Faculty Group Practice Newsletter

Dr. Gulshan Sharma has announced the appointment of Dr. Leah Low to the position of Associate Chief Medical Officer of Jennie Sealy Hospital, effective September 1, 2024.

We’re excited to announce that the Annual Wellness Visit Clinic Competition (AWV Olympics), sponsored by the UTMB ACO REACH Initiative, is now in progress! The competition runs July 29 through December 31.

Increasingly, clinicians are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter, recovering time and energy previously spent on administrative tasks to focus on the most important function of their work – caring for patients. UTMB providers who have adopted these tools have largely positive feedback.

Infusion therapy, the administration of medication through a needle or catheter, offers vital treatment for patients with a wide variety of medical conditions, including chronic and rare disorders. Citing the clinical expertise and resources at hand, UTMB's infusion team fulfills this important, beneficial service for patients across multiple specialties.

UTMB colorectal surgeon Pamela Daher Tobia, MD, understands the challenges that keep patients from having colon cancer screenings at the recommended ages and intervals. As she has expanded her practice to include the southern Brazoria County region of UTMB’s service area, there is one less barrier for local patients.

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CPT codes describe the service you performed and the associated ICD-10 diagnosis codes describe the reason you performed that service. Together these codes tell your patient’s story for today’s visit and help to demonstrate medical necessity. It is important that these codes make sense to the payor.

All UTMB faculty members are invited to connect, build relationships, and celebrate faculty successes at the inaugural Faculty Recognition Reception, to be held Thursday, Sept. 5, 5 to 7 p.m. at Levin Hall Dining Room.

2024 APP Week is upon us! This yearly event will be held Sept. 23 to 27, 2024. As part of APP week, we seek to celebrate the achievements of our APP colleagues and their contributions to healthcare delivery in several categories.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder marked by repeated interruptions in breathing due to relaxed throat muscles blocking the upper airway. Erin Gurski, NP in the Division of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, helps patients acclimate to treatment options for OSA.

Congratulations to Caitlin Schanzer, Administrative Coordinator in the Department of Surgery - Surgical Oncology & Colorectal Health. She was the first to correctly identify the UTMB Health Primary Care Clinic at Marina Bay.

In the 10 days since Hurricane Beryl brought debilitating winds and rain into our region, UTMB employees have once again proven “UTMB stops for no storm.” Thank you for all the amazing work done.

The Faculty Excellence Awards program booklet will feature achievements from all UTMB faculty members from FY24. Please take a moment to let us know of new awards, grant funding, publications, and/or professional association leadership roles, to be considered for inclusion.

The inaugural Urgent Care Skills Clinic was conducted on June 14, 2024, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure Advanced Practice Providers are well-equipped to deliver high-quality care grounded in evidence-based practices and prioritizing patient safety.

Congratulations to Jacenta Stallworth, Executive Assistant, Research Regulations & Compliance. She was first to recognize the Clear Lake Campus Medical Office Building at 250 Blossom.

The National Eye Institute observes Healthy Vision Month each year in July, calling attention to the importance of eye health and recognizing professionals dedicated to vision care.

Surgeons and proceduralists are often faced with a high volume of patients, complex cases, and demanding schedules. In this context, it can be challenging to complete and close patient notes in a timely manner. However, closing patient notes is not only a legal and ethical obligation, but also a crucial factor for ensuring patient safety, quality of care, and workflow efficiency.

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UTMB's inaugural Faculty Excellence Awards will recognize outstanding faculty members in five categories. Nominations are open through June 30.