is home to countless outstanding women in medicine and science – physicians, teachers, researchers, mentors and more in both our basic and clinical departments.

Based on nominations submitted by faculty, trainees, and students this year, we are proud to highlight 20 who are changing the face of health, medicine, and science.

Celebrating the opening of the new Resident lounge, this week. Heartfelt thanks go to Mr. Banos, Dr. Alsip and Mr. Copeland for ensuring our Residents have a beautiful space to decompress!

Dr. LaCoss and her Palliative Team, along with Dr. Morrow and his Vaccine Task force, have worked tirelessly through this -19 pandemic. Lets join Dr. Leverence in offering support for this valuable work. Show these teams some love and encourage everyone to . This can end with everyone's help!

ICYMI

Reposted from September is Women in Medicine Month! We wanted to take this moment to acknowledge and thank all the amazing women in our institute that continue to work to help our patients every day. You are our heroes!

Today, start making healthy choices for yourself. Not choices that are just healthy for your body, but healthy for your mind. We are here to help!

If someone you care about doesn't seem like themselves lately, check in and let them know you’ll be there to support them every step of the way. And know that if the person that needs support is you - you can reach our Wellness Team at https://www.uthscsa.edu/academics/medicine/education/gme/wellness for contact information.

September 5th through the 11th is su***de prevention week, and we want to take this opportunity to offer encouragement to those who may be in need. It is crucial to embrace the thought that mental and physical health are necessary components for general well-being.

I want to re-introduce you to our incredible GME Wellness Team, who stand at the ready to assist you if you are struggling. Dr. Courand heads up this excellent team of Behavioral Health and Academic Success Counselors, from left to right: Dr. Jon Courand, Dr. Adriana Dyurich, Dr. Laurie Hightower and Dr. Veena Prasad. Please visit the Wellness web page (https://www.uthscsa.edu/academics/medicine/education/gme/wellness) for contact information.