As we welcome the start of a new year, I hope you feel refreshed and energized after the holiday season. Whether you traveled, spent time with loved ones, or enjoyed quiet moments of rest, taking time to recharge is essential; I trust it has prepared us all for the exciting year ahead.
Faculty Affairs News Supporting and Celebrating Faculty Success at UTMB
News
Office of the Provost
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Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education
UTMB has received Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, placing us among a select group of organizations that meet the highest standards for team-based education.
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AE Leadership Announcements
Please join us in welcoming these leaders to their new roles at UTMB!
Health Education Center (HEC)
Office of Faculty Affairs
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Making a Decision to Transition in Academic Medicine
Faculty Factory is excited to ring in the new year by exploring some of its best interviews on how to make a transition decision. Hear from guests including Dr. Jochen Reiser on "Making a Decision to Transition in Academic Medicine."
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Fall 2025 Educator of the Quarter Honorees
Congratulations to the fall honorees for AMT's Educator of the Quarter award.
Appointments & Promotions
OFA Events
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Highlights from Around Our Schools
New Grants
Research and Innovations
News and Events
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IDEA Grant Review
On Dec. 9, UTMB held its first review of the Innovation, Discovery & Technology Commercialization (IDEA) Grants. A conglomeration of research fund contributors distributed merit-based awards earlier in the year with the requirement to present updates.
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ETP Second Cohort
We concluded the second cohort of the Entrepreneurial Training Program on Dec. 12 with a final presentation of the students' pitch decks covering intellectual property from UTMB faculty and leaders.
More Opportunities and Events
Gulf Coast Consortia Upcoming Events
The Gulf Coast Consortia sponsors events in Mentor Training for advanced PhD students, postdocs, and faculty. Space is limited on all events.
GSBS Research Mentor Training for Faculty
Based on the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER) Entering Mentoring curriculum, this in-person, evidence-based workshop for faculty helps develop skills and insights in mentoring of research trainees through interactions and discussions.
2026 Shine Academy Innovations Conference
Registration is now open for the 2026 Shine Academy Innovations in Health Science Education Conference.
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