Faculty Affairs News

JSSOM Awards

A few of our schools have recently held their commencement ceremonies, and I extend my sincere congratulations across the board! Our students’ success is a strong reflection of our faculty members’ hard work, expertise, and commitment. Your work here at UTMB is shaping the future in a myriad of important ways, and you should be very proud.

Research Day, held May 29, is UTMB's annual celebration of innovation, collaboration, and discovery. From insightful investigator spotlights and a powerful keynote talk, to the inaugural poster session and the ever-popular Core Showcase, the day delivered inspiration to attendees from all areas of the institution. We are extremely proud of all the students, trainees, faculty, and staff members who shared their terrific work!

Congratulations to our UTMB School of Nursing on earning its full 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Advancing Research through Mentorship (ARM) Program proudly recognize the inaugural awardees of the President’s Early Investigator Award — supporting innovative early-stage research across our campus!

Congratulations to Kimberly Skarupski, PhD, MPH, Associate Vice Provost for Leadership Development, on her new publication in Academic Medicine.

SPPH May 2025 Faculty Accolades

Dr. Uzoma Obi-Nwankwo served as Physician of the Day for the Texas Legislature on May 13. This role, organized through the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, allows physicians to provide medical care to legislators, staff, and visitors, showcasing the essential role of family medicine in our communities.

The Innovation in Life Sciences Summer Camp, held May 19 and 20, brought together approximately 20 enthusiastic students from the state of Texas for an immersive experience at the intersection of science, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

UTMB Standardized Patient (SP) Program located in the Health Education Center (HEC) has achieved full accreditation from the Association of SP Educators (ASPE) in human simulation. This prestigious recognition highlights our institution's dedication to excellence in healthcare education.

Please congratulate these faculty members on their appointments and promotions approved in May,

The Faculty Factory Podcast recently welcomed Joshua Hartzell, MD, MS-HPEd, FACP, FIDSA, to discuss "A Comprehensive Look at Developing Excellent Leadership in Medicine."

Congratulations to three faculty in the TEAM Program who were awarded education pilot grants!

Updates from the Academy of Master Teachers, including the TEACH-S symposium and upcoming AMT/OED workshop.

Nominations are being accepted for the Faculty Excellence Awards and Lifetime Achievement Awards.

Thank you to all who attended New Faculty Orientation on April 16, 2025!

Congratulations to the authors of this recent publication!

Following the return home of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, the School of Public and Population Health highlighted its faculty expertise on the interdisciplinary teamwork behind astronaut rehabilitation.

The Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice (OIPEP) hosted its fourth annual IPE Symposium on Monday, April 7, with keynote speaker Dr. Suzie Bergman.