Jonas Nursing, a leading supporter of doctoral nursing education in the U.S., and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing have selected Lori Rhodes, a PhD student at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing, for the Jonas Scholar program 2024-2026 cohort.

Members of the UTMB Aerospace Medicine program were honored by the Aerospace Medicine Association at its 94th annual Scientific Meeting, which took place recently in Chicago.

Dr. Karen Dineen Wagner, professor and chair in the UTMB Health Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, was recently recognized for her contributions in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry.

Seven members of the UTMB community were recognized in recent local lists honoring individuals 40 years of age and younger who have made significant contributions both personally and professional to areas throughout the region.

Dr. Jeff Susman, senior associate dean and professor of family medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch, is one of seven recipients selected by the National Board of Medical Examiners for the 2024 Edithe J. Levit Distinguished Service Award.

University of Texas Medical Branch residents Dr. Jenna Reisler, Dr. Elena Diller and Dr. Alokika Patel, working with their faculty sponsor, Dr. Lindsay Sonstein, have been awarded a $15,000  Back to Bedside grant to fund structured medical home visits in the community.

In 2024, the Blocker Burn Unit was officially certified to offer an American Burn Association Verified Burn Fellowship Program.

The Blocker Burn Unit has been an American Burn Association-verified burn center since 1999. Verified Burn Centers have met the highest standards of care for the burn-injured patient. The verification process incorporates principles of quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Eleven University of Texas Medical Branch students were accepted to the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Houston Galveston for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The University of Texas Medical Branch has been named a recipient of the 2024 MAP Award for High Performance in Revenue Cycle, sponsored by the Healthcare Financial Management Association.