
Events

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.

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

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
“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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.


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.

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

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

Surgery Grand Rounds
"Palliative Care in the Surgical Patient," presented by Nancy Weber, D.O.

Faculty Essentials Live: Graduate Medical Education (GME)
"Putting Out the Fire: Unlocking a New Set of Tools to Mitigate and Prevent Burnout," presented by Sarah K. Walker, M.D., FACS.

Faculty Essentials Live: Undergraduate Medical Education (UME)
"Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Simulation for Medical Education," presented by Scott Crawford, M.D., FACEP, CHSOS.

2024 Pediatric Grand Rounds
"Pediatric Brain Tumors," presented by Ziyad Makoshi, M.B.B.S., M.Sc., FRACSC, FAANS, FCNS.

Faculty Essentials Live: Institutional Faculty Development Program (IFDP) XXIII
"Continuous Excellence: Integrating Quality Assurance and Performance Enhancement," presented by Sadhana Chheda, M.D.

4th Annual Current Best Practices in Patient Blood Management, Transfusion, and Hemostasis
University Medical Center and the Foster School of Medicine present the conference, which will be held on the TTUHSC El Paso campus. Look for the brochure, coming soon.

Institutional Faculty Development Program (IFDP) XXIII
"QPR Certification and Suicide Prevention Training," presented by Christal Tucker, LCSW, and Adiel Holguin, M.Ed., LPC.

Neuroradiology Case / Neuro-Emergencies Grand Round Series
“The Emerging Role of Venous Sinus Stenting in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension,” presented by Salvatore D’Amato, M.D.

2024 Pediatric Grand Rounds
"By Land or by Sea: Best Practices for Inpatient Management of Newly Arrived Immigrant Children," presented by Aura Lamas, M.D., FAAP, and Natalia Sidhu, M.D., M.S., FAAP.

Faculty Essentials Live: Institutional Faculty Development Program (IFDP) XXIII
Panel Discussion: “Mentoring Scholarly Activity and Research Program (SARP) Students,” presented by Jessica Chacon, Ph.D., Nathan Holland, Ph.D., and Sheralyn Sanchez, Ph.D., M.P.H.