Faculty Affairs News

Congratulations to these newly appointed chairs in our Academic Enterprise!

Did you know UTMB faculty and students deliver full-spectrum care to individuals experiencing homelessness in our community? Join us at our weekly clinics for a meaningful, team-building experience and firsthand look at this impactful work.

Congratulations to the Spring 2025 AMT Educator of the Quarter, Rebecca Galloway, PhD, PT, GCS, CEEAA. Nominations are now being accepted for the Summer 2025 Educator of the Quarter.

We are in the planning phases of a new cohort of TEAM Fellows for Fall 2025.

The Faculty Factory Podcast recently welcomed P. Ravi Shankar, MBBS, MD, to discuss "Integrating Humanities into Medical Education."

JSSOM Awards

SHP July 2025 Faculty Accolades

Please congratulate these faculty members on their appointments and promotions approved in June.

The UTMB School of Nursing is honored to be named one of Academic Impressions’ Best Places to Grow for Best Leadership Development Program for Academic Medical Programs! This recognition celebrates our deep commitment to mentorship, real-world learning, and leadership excellence—a true reflection of the thriving culture we’re building here at UTMB.

JSSOM Awards

A few of our schools have recently held their commencement ceremonies, and I extend my sincere congratulations across the board! Our students’ success is a strong reflection of our faculty members’ hard work, expertise, and commitment. Your work here at UTMB is shaping the future in a myriad of important ways, and you should be very proud.

Research Day, held May 29, is UTMB's annual celebration of innovation, collaboration, and discovery. From insightful investigator spotlights and a powerful keynote talk, to the inaugural poster session and the ever-popular Core Showcase, the day delivered inspiration to attendees from all areas of the institution. We are extremely proud of all the students, trainees, faculty, and staff members who shared their terrific work!

Congratulations to our UTMB School of Nursing on earning its full 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Advancing Research through Mentorship (ARM) Program proudly recognize the inaugural awardees of the President’s Early Investigator Award — supporting innovative early-stage research across our campus!

Congratulations to Kimberly Skarupski, PhD, MPH, Associate Vice Provost for Leadership Development, on her new publication in Academic Medicine.

SPPH May 2025 Faculty Accolades

Dr. Uzoma Obi-Nwankwo served as Physician of the Day for the Texas Legislature on May 13. This role, organized through the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, allows physicians to provide medical care to legislators, staff, and visitors, showcasing the essential role of family medicine in our communities.