
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.
Attendees are able to earn 1.5 CME/CNE for each GTX-GEMS event.
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.
Upcoming GTX-GEMS Events
December 5th, 2025
January 9, 2026
February 6th, 2026
March 6th, 2026
Topic: Healthcare Workforce Burnout
April 3, 2026
State of Healthcare Innovation in Texas
May 1st, 2026
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Previous GTX-GEMS Presentation Slides
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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