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Welcome to the official page for the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston. MISSION: The Tilman J.

Fertitta Family College of Medicine is committed to improving the overall health and health care of the population of Greater Houston, Texas and beyond. At the Fertitta Family College of Medicine, our focus is on preventing and improving poor health — not simply treating it. Students receive the highest quality medical training to provide comprehensive health care. By teaching students to address key factors that affect their patients' health — such as food insecurity, the environment and housing — we can help eliminate health disparities in our urban and rural areas. The future of medicine is here. Come help us shape a better tomorrow. Learn Why the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine is For You: https://uh.edu/medicine/

10/15/2026

Big things are taking shape for the future of health in Texas! 🏗️

We’re proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of our new Medical Research Building, a transformative milestone for us, UH Health, University of Houston, and the future of health across Texas.

As part of UH Health, this new facility represents our commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research, driving innovation, preparing the next generation of health professionals, and improving health outcomes in our communities.

From pioneering discoveries to new approaches in digital health and community care, we’re building a healthier future for Houston and beyond.

UH Health: The Future of Health in Texas. 🐾

10/14/2026

Congratulations to Marley Campbell, MS2, on presenting her research at the International Society of Pediatric Oncology Conference in San Antonio!

Marley shared her work on Telehealth Readiness for Long-Term Care among Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer, contributing valuable insights to the global conversation on improving care for cancer survivors.

We’re proud of Marley for representing Fertitta College of Medicine on an international stage. Great work! 👏

10/12/2026

Nice try, Cosmo & Wanda! 😏

The only wishes being granted today are for sharper clinical skills and smoother rotations. 💫

10/09/2026

Isabella K. Marra, MS3, was invited back to the ASF Lighthouse Gala as a Fellow For Life to present a poster on last year’s project.

Her work focused on expanding bilingual resources for adolescents in partnership with a local clinic — an important effort to improve access and support for young people in our community.

She was joined by classmate Sentreal Gregory, MS3, a current Schweitzer Fellow for 2026–2027.

We’re glad to see Isabella continuing to represent Fertitta College of Medicine and staying connected to this meaningful work.

10/08/2026

From idea to impact. This is what innovation looks like.

The 2026 SHERP winning team — Zhuoying Chen, Chitra Navneet Damani, Anand Sabnis, David Huynh, Randolph Kwaw, and Ja’Dasia Sims — recently presented their project to leadership at the Houston Health Department, and their innovative idea is already making an impact. 💥

Their virtual reality-based screening game is designed to improve vision screening among elementary school children. It’s a powerful example of student research moving from idea to real-world change.

This is exactly the kind of impact SHERP is designed to create.

Special thanks to mentors Summer Chavez, D.O., M.P.H., M.P.M., Arthur Fernandes, Ph.D., M.P.H., and Shainy Varghese, Ph.D., APRN, CPNP-PC, CGNC for their guidance and support.

We’re incredibly proud of this team and the work they’re doing to improve health outcomes in our community. 👏 👏

10/07/2026

Proud moment for the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine!

A $3 million federal grant is expanding the FRONTLINES program, bringing opioid overdose recognition and naloxone training to first responders across Harris and Fort Bend counties.

The program was co-founded by James H. Bray, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the College of Medicine, and has already made a real difference in Houston over the past eight years.

This new funding also means UH medical, social work, and psychology students will receive the training — and some will go on to train community members themselves.

As Dr. Bray put it: “We’re not just training our students to respond to an overdose — we’re preparing them to take that knowledge into the community.”

Full story: https://www.uh.edu/news-events/stories/2026/october/10072026-opioid-training-grant.php

10/01/2026

For more than four decades, David Buck, MD, MPH, has shaped community health in Houston—not from behind a desk, but in partnership with the people and neighborhoods he serves.

From founding Healthcare for the Homeless Houston in 1999 to advancing street medicine (the practice of bringing healthcare directly to people living on the streets, under bridges, and in encampments), his work has consistently extended far beyond traditional clinic walls.

As he retires from his role as Associate Dean for Community Health at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, he leaves a legacy defined by service, trust, and systems change.

“Communities understand their own needs, strengths, barriers and priorities in ways that institutions often do not,” Buck said. “Some of the most important lessons I have learned have come from patients, community health workers, people with lived experience and community organizations.”

Dean Jonathan A. McCullers notes that Buck’s decades of building relationships have been critical to the College’s community engagement: “These bridges and the perspective that the community knows what it needs from us more than we do… has been critical.”

Buck’s measure of success? “Whether the work can thrive without you.”

Thank you, Dr. Buck, for modeling what it means to value the human being in front of you—and for helping prepare the next generation of physicians to do the same. ⚕️

Read more about his journey here: LINK

09/24/2026

Reminder: taking time to connect with your classmates is self-care. 🫶

These smiling faces are proof! Happy Self-Care Month from the MS1s!

09/22/2026

She came to medicine to teach, to listen, and to make people feel seen. ✨

Meet Ashley, an MS3 at the Fertitta College of Medicine. She was drawn to the field by her love of education and the chance to improve people’s quality of life through health literacy. A self-described certified small talker, she thrives on connecting with patients, creating safe spaces, and personalizing care—especially for vulnerable and underserved communities, including women and LGBTQ+ patients.

She serves as President of the Women’s Health Interest Group, bringing future women’s health physicians together through mentorship, community events, and professional development. She also volunteers with The Women’s Home at their Cottage Shop, supporting vulnerable women in the local community.

Two Family Medicine physicians, Dr. Aime Idahosa and Dr. Priyanka Chakrabarti, reinvigorated her love of medicine during her gap years and ultimately inspired her to apply. ✍️

Looking ahead, Ashley hopes to pour into the next generation of physicians the same way others poured into her. She wants every patient to feel they’ve received the attention they deserve—and to know she will always show up for them, in and out of the exam room.

Her advice to anyone considering medicine:

“What makes you special is being exactly who you are. Being yourself will be the reason a patient feels seen, and that will always be enough.”

This is Women in Medicine in action. ⚕️

09/18/2026

Med school is intense, but the little moments of care are what keep us going. ⭐️

Self-care isn’t just a checklist. It’s the long FaceTime calls with loved ones, the workout that gets your blood pumping, the full meal you actually sit down and enjoy in front of the TV.

It’s whatever feeds your spirit so you can keep showing up — for your future patients, your peers, and yourself.

Grateful to share this day with MS1 who’s learning the same lesson!

Protecting your energy isn’t optional — it’s part of the curriculum.

Happy Self-Care Month 💛

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