A NEWSLETTER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
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Students and Residents Shine at the Academic Surgical Congress | |
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The 18th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, which is the joint meeting of the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) and the Society of University Surgeons (SUS), was held February 7-9, 2023, in Houston. McGovern Medical School has a strong history of engagement with the AAS and SUS, boasting several past presidents, including Drs. Tien Ko (AAS President, 2002), Lillian Kao (AAS President, 2014), and David Mercer (former Chief of Surgery at LBJGH, SUS President, 2004).
Highlights included a committee session co-led by Dr. Martin Blakely (McGovern Medical School) and Rebecca Snyder (MD Anderson) on "Innovations and Underused Existing Recommendations to Stimulate Randomized Clinical Trials in Surgery." Dr. Blakely spoke on the problems with a dichotomous worldview around the p-value, and Dr. Kao discussed the advantages of Bayesian statistical analyses for surgical randomized trials.
However, presentations by students and residents were the main attraction of the meeting. Trainees included one pre-medical student, 21 medical students, and eight residents. Faculty mentors represented subspecialties ranging from trauma surgery to psychiatry.
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Strong McGovern Medical School Representation at the Texas ACS Meeting | |
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The South and North Texas American College of Surgeons (ACS) Chapters held a combined meeting from February 23-25 in Austin, Texas. The meeting included several highlights:
Surgical Jeopardy and Surgical Skills Round-Up
Round 1 of Surgical Jeopardy was co-moderated by our Department of Pediatric Surgery Chair, Dr. Kevin Lally. James Klugh and Kelly Sanders comprised our jeopardy team. They gave a valiant effort in the battle against nine other highly competitive teams.
The Surgical Skills Round-up included stations testing peg transfer and intracorporeal suturing amongst other skills. James Klugh and Menghan Zhao represented us.
Battle of the Bulge: Hernia Debate
Dr. Julie Holihan, Assistant Professor of Surgery, co-moderated a hernia debate between experts from South and North Texas ACS Chapters. Dr. Jonah Stulberg, Associate Professor of Surgery, was one of the expert panelists. The panel provided a robust discussion of options for repair of various hernias and hints for ensuring a good repair.
ACS Foundation Update
Dr. H. Randolph Bailey, Emeritus Professor of Surgery and Vice-Chair of the ACS Foundation, gave an update on the foundation’s activities.
Research Talks and e-Posters
A number of residents and fellows representing McGovern Medical School presented their research.
Read the full story...
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Women and Girls in Science Symposium | |
On February 9, 2023, the McGovern Medical School Women’s Faculty Forum arranged a symposium to celebrate The International Day of Women and Girls in Science. As a distinguished guest speaker, Dr. Michelle McNutt, who is a Professor and Memorial Hermann Chair, was invited to share her expertise at the event. Alongside two other speakers, Dr. McNutt provided valuable insights and perspectives during the symposium. | |
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In February, the John S. Dunn Burn Center at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center participated in National Burn Awareness Week primarily focusing on preventing scald burns. Hot liquids, like instant cups of soup, tea, or coffee, boiling pots of water, and overly hot bathwater, send hundreds of people to the hospital every month. To protect against scald burns, people can closely supervise children in the kitchen and bathroom, keep hot items away from the edges of counters and tables, turn pot hands away from the edge of the stove, use the back burner on stoves when possible, and set your water heater temperature no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Patients with young children or decreased extremity sensation (e.g., from diabetes) should test the water or measure its temperature before submerging in a bath. In the event of a scald or burn, stop the burn process by rinsing the area with cool water and seek medical attention if needed.
The multi-disciplinary group that led the National Burn Awareness Week at Memorial Hermann was led by Burn Program Manager, Heather Garcenila. She was able to secure a proclamation from Mayor Turner. She and the Burn Center therapists distributed oven mitts and yellow rubber ducks that change color according to the water temperature upon which they are placed.
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American College of Surgeons, Bulletin shares the Top JACS Articles in 2022 to Make Scientific Impact. Of those listed, our faculty's publication was one of the top articles listed:
Impact of Incorporating Whole Blood into Hemorrhagic Shock Resuscitation: Analysis of 1,377 Consecutive Trauma Patients Receiving Emergency-Release Uncrossmatched Blood Products
Brill, Jason B MD; Tang, Brian BS; Hatton, Gabrielle MD; Mueck, Krislynn M MD; McCoy, C Cameron MD; Kao, Lillian S MD, MS, FACS; Cotton, Bryan A MD, MPH, FACS. Journal of the American College of Surgeons 234(4):p 408-418, April 2022. | DOI: 10.1097 / XCS.0000000000000086
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Date: March 9, 2023
CANCELLED
Date: March 16, 2023
Presentation Title: Direct Helipad to Operating Room - Our First Four Years
Speaker: Dr. Tiffany Weidner
Date: March 23, 2023
Presentation Title: The History of Surgery at the Hermann Hospital
Speaker: Dr. Henry Caplan
Date: March 30, 2023
Presentation Title: QI Curriculum work group for teams and mentors – NO CME
Speaker: Dr. Tamara Saunders
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Sameer Murali, MD, was interviewed by Medical News Today about how immune cells may contribute to obesity-related conditions.
Matthew Greives, MD, talked to FOX 26 News about the successful results of a device used to prepare a 1-year-old patient with a cleft lip and palate for reconstructive surgery. The patient's mother also spoke about her experience on FOX 26 anchor Melissa Wilson's “Lunch for the Soul" web series.
Listen to Phuong Nguyen, MD, featured in this month’s podcast presented by UTHealth Houston’s Employee Assistance Program. Dr. Nguyen talks about going beyond the operating room to find a sense of well-being with music.
Deborah Horn, DO, MPH, was interviewed by ABC News about the limited access to obesity drugs. The story also ran on MSN.
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RESIDENT & STUDENT CORNER | |
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Areeba Saif,MD, a resident in our General Surgery Program, has been chosen to receive a travel scholarship for attending this year's Leadership Conference and Advocacy Summit (LAS). Her selection was based on an essay she wrote and submitted. To help cover her expenses to attend this conference, she will receive up to $500.
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uthealthhouston
After trying for years, Angelina “Nina” Quintanilla was ecstatic to find out she was expecting a child. However, at 22 weeks pregnant, Nina’s excitement for her miracle baby turned to fear and guilt as she learned that her little Emerly would have a cleft lip and palate.
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mcgovernmed
Today we celebrate each and every one of our #McGovernMedSchool residents! We are so thankful for everything you do! Tag a resident that you would like to thank in our comments! #AcademicMedicine
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utplastics
Interviews are in full swing and we are taking a lunch break to recharge! Dr. Marques is rocking his virtual Interview gear. Raise your hand if you interviewed in your pajama bottoms🙋🏻♀️
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2023 Star Awards
Please share in the joy of all our awardees in attendance for this year's Star Awards Ceremony.
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