
Events

Love Your Colon Health Fair
Presented by the SuCCCeS colon cancer screening program at Texas Tech Health El Paso and the Kelly Center for Hunger Relief, the health fair features free health screenings, a “Giant Colon” tour, dental information, information about cancer prevention programs and much more.

Faculty Essentials Live: Institutional Faculty Development Program (IFDP) XXIII
“Decoding AI for Non-Techies: Insights into AI and Generative Technologies,” presented by Michele C. Williams-Burns, Ed.D., M.S., M.Ed., Arturo Castillo, M.S., Ron Graham, CIS, CISSP, CISA, CRISP, and Raul Alvarez, M.S.

7th Annual 20/20 Borderland Vision Symposium
This educational activity will aim to educate, teach and learn new advances in ocular surgery, eye dryness, retinopathy and prevention of vision loss. This activity will also provide information about the latest advances in our understanding of eye diseases, treatment options and surgical techniques, as well as latest advances and treatment options for retinopathy and corneal pathologies.


Declutter Your Kitchen Pantry
In conjunction with No Lost Food, Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Student Government Association is coordinating a Declutter Your Kitchen Pantry, a 2025 Days of Service Drive.
Collection Bins will be located on campus and off-site building lobbies.
For more information, contact our SGA at 808-520-3597 or mun11355@ttuhsc.edu or visit www.nolostfood.org

Compadres Therapy Supply Drive
In conjunction with 2025 Days of Service, the Office for Outreach and Community Engagement is coordinating a Compadres Therapy Supply Drive.
Donations of new, unopened horse shampoo and conditioner, large bathing sponges, lead ropes of any color, grooming brushes of all sizes, duct tape, acrylic craft paint, all purpose craft paint brushes and fly traps.
Collection bins will be located on campus and off-site buildings.
For more information, contact the Office for Outreach and Community Engagement at 915-215-4299.

Institutional Research Symposium
Save the date for the Institutional Research Symposium, sponsored by the Office of Research.

Spring 2025 Residents' Forum
Spring 2025 Residents' Forum presented by the House Staff Association.

Global Perspectives Film Series
Global Health and Societies presents “Picture a Scientist” as part of the Global Perspectives Film Series.

2025 Days of Service
Mark your calendars and get ready to volunteer for Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Days of Service, April 23-26, 2025. Registration will open on Monday, March 17.

Global Perspectives Film Series
Global Health and Societies presents “A Year Living Mindfully” as part of the Global Perspectives Film Series.

SimGHOSTS X Call for Abstracts
SimGHOSTS X Call for Abstracts. Abstract deadline has been extended to Friday, March 21, 205.

Save the Date - Excelling in Neurologic Care: Stroke and Epilepsy Conference
Conference times and dates are:
Noon to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 30.

Faculty Essentials Live: Institutional Faculty Development Program (IFDP) XXIII
“Cultivating Nurse Educators: Leadership Mentorship for Faculty Growth,” Presented by Vicki Moran, Ph.D., RN, MSN/MPH, CNE, CDE, PHNA-BC, TNS.

Pediatric Environmental Health Grand Rounds
"Heat Index and Health Effects of Extreme Weather," presented by Scott B. Crawford, M.D., FACEP, FSSH, CHSOS.

Surgery/Trauma Grand Rounds
“Fundamentals of Extracorporeal Mechanical Oxygenation (ECMO),” presented by Leo C. Mercer, M.D.

2025 Pediatric Grand Rounds
“The Formula Eras Tour” Presented by Amanda Timmerman M.S., R.D., C.S.P., C.N.S.C., L.D.


Call for Poster Presentation Participants
Deadline for submission is 5 p.m. on March 14, 2025.

Raiz Community Scholarship
Deadline for Submission is Friday March, 14 2025.
Learn more and apply online at www.raiz.us

Psychiatry Grand Rounds
"Organized Psychiatry: APA's History and Role," presented by Steve Koh, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., DFAPA.

Faculty Essentials Live: Institutional Faculty Development Program (IFDP) XXIII
“Crafting Medical Manuscripts: A Stress-Free Guide,” presented by Narges Khanjani, M.D., Ph.D

Global Perspectives Film Series
Global Health and Societies presents “Running to Stand Still” as part of the Global Perspectives Film Series.

Dress in Blue Day
The Southwest Coalition for Colon Cancer Screening program at Texas Tech Health El Paso invites the campus to participate in Dress in Blue Day on Friday, March 7, to promote National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

2025 Pediatric Grand Rounds
“Adolescents and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Where Normal Ends and Abnormal Begins," presented by Katelyn M. Welshans, M.D., FACOG .

Surgery Grand Rounds
"Evolution of Diagnosis and Treatment of Rectal Cancer," presented by Ellen Wicker, D.O.

QPR Suicide Prevention Training
The Office of Student Services and Student Engagement will facilitate a QPR suicide prevention training workshop for faculty and staff from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Medical Education Building Room 1140.
QPR stands for question, persuade, and refer: three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.

A Conversation With Financial Adviser Erika Marin
The House Staff Association, an organization for residents and fellows, presents “A Conversation With Financial Adviser Erika Marin.

Faculty Essentials Live: Institutional Faculty Development Program (IFDP) XXIII
"Research Portal: Your Gateway to Resources, Knowledge, and How To…," presented by Deborah J. Clegg, Ph.D., and Roberto Galindo, Ph.D.

Surgery/Trauma Grand Rounds
"Recognition and Treatment of Hemorrhagic Shock," presented by David E. Meyer, M.D., M.S., FACS.

2025 Pediatric Grand Rounds
“Pediatric Dysrhythmias,” presented by Muhammad Qureshi, M.D., FAAP, FACC

Faculty Essentials Live: Institutional Faculty Development Program (IFDP) XXIII
"Identifying Predatory Journals in Health Care Fields," presented by Lisa Beinhoff, Ph.D., M.L.S., AHIP.

Faculty Essentials Live: Institutional Faculty Development Program (IFDP) XXIII
"Nutrition for Health Care Professionals: Prioritizing Your Health in a Busy Lifestyle," presented by Allison A. Childress, Ph.D., RDN, CSSD, LD, CI-CPT.


Global Perspectives Film Series
Global Health and Societies presents “A Place to Breathe” as part of the Global Perspectives Film Series.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds
"Medical Record Documentation," presented by Beverly Muñoz, R.N., CPHRM.

Faculty Essentials Live: Institutional Faculty Development Program (IFDP) XXIII
“Responding to IRB Stipulations in iRIS,” presented by Myrna Arvizo.

2025 Pediatric Grand Rounds
"Brachial Plexus Birth Injury in 2025– Playing in the Sandbox," presented by Shawn Diamond M.D., FACS, FAAP.

Faculty Essentials Live: Institutional Faculty Development Program (IFDP) XXIII
"iRIS Application: Creation and Submission," presented by Myrna Arvizo.

From Red to Black Lunch and Learn Workshop
Learn essential tops on credit card management, debt and budget coaching and taking control of your financial future.

Faculty Essentials Live: Institutional Faculty Development Program (IFDP) XXIII
"Does Obesity Management Require Medication?" presented by Nikhil Dhurandhar, Ph.D.

Woman's Club of El Paso Women's Health Summit
Deborah Clegg, Ph.D., vice president for research at Texas Tech Health El Paso, will be a guest speaker at the inaugural Women’s Health Summit, presented by the Woman’s Club of El Paso.

Faculty Essentials Live: Institutional Faculty Development Program (IFDP) XXIII
“End Note Resources,” presented by Amanda Rodriguez, M.L.S., AHIP.