A NEWSLETTER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

November 2023

AWARDS

ACS Annual Clinical Congress 2023: Dr. Lillian Kao Elected Chair of Board of Governors, Faculty Inducted as FACS, and Exciting Surgical Advancements Unveiled

Founded in 1913 and with more than 90,000 members in 144 countries, The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is the largest surgical organization in the world. ACS' annual Clinical Congress took place in Boston, MA from Oct 22^nd - 25^th. Many of our faculty, fellows, and residents were in attendance. Some presented their research, while others taught courses, were session moderators, or sat on expert panels for topic discussions. During the meeting, Dr. Lillian Kao was elected Chair of the College's Board of Governors.

Dr. Lillian Kao, third from right, with the outgoing Executive Committee of the ACS Board of Governors and ACS President Dr. Henri Ford.

Drs. Moore, Cotton, Adams, and Holihan taught courses in Trauma, General Surgery, and Critical Care. Dr. Speer moderated the Pediatric Basic Science session and gave a talk on the use of TPN in critically ill children. Dr. Kao lectured in the DEI and Antiracism Fundamentals Course, and Dr. Tsao presented "Post-Roe Implications to Pediatric Surgery.” Dr. Jonah Stulberg sat on the panel discussion “Surgeon performed perioperative regional anesthesia” and gave a fantastic presentation on Ilioinguinal blocks.

Many of our Residents and Fellows presented their research through posters, video presentations, or panel discussions. On the night of the 23rd, UT Houston and MD Anderson held a joint reception for Friends and Alumni, which was a great mixer to catch up with friends and co-workers. Afterward, the UTHealth Houston Team headed to dinner to enjoy local seafood!

Dr. Jonah Stulberg addressing a captivated audience on the topic of surgeon-performed perioperative blocks.

Dr. Elias Chamely presenting the results of his research conducted in collaboration with the Texas Hernia Center.

UTHealth Houston Surgery Residents at the AAS Fundamentals of Research Course.

Drs Tien Ko, Mary Austin, Lillian Kao, and Ritha Belizaire attending the Presidential Dinner to honor this year’s ACS President, Dr Henri Ford.

UTHealth Houston resident presenters, faculty moderators, and speakers, along with new initiates, family and friends enjoying seafood in Boston!

Some of our staff and alumni were also inducted as Fellows of the College during the meeting.

Dr. Wendy Chen, Assistant Professor, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. David Hall, Associate Professor, Elective General Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas (UTMIST)
Dr. Robert Hetz, Assistant Professor, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
Dr. Danielle Hsu, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Surgery
Dr. Harith Mushtaq, Assistant Professor, Elective General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Clinic of Houston
Dr. Michelle Scerbo, Assistant Professor, Elective General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery

Overall, the meeting was enjoyed by all, and it was an excellent opportunity to learn about exciting changes in all surgical fields, as well as networking with colleagues from across the country and the world. We are already looking forward to the Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco!

Drs. Harith Mushtaq and Michelle Scerbo.

From left to right: David Roife, Michelle Scerbo (current faculty), Matthew Pommerening, and Ashleigh Francis. The three non-faculty members are all former residents of UTHealth Houston.

RESEARCH

Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Meeting

The UTHealth Houston Sarcoma group presented their research protocol entitled “Creating Functional Three-Dimensional Soft Tissue Sarcoma Cell Cultures” at the annual Musculoskeletal Tumor Society meeting in Banff, Canada in October 2023. This study utilizes patient-specific in vitro testing of soft tissue malignancies to determine the most effective chemotherapeutic regimen.

From left to right: Dr. Casey Duncan, Dr. Jessica Jones, Dr. Ernest Conrad and Dr. Erica Giles.

Wadhwa Leads AGA Advocacy Efforts in Washington, DC

Dr. Vaibhav Wadhwa, Assistant Professor in Interventional Gastroenterology recently played a pivotal role at the American Gastrointestinal Association's (AGA) annual meeting held in Washington, D.C., where participated in advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill. As the leader of Team Texas, he led the charge in meetings with key staffers from the offices of Senator John Cornyn, Senator Ted Cruz, Representative Jasmine Crockett, and Representative Al Green.

This event marked a significant milestone, as it was the first in-person Advocacy Day in the nation's capital since 2019, with nearly 50 AGA leaders participating. Dr. Wadhwa expressed gratitude to all participants who voiced their concerns about issues impacting patients and medical practices.

The agenda covered a range of topics, from step therapy reform to securing federal research funding. AGA's advocates made a powerful impact on Capitol Hill, ensuring their voices were heard by engaging with 60 congressional offices in the House and Senate. Additionally, they delivered informative materials to 17 more offices, broadening the reach of their advocacy.

Adding to the strength of the advocacy efforts were first-time patient advocates who shared their personal experiences dealing with chronic GI conditions. Their stories resonated with Congress, further amplifying the message and emphasizing the urgent need for reform and support in gastrointestinal healthcare.

Dr. Vaibhav Wadhwa alongside colleagues Dr. Jeremy Louissaint from UTSW and Dr. Anh Nguyen from Baylor Scott & White.

C. Frank Webber Prize Competition Winners Announced

The 2023 Summer Research Program is delighted to reveal the recipients of the esteemed C. Frank Webber Prize Competition. Dr. Wu-Feinberg, an Assistant Professor in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, proudly sponsored the second-place honoree, Stephen Parlamas, who received a monetary award along with a certificate for his outstanding research project titled "Fix to Flap: Does Time Between Fixation and Flap Coverage Correlate with Wound Infection Rate in Lower Extremity Trauma Cases?" We extend our warmest congratulations to Stephen and Dr. Wu-Feinberg, as well as to the other accomplished winners, Caleb Shi and Eric Mohan.

Emerging Medical Minds Shine at Western Surgical Association's Annual Meeting

UTHealth Houston medical students once again shone and captivated the audience at the Annual Meeting of the Western Surgical Association (WSA) in Dana Point, California, on November 4th and 5^th.

Raymar Turangan, UT MS III, did a fantastic presentation on outcomes of type IV hiatal hernias in the elective and emergency settings, in the plenary session on Nov 4th.

Dr. Farzaneh Banki was the invited discussant for the presentation on outcomes of female patients after anti reflux surgery and closed the presentation on outcomes of type IV hiatal hernias in elective and emergency settings, in the plenary session on Nov 4th.

Anthony Basta, MS II, presented on application of Voltaren and arm exercises to treat postoperative shoulder pain after laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair, in a mini oral session on Nov 5th.

Shalin Shah, MS III, presented on advanced type III achalasia treated with laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and Dor fundoplication in the same-day surgery setting, in a mini oral session on Nov 5th.

Sylvestre Pineau, MS II, presented on laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and Dor fundoplication after a POEM procedure, in a mini oral session on Nov 5th.

HIGHLIGHTS

Elective General Surgery Faculty Retreat

The recent Elective General Surgery Faculty Retreat was a resounding success. This retreat marked a historic milestone with over sixty attendees, including a diverse range of participants, from faculty members to esteemed figures like our UTHealth Houston President, Dr. Giuseppe Collosurdo, and Department of Surgery Chairman, Dr. Richard Andrassy, along with Memorial Hermann leadership.

In a display of appreciation for their dedication and tireless efforts, Regina Gallardo and Sharon Courtney were presented with beautiful bouquets. This gesture expressed the division's gratitude for their invaluable contributions and support.

Administrative Staff Retreat

On the afternoon of October 27th, an Administrative Staff Retreat took place at the residence of our Department of Surgery Chairman, Dr. Richard Andrassy. The event brought together esteemed leaders, including Dr. Andrassy, Dr. Kao, Dr. Ko, and Dr. Wilson, alongside our dedicated Administrative Staff. Against the backdrop of the beautiful surroundings, these individuals, in conjunction with the DMO, Patricia Birkmeyer, shared heartfelt words of appreciation and encouragement. Their expressions served as a powerful testament to the pivotal role played by the administrative team, whose unwavering support has been instrumental in advancing the department's mission and supporting our esteemed faculty. This gathering was a genuine celebration of teamwork and shared commitment.

Acute Care Surgery Thanks Long-time Nurse Manager for Her Service

Gale Hogan, RN, retired on October 31, 2023. Her departure from the team is deeply felt, and she will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of working alongside her. Gale's contributions and dedication have left an indelible mark, and her absence will leave a void that will be hard to fill.

Gale Hogan, RN

Nurse Manager, Acute Care Surgery

When did you join UTHealth Houston? What brought you here?

I first worked for the Trauma and General Surgery Clinic at UT Physicians from 1996 until 2006. Then, I took a position with Houston Methodist Hospital in 2006 to help start their Surgical Residency program. I returned here (home) in August 2013 and worked as an assistant nurse manager for Acute Care Surgery. When I started, it was Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Burns.

Tell us about your work history here.

I have been the nurse manager and clinic nurse for the last 10 years.

What are you most proud of accomplishing?

I am most proud of bringing unity and good management to the Trauma and Emergency General Surgery Clinic. I truly feel like an integral part of our team and am very proud of who we are and what we represent, which is providing excellent patient care, and customer service.

What do you enjoy most about your work?

I love communicating with the patients, trying to figure out their needs, and helping my physicians to provide excellent follow-up care.

Why have you stayed?

I have stayed because I love being a nurse and love helping our patients.

When you are not at work, how do you spend your time?

I love spending time in my flower garden, growing different types of flowers. After I retire, I hope to expand to growing vegetables as well.

Drs. Khan, Kao, and Andrassy with Gale Hogan at Gale's retirement celebration.

Selene Solano, Sheeba Simon, Gale Hogan, and Dr. Saleem Khan.

Third Space Endoscopy Program Transforms Gastrointestinal Care in Harris County

Third Space Endoscopy, also known as submucosal endoscopy, is based on the principle of tunneling to the deeper layers of the gastrointestinal tract without compromising mucosal integrity. This is performed to remove deeper lesions or treat conditions requiring us to go deeper into the lining of the digestive system (for example, the muscle layer). These highly specialized complex procedures are minimally invasive and offered as an alternative to traditional surgical procedures for these conditions. Most common procedures include per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia, gastric POEM for the treatment of medically refractory gastroparesis, and Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for R0 resection of early esophageal, gastric and colon cancers.

Vaibhav Wadhwa, MD, Director of Interventional Gastroenterology (iGUT) at LBJ Hospital, and Pritesh Mutha, MD, Director of Third Space Endoscopy for UTHealth Houston started this program with the sole purpose of helping the underserved Harris County population ailing with these conditions. These patients have nowhere to go and cannot afford to get these procedures done at other health systems in Houston. The program was started early this year, and the team has completed 15 cases, including ten esophageal POEMs, two gastric POEMs, one rectal ESD, and two gastric ESDs. Almost all patients who underwent POEM were discharged the next day, with those undergoing ESD discharged the same day. As noted on follow-up appointments, all patients have had excellent responses to their symptoms.

Currently, the procedures are performed once a month, with plans to increase it to twice a month based on volume and referrals.

The procedures performed at LBJ at the moment:

POEM for Achalasia
G-POEM for refractory gastroparesis
ESD for early gastric cancer and early colon cancer

For more information about the program and how to refer your patients directly, please email Vaibhav.wadhwa@uth.tmc.edu.

Third Space Endoscopy Program is part of the comprehensive interventional gastroenterology services provided at LBJ by Vaibhav Wadhwa, MD, and Mairin Joseph-Talreja, MD. The iGUT team at LBJ performs the highest volume of complex interventional gastroenterology procedures in the Harris County system.

At the Bedside: Pancreatic cancer patient ‘back on track’ after UTHealth Houston clinical trial therapy shrinks tumor

Demetrios Stroubakis, 55, thought he was having a gallbladder attack when he arrived at the emergency room in August 2021 with jaundice. Instead, he was shocked to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

“I was floored. I consider myself to be relatively healthy, so I wasn’t expecting it,” Stroubakis said. “I was fortunate my wife Shannon recognized the jaundice conditions. She rushed me to the emergency room and after several scans and a tissue biopsy over the course of few days, I got the bad news.”

The pancreas produces enzymes to help digest food and makes the hormone insulin, which controls blood sugar. About 64,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, and nearly 51,000 will die from it. Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and has a five-year survival rate of 12.5%.

Read the full story featuring Drs. Thosani and Wray…

Publications of Note

Hornor M, Khan U, Cripps MW, Cook Chapman A, Knight-Davis J, Puzio TJ, Joseph B; AAST Geriatrics Committee. Futility in acute care surgery: first do no harm. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2023 Sep 25;8(1):e001167. doi: 10.1136/tsaco-2023-001167. PMID: 37780455; PMCID: PMC10533797.

Bolden CT, Skibber MA, Olson SD, Zamorano Rojas M, Milewicz S, Gill BS, Cox CS Jr. Validation and characterization of a novel blood-brain barrier platform for investigating traumatic brain injury. Sci Rep. 2023 Sep 26;13(1):16150. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-43214-7. PMID: 37752338; PMCID: PMC10522590.

Boyev A, Sutton G, Rosenblad H, Eisenberg M, Mills A, Miller CC 3rd, McNutt MK. Emergency Vascular Repairs in Trauma: Predictors of Poor Prognosis and a Novel Scoring System. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2023 Oct 12. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004148. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37822032.

Cotton BA. Every minute counts. Am J Surg. 2023 Oct 8:S0002-9610(23)00492-0. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.09.036. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37865544.

Davenport R, Curry N, Fox EE, Thomas H, Lucas J, Evans A, Shanmugaranjan S, Sharma R, Deary A, Edwards A, Green L, Wade CE, Benger JR, Cotton BA, Stanworth SJ, Brohi K; CRYOSTAT-2 Principal Investigators. Early and Empirical High-Dose Cryoprecipitate for Hemorrhage After Traumatic Injury: The CRYOSTAT-2 Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2023 Oct 12:e2321019. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.21019. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37824155; PMCID: PMC10570921.

de Dios C, Suchting R, Green C, Klugh JM, Harvin JA, Webber HE, Schmitz JM, Lane SD, Yoon JH, Heads A, Motley K, Stotts A. An opioid-minimizing multimodal pain regimen reduces opioid exposure and pain in trauma-injured patients at high risk for opioid misuse: Secondary analysis from the mast trial. Surgery. 2023 Oct 13:S0039-6060(23)00597-4. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.09.011. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37839970.

Keric N, Shatz DV, Schellenberg M, de Moya M, Moore LJ, Brown CVR, Hartwell JL, Inaba K, Ley EJ, Peck KA, Fox CJ, Rosen NG, Weinberg JA, Coimbra RS, Kozar R, Martin MJ. Adult Blunt Hepatic Injury: A Western Trauma Association Critical Decisions Algorithm. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2023 Sep 25. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004141. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37747241.

Livingston CE, Levy DT, Saroukhani S, Fox EE, Wade CE, Holcomb JB, Gumbert SD, Galvagno SM, Kaslow OY, Pittet JF, Pivalizza EP. Volatile anesthetic and outcome in acute trauma care: planned secondary analysis of the PROPPR study. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2023 Aug 11;36(6):680-685. doi: 10.1080/08998280.2023.2243204. PMID: 37829226; PMCID: PMC10566423.

Olson SA, Osborn BK, Cotton ME, Krocker JD, Koami H, White N, Cardenas JC. Fibrinogen Fragment X Mediates Endothelial Barrier Disruption via Suppression of VE-Cadherin. J Surg Res. 2023 Oct 12;293:639-646. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.09.027. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37837820.

Price AD, Foote DC, Woeste MR, Winer LK, Montgomery KB, Al Yafi M, Nahmias JT, Postlewait LM, Sutton JM, Quillin RC, Cortez AR; US ROPE Consortium; (Adams SD). Defining the Disparity: A Multi-Institutional Analysis of Factors Associated with Decreased Resident Operative Experience. J Surg Res. 2023 Oct 12;293:647-655. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.08.028. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37837821.

Schellenberg M, Koller S, de Moya M, Moore LJ, Brown CVR, Hartwell JL, Inaba K, Ley EJ, Keric N, Peck KA, Fox CJ, Rosen NG, Weinberg JA, Coimbra R, Martin MJ. Diagnosis and management of traumatic rectal injury: A Western Trauma Association critical decisions algorithm. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2023 Nov 1;95(5):731-736. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004093. Epub 2023 Jul 5. PMID: 37405856.

Wu YT, Chien CY, Matsushima K, Schellenberg M, Inaba K, Moore EE, Sauaia A, Knudson MM, Martin MJ; CLOTT Study Group (McNutt MK and Wade CE). Early venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients with trauma intracranial hemorrhage: Analysis of the prospective multicenter Consortium of Leaders in Traumatic Thromboembolism study. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2023 Nov 1;95(5):649-656. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004007. Epub 2023 Jun 12. PMID: 37314427.

Boyev A, Azimuddin A, Prakash LR, Newhook TE, Maxwell JE, Bruno ML, Arvide EM, Dewhurst WL, Kim MP, Ikoma N, Lee JE, Snyder RA, Katz MHG, Tzeng CD. Classification of Post-Pancreatectomy Readmissions and Opportunities for Targeted Mitigation Strategies. Ann Surg. 2023 Oct 4. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000006112. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37791481.

Nwaiwu CA, McCulloh CJ, Skinner G, Shah SK, Kim PCW, Schwaitzberg SD, Wilson EB. Real-time First-In-Human Comparison of Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging and ICG in Minimally Invasive Colorectal & Bariatric Surgery. J Gastrointest Surg. 2023 Oct 17. doi: 10.1007/s11605-023-05855-x. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37848691.

Albert RK, Jurkovich GJ, Connett J, Helgeson ES, Keniston A, Voelker H, Lindberg S, Proper JL, Bochicchio G, Stein DM, Cain C, Tesoriero R, Brown CVR, Davis J, Napolitano L, Carver T, Cipolle M, Cardenas L, Minei J, Nirula R, Doucet J, Miller PR, Johnson J, Inaba K, Kao L. Sigh Ventilation in Patients With Trauma: The SiVent Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2023 Oct 25:e2321739. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.21739. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37877609; PMCID: PMC10600720.

Reiter AJ, Huang R, Iroz CB, Slocum JD, D'Orazio BM, Johnson JK, Stulberg JJ. Adherence to Opioid Prescribing Guidelines in a Statewide Surgical Quality Improvement Collaborative. J Surg Res. 2023 Oct 5;293:274-280. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.09.034. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37804797.

Ferguson DM, Anderson KT, Avritscher EBC, Arshad SA, Bartz-Kurycki MA, Lally KP, Tsao K. Povidone-iodine intra-abdominal irrigation versus no irrigation in pediatric perforated appendicitis: A secondary economic analysis of a Bayesian randomized controlled trial. Am J Surg. 2023 Oct 5:S0002-9610(23)00518-4. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.10.013. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37863798.

Deboever N, Bayley EM, Eisenberg MA, Hofstetter WL, Mehran RJ, Rice DC, Rajaram R, Roth JA, Sepesi B, Swisher SG, Vaporciyan AA, Walsh GL, Bednarski BK, Morris VK, Antonoff MB. Do resected colorectal cancer patients need early chest imaging? Impact of clinicopathologic characteristics on time to development of pulmonary metastases. J Surg Oncol. 2023 Oct 24. doi: 10.1002/jso.27490. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37876311.

Cambiaghi T, Mills A, Leonard S, Husman R, Zaidi ST, Koh EY, Keyhani K, Wang SK. Effect of Perioperative Stroke on Survival After Carotid Intervention. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2023 Oct 18:15385744231207015. doi: 10.1177/15385744231207015. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37852227.

GRAND ROUNDS

Date: November 2, 2023

Presentation Title: Organ Preservation in Rectal Cancer

Speaker: Dr. Daniel Herzig

Date: November 9, 2023

Presentation Title: ECMO – Past, Present and Future

Speaker: Dr. Robert Bartlett

Date: November 16, 2023

Presentation Title: Stress and Sleepless Nights: What does it mean for the surgeon?

Speaker: Dr. Jamie Coleman

Date: November 23, 2023

CANCELLED DUE TO HOLIDAY

Date: November 30, 2023

Presentation Title: QI Workgroup

Speaker: Dr. Tamara Saunders

IN THE NEWS

Matthew Greives, MD, spoke to People Magazine about the superhero-themed head wrappings he makes for his craniofacial surgery patients.

Nirav Thosani, MD, and Curtis Wray, MD, were included in an Express Healthcare Management story about an innovative clinical trial that helped shrink a tumor to removable size for a pancreatic cancer patient.

Social media highlight, Facebook: A clinical trial, led by Nirav Thosani, MD, to shrink tumors so patients can have a less invasive removal procedure, allowed Curtis Wray, MD, to successfully remove a pancreatic cancer tumor from a 55-year-old man.

Social media highlight, Facebook: Emily Robinson, MD, and Jessica Jones, MD, are successfully treating a 29-year-old woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer during her pregnancy.

Hassan Ibrahim, MD, MS, talked to KHOU-TV Channel 11 about a man with a rare genetic disease who received four transplanted kidneys from relatives.

Madhav Desai, MD, spoke to Medical News Today about a new study, which found taking a certain acid reflux medication may increase one's risk of developing dementia.

RESIDENT & STUDENT CORNER

Harris Honored as a Raleigh Ross Scholar

Nicole Harris, MD, a chief resident in general surgery at McGovern Medical School, was honored as a Raleigh Ross Scholar at the Fall Meeting of the Texas Surgical Society (TSS) in Fort Worth, Texas, in October 2023. Dr. Raleigh Ross, the 59th President of the TSS in 1976, established the Raleigh Ross Trust. The trust supports scholars from eleven surgical programs in the state as well as funds residency education.

Robert Hetz, MD, an alumnus of the McGovern general surgery resident and a former Raleigh Ross Scholar (2016), became a new member of the TSS at this meeting. He is an Assistant Professor in the McGovern Medical School Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.

Dr. Adams presents Dr. Harris as the McGovern Medical School Raleigh Ross Scholar.

Dr. Harris with the other Raleigh Ross Scholars honored at the Fall TSS Meeting.

Drs. Adams and Harris.

Drs. Kao and Hetz, a new member of the TSS.

(Images obtained from the TSS event website)

Fajemisin Wins Travel Award to Attend AWS Annual Conference

Mokunfayo Fajemisin, MD, Research Resident in the Department of Surgery, was honored to be awarded the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Travel Award by the Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) and the Society of Black Academic Surgeons (SBAS). This prestigious award allowed her to attend the annual AWS Annual Conference in Boston, MA. The scholarship generously covers expenses of up to $750, which includes registration, travel, and lodging costs for her attendance at the in-person AWS conference in Boston, MA.

SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT

The Medical Student Research Office will host Medical Student Research Week Oct. 30-Nov. 2. The week is a combination of events that have a history at McGovern Medical School as well as new expansions of research presentations.

Celebrating National Physician Assistant (PA) Week with some of the very best! Thank you for helping our busy services operate smoothly!

Editorial Team: Dr. Lillian S. Kao, Dr. Casey B. Duncan, Dr. Peter A. Walker, and Dr. Elias A. Chamely

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