The University of Texas Medical Branch has been recognized by the National Postdoctoral Association for its Postdoctoral Certificate Program, which helps early-career scientists build leadership and professional skills. The award honors the UTMB commitment to supporting postdoctoral scholars' long-term career success.

For 75 years, the UTMB Health Pediatrics by the Gulf conference has brought pediatric healthcare professionals together for continuing education. This year’s event featured expert-led sessions on vaccines, mental health, policy updates, and clinical care, while celebrating a legacy of advancing children’s health across Texas.

The second annual Cardiovascular Symposium — a day of education and clinical insight hosted by UTMB and the American Heart Association — was designed specifically for noncardiovascular specialists and emphasized practical, evidence-based approaches to managing common and complex cardiovascular conditions.

Sarah Dang, a first-year medical student at UTMB, balances rigorous studies in anatomy with a passion for contortion, a discipline she discovered through childhood curiosity and later developed through international training, including time in France and Mongolia.

As food pantries face rising demand, UTMB is expanding a St. Vincent’s House vegetable garden through UTMB President’s Cabinet grants. The project grows fresh produce for pantry shelves while giving students hands-on training in community nutrition.

For first-generation medical students, earning a white coat represents not only years of hard work, but also breaking new ground for their families and expanding what feels possible for those who follow. At UTMB, students like Ronaldo Tijerina and mentors like Dr. Mahwish Khan are building a supportive community that helps first-in-family students navigate challenges, find mentorship, and turn personal experiences into purpose-driven careers.

A $4 million gift from the Sealy & Smith Foundation to UTMB is launching the ISLAND Promise, a program that covers tuition, housing, and living support for nursing students while creating a direct pathway into high-need roles at UTMB Health. In exchange for a two-year work commitment after graduation, the initiative aims to reduce financial barriers, expand access to nursing education and strengthen the long-term workforce pipeline.

Five nurses and one nursing student from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) have been recognized in the Houston Chronicle’s “Salute to Nurses,” an annual awards program that honors the contributions of nurses across the Greater Houston healthcare community.

Giovanny Reyes overcame being wait-listed twice for medical school to pursue primary care, using his Spanish skills to serve underserved patients. Now at UTMB, he credits his journey and gap years with shaping his path.

Four graduate students from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) Workshop.