August 2022
Here's a recap of all the School of Medicine events that recently took place!
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Honored to Serve: U.S. Airman receives white coat on Fourth of July weekend |
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Annual ceremony celebrates UTRGV School of Medicine's Class of 2024 and 2026
For Jose Victor Delgado, a Rio Grande Valley native and Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, the Fourth of July has special meaning this year as he and 117 UTRGV School of Medicine students received their white coats on Saturday.
Delgado, an incoming first-year medical student, took part in the annual White Coat Ceremony, signifying his entrance into the medical profession. Family, friends and loved ones shared the important moment with the medical students during the Fourth of July weekend at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, which was decked out in red, white and blue colors.
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Drs. Subram and Elizabeth Krishnan establish scholarship for outstanding fourth-year medical students |
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The Krishnans have been generous donors to UTRGV since 2016
For 40 years, Drs. Subram and Elizabeth Krishnan have provided compassionate patient care and community service to the Rio Grande Valley.
During their medical careers, they have touched the lives of thousands of people throughout the region. Their volunteer work extends beyond the medical practice, serving the needs of those less fortunate along the South Texas border.
The couple’s devotion to healthcare inspired them to continue giving back to the community they love. Beyond their provision of health services, the Krishnans believe donating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine provides the perfect opportunity to empower the next generation of physicians to transform the Rio Grande Valley.
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UT Health RGV dermatologist urges protection from sun, harmful UV rays |
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As the sun shines down on us, so do its ultraviolet rays.
This month, Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month, highlights the importance of keeping safe from UV exposure and reminds the community to stay protected from the sun’s potentially harmful ultraviolet rays.
Dr. Maria Villegas, M.D., division chief of Dermatology at UT Health RGV and assistant professor of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery-Dermatology at The UTRGV School of Medicine, knows the importance of protecting herself from UV rays and their side effects.
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UTRGV researchers awarded grant to study motor recovery in stroke survivors |
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UTRGV School of Medicine awarded a grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
The grant was awarded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which is part of the federal government’s National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Dobbs said the R15 NIH grant will allow him to study whether degeneration after a stroke affects some areas of the brain more progressively than others, and whether that degeneration extends to the level of the spinal cord.
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SOM receives funding to study polymorphism in cancer patients |
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UTRGV researchers will receive $123,000 for a three-year project funded by the Deputyship for Research & Innovation, Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia
The UTRGV School of Medicine received funding to study genetic polymorphism in ovarian cancer patients.
Researchers from the Department of Immunology and Microbiology will receive $123,000 for the three-year project that is funded through the Ministry of Education - Saudi Arabia.
This proposal has the potential for developing a better and early prognostic marker for chemotherapeutic response in ovarian cancer for a better outcome.
The Principal Investigators for this project include: Dr. Manish K. Tripathi, assistant professor, Dept. of Immunology and Microbiology, Dr. Bilal B. Hafeez, assistant professor, Dept. of Immunology and Microbiology, and Dr. Absarul Haque, associate professor, King Fahd Medical Research Centre, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Inaugural cohort of the MedEd Teaching Certificate Program |
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Celebrating 15 graduates from the inaugural cohort of the MedEd Teaching Certificate Program
On July 12th, 15 graduates celebrated the completion of a 9-month program, which aims to enhance the professional development of clinical full-time and clinical volunteer faculty members as medical educators.
Throughout this journey, participants received special training from experts, practiced an interactive approach to education, and learned how to enhance the classroom experience through in-depth coursework, collaboration, and group discussions.
For program details or questions, email Karina Madrigal, EdD MA, assistant professor of Pediatrics & Director of Faculty Development at: karina.madrigal@utrgv.edu.
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SOM Student - Run Free Clinic serves Peñitas community |
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UTRGV School of Medicine's contribution to improving healthcare for Rio Grande Valley residents
The Student Run Clinic continues serving the community!
The Student Run Clinic volunteered at the Pueblo de Palmas Back to School Health Fair. The Hidalgo County Health and Human Services department organized the event, which took place in Peñitas, TX.
The team provided blood glucose monitoring, blood pressure readings, and interactive health activities for children, parents, and all attendants.
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Meet UTRGV MS2, Simita Gaglani
Name: Simita Gaglani
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Year in Medical School: MS2, Class of 2024
Undergraduate School: The University of Texas at Austin
Do you serve on any student interest groups/organizations/activities?
I love being involved in school organizations. Throughout my time here, I've been a student ambassador, a board member of the Student-Run Clinic and the Association of Women Surgeons, and a planning committee member for the annual Education Collaboration for Aspiring Health Professionals (ECAHP) competition, to name a few. These organizations have been a great way for me to feel connected to the Valley community and find various ways to channel my excitement about pursuing a career as a physician.
What inspired you to become a doctor?
I've wanted to be a doctor my whole life. Still, I don't think I fully understood why until I began doing healthcare-related community service throughout my time in college and saw the interplay of public health and medicine. The idea of using my strengths and passions to leave the world a little bit better than how I found it was what made it click for me, and I haven't looked back since.
Why did you choose UTRGV School of Medicine?
The UTRGV School of Medicine has cultivated a culture of support that is incredibly difficult to replicate. The people here are well-rounded, dedicated, and selfless beyond compare. It's a special place to receive an education, and I'm so glad I get to experience it firsthand.
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Vice Dean, Clinical Affairs, Chief Medical Officer
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TexasTribune: In an interview with the Texas Tribune, the UTRGV School of Medicine's Dr. Michael Dobbs explains how universities can prepare for possible Monkeypox outbreaks.
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UTRGV Multicultural Clinical Lab, Department of Psychological Science, School of Medicine Psychiatry and Neurology Department
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RGVision: What is culture? UTRGV School of Medicine's Dr. Alfonso Mercado discusses the way we bond and connect with others. From gender expressions and sex orientations, our foods and cuisine, our entertainment — ranging from music to tv shows to the magazine we read — our language and political and spiritual beliefs (or lack of thereof) all influence our mental health.
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UTRGV Associate Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine
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KRGV: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates more than 9,000 student-athletes are treated for heat-related illnesses every year. In an interview with KRGV, Dr. Jesus Garza Tamez explains how
Heat illness during practice or competition is also the leading cause of death among high school athletes.
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SOM Assistant Professor
Neuroscience
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KRGV: Fourth of July celebrations often light up the sky with fireworks, but for some Valley veterans, the tradition can often bring up difficult memories.
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Click below to see School of Medicine and University-wide events. |
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The University of Texas
Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Phone: (956) 296-1900
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