
Events

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.

Pediatric Environmental Health Grand Rounds
“Marijuana in Oklahoma - Prevention of Ingestion & Use by Youth,” presented by Lauren Kidwell, M.P.H.

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

Faculty Essentials Live: IFDP XXII
“Interviewing Medical School Applicants: Tips for Faculty (What to Expect)," presented by Cynthia N. Perry, Ph.D.

2025 Days of Service Volunteer Registration Deadline
Register today to volunteer for community service projects scheduled for April 23 – 26 in the El Paso area. Students, faculty, residents, staff, department teams, and student organizations are all welcome to participate.

Employee Health Fair
Stop by the Employee Health Fair to enjoy complimentary healthy treats, free health screenings, new healthy eating tips, fitness expertise and more!

Learn About the Institutional Faculty Mentoring Program
Texas Tech Health El Paso faculty are invited to stop by MSB II - Lobby (1st floor) on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. to grab a coffee, a treat, and learn about the Institutional Faculty Mentoring Program and other offerings and programs.

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.

2025 Global Health Conference
Make plans to attend the Global Health Conference, presented by the Office of Global Health and Societies.

Psychiatry Grand Rounds
"Varieties of Catatonia," presented by Andrew Francis, M.D., Ph.D.

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.

2025 Pediatric Grand Rounds
"Renal Replacement Therapies in Pediatrics and Coordination of Care of Pediatric Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease," presented by Xochitl Castillo Rios, M.D.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds
“Basics of Ovulation Induction,” presented by Bryan R. Hecht, M.D.

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

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


Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
“Colorectal Cancer: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Prevention in 2025,” presented by Alejandro Robles, M.D.


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.

Faculty Essentials Live: Institutional Faculty Development Program (IFDP) XXIII
“Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Support of Your Roles as Clinical or Biomedical Faculty Member at an HSC [In-person session],” presented by Cheryl Samaniego, Ph.D., and Wilma Luquis-Aponte, D.M.D., Ph.D.

What is SciENcv and When to Use It
The National Institutes of Health is requiring all researchers who apply for, receive or are associated with research investments from federal agencies to use the Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) tool to complete the Common Forms and Biosketch by May 25, 2025.

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.

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
“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