In his seminal 1970s essay, Robert Greenleaf coined the term Servant Leadership and gave birth to framework for over five decades of leadership practices that focus on the servant as leader.
Our third rise value, Servant Leadership, centers on this philosophy of being of service to others, as we lead the way to improved health outcomes in communities that need it most.
This is a matter of the heart. Being willing and able to listen first, and then to lead with compassion, humility, openness and supportive behaviors are the four pillars of true servant leadership. As we labor together to find the right ways to make a difference, may we always R.I.S.E in every situation, test, trial, and victory!
- Steve Spann
Sarah Snyder was selected as a 2023-2024 Regional Candidate for the White House Fellows Program. The selection criteria for this program includes a record of remarkable professional achievement early in one’s career, evidence of leadership skills, a demonstrated commitment to public service, skills to succeed at the highest levels of the Federal government and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Congratulations to Sarah who has demonstrated each of these!
With the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine’s commitment to create a pipeline of students from underrepresented minorities in health, this program hosted 13 students from Jack Yates High School to present their semester-long research projects on cancer, bipolar disorder and other medically significant topics. Our medical students have mentored and invested time with these high schoolers since last September. Mutual pride and respect were shared by all. Congratulations on a job well done! A special acknowledgement to second year medical students, Iliana Oberkircher and Sylvia Omozee, for co-directing the program.
Our medical students had the opportunity to learn from over 10 physicians with a variety of specialties. Each physician shared their career’s journey and valuable insights into their respective fields. A special acknowledgement to second year medical student, Dominique Norris, and the diversity and inclusion student representatives for leading the event.
Dr. Mohamed Zebda joined as a Clinical Associate Faculty and the new pediatrician at the UH Health Family Care Center on March 15, 2023. Please welcome our newest faculty member.
Bich-May Nguyen, M.D., M.P.H. and Bhavna Lall M.D., M.P.H., M.P.A. represented the Fertitta Family College of Medicine at this annual event that benefits the Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies program at the University of Houston. Dr. Nguyen was also selected as one of the conversationalists and discussed our college's mission, holistic admissions process and emphasis on active learning. Thank you to our incredible faculty for all your contributions to medicine in Houston and beyond!
Thank you to Dr. David Curtis, Dr. Diana Grair and Dr. Kathryn Horn for their efforts to support the Healthy Communities: Children and Families event in Emancipation Park.
We continue to grow our dynamic team of consummate professionals. Let us welcome the newest members to join our college:
New Staff Council Members
The Staff Council is excited to welcome two new members:
A big thank you to our new members for their commitment and service!
Save-the-date! Lunch and Learn #2
Join us for the second installment of the Staff Council’s Lunch and Learn series. This series is focused on professional development and building staff camaraderie. The speaker will be announced soon, and lunch is provided.
In keeping with our outreach efforts to residents of the Third Ward, Dr. Brian Reed and medical student, George Flores, provided free blood pressure checks and BMI screenings at the monthly Trinity United Methodist Church’s Fresh Produce Mart.
At the 6th Annual Third Ward Collaborative Health Fair: "Every Body Matters,” our licensed clinical psychologist and chair of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Bill Elder, Ph.D. shared resources and information about our services. Thank you to Dr. Elder and Outreach & Marketing Manager Rebecca Negri for amplifying the message of health to Third Ward families and beyond.
Hosted by Friends of Columbia Tap, the Third Ward on Tap engaged residents with the goal to reimagine the Columbia Tap Trail adjacent to Cuney Homes public housing as a connected, sustainable, and equitable linear park. Thank you, Amanda Williams, Community Engagement and Rebecca Negri, UH Health Family Care Center, for representing the College of Medicine and UH Health at this resource fair.
LCME Standard 8: Curricular Management, Evaluation, and Enhancement
The faculty of a medical school engage in curricular revision and program evaluation activities to ensure that medical education program quality is maintained and enhanced and that medical students achieve all medical education program objectives and participate in required clinical experiences and settings.
This standard focuses on the overall curricular review process, emphasizing academic outcome measures and student evaluation of the four-year MD curriculum.
Join us in congratulating all award winners!
We launched our UH Health social media last month in conjunction with the 1st year anniversary of UH Health Family Care Center. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn for a chance to win some SWAG! Let us know you follow our UH Health accounts by sending an email to uhcomcom@central.uh.edu. After validating, we’ll arrange for SWAG pick up!
Do you have something you’d like to share college wide? Email uhcomcom@central.uh.edu with details for consideration in next month’s edition of The Pulse.
