The Greater Texas Gulf Coast Engage Me Series
(GTX-GEMS)
Sparking Conversations, Igniting Action, Building a Healthier Future Together
The Greater Texas Gulf Coast Engage Me Series (GTX-GEMS) is a monthly event (September-May) held at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) on the Galveston Campus and hosted by the UTMB Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice. The goal of GTX-GEMS is to offer a venue for open discussion on health topics that are pertinent to the well-being of the greater Gulf Coast region. As the region's leading educator of healthcare providers, UTMB is one part of the equation with the capacity to lead the region towards a healthier future by fostering interprofessional community engagement and partnerships that benefit the health of the entire region.
GTX-GEMS Event Agenda
- 7:30-8:00am: Community Breakfast
- 8:00-9:15am: Panelist Presentations
- 9:15-9:30am: Audience Q & A
Location: Levin Hall, 301 University Blvd. Galveston, TX 77550
All GTX-GEMS events are free and open to the greater UTMB community and general public.
Accreditation
The University of Texas Medical Branch is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credits
UTMB CME designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurse Credits
This activity is approved for 1.50 Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits.
Upcoming GTX-GEMS Events
December 5th, 2025
January 9, 2026
February 6th, 2026
March 6th, 2026
Topic: Healthcare Workforce Burnout
April 3, 2026
May 1st, 2026
Topic: Healthcare Economics: Trends and Healthcare Expenditures
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Previous GTX-GEMS Presentation Slides
Friday, January 3rd, 2025: Adolescent Behavioral Health
February 7th, 2025: Exploring GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: New Frontiers in Addiction Treatment
March 7th, 2025: Headaches, Migraines and Emerging Treatments
Vera Gibb, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, AQH, CCTP - Assistant Professor, UTMB School of Nursing
Susan Lane Stone, MBA - CEO & Executive Director of National Headache Foundation
Safa’a Al-Arabi, PhD, MPH, MSN, CNL, RN - Associate Professor, UTMB School of Nursing
April 11th, 2025: Healthcare Workforce Talent Pipeline
Myles Shelton, Ed.D. - President, Galveston Community College
Friday, May 2nd, 2025: Addressing Health Gaps: Improving Outcomes for All
Ankit Sanghavi, MPH, BDS, Executive Director, Texas Health Institute
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