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April 2026

Here's a recap of all the School of Medicine events that recently took place!

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News and Events

UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center expands

radiation oncology services for Valley patients

Doctors' Day celebration recognizes SOM and UT Health RGV physicians

SOM faculty appointed by Governor Abbott to

State Committee

Medical students lead pediatric education efforts in RGV

Sun Smart Leaders

Advancing Public Health:

Dr. LuBeth Pérez Contributes to National Efforts

Closing Gaps in Human Connection: MS2 Student Published in JBJS

MS1 Selected for Prestigious Oncology Internship

UTRGV Internal Medicine Selected to Host Southwest Texas ACP Regional Meeting

Casting and Splinting Workshop Provides Hands-On Training for Students

New Hire -- Welcome!

Advancing Brain Health Research at UTRGV

UTRGV SOM Leaders Present at AAMC National Meeting

UTRGV Newsroom

UT Health RGV health expert encourages residents to address pain and mobility challenges early

UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center expands radiation oncology services for Valley patients

UT Health RGV behavioral health expert encourages residents to prioritize mental well-being

In the News

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Correctional Managed Health Care Committee

Heart of the Valley: Type 2 diabetic shares his journey to reverse diagnosis

Heart of the Valley: McAllen mom diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 19

Heart of the Valley: UTRGV offers low-cost, free services as diabetics manage medication costs

UTRGV Organization Advocate for Cervical Cancer Awareness

Pediatrician clears up misinformation about autism

Mayor Ochoa says Edinburg’s state of the city ‘is soaring’

Research Corner

Proteolysis-targeting chimeras in cancer therapy: Targeted protein degradation for next-generation treatment

Development of a survey and worry score to evaluate physician burnout and wellness interventions during COVID-19 in the Rio Grande Valley: A pilot study

Dual-Modality Nerve Ablation: Preoperative Radiofrequency and Cryoneurolysis for Enhanced Pain Relief in Total Knee Arthroplasty

SOM Building

Decentralizing dementia research to the US–Mexico border: the Rio Grande Valley AD‐RCMAR as a model for translational equity

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SOM Events Calendar

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