Events
Healthcare Simulation Week
The Training and Educational Center for Healthcare Simulation (TECHS) is taking nominations both for Simulation Educator and Simulation Star of The Year (AY 2025-2026)
Nominees will be reviewed by the TECHS Steering Committee to decide the winner. Submissions will be accepted until 5pm on Friday August 28th, 2026. The winners will have their name added to a plaque displayed at TECHS during Healthcare Simulation Week Sept 14-18.
2026 Pediatric Grand Rounds
“Growing Up with Congenital Heart Disease: What Pediatric Providers Need to Know,” presented by Chalam Mulukutla, M.D.
Global Perspectives Lecture Series
“Transforming Depression Care in Texas: Lessons From the World,” presented by Vikram Patel, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.
Save The Date: Global Health Conference
The Office of Global Health and Societies presents a “Global Health Conference.”
Stay Connected. Stay Confident.
Presented by Dr. Michele Williams and Arturo Castillo from the Office of Academic Affairs
Open to the Public! Children encouraged to attend!
ZOOM link will be provided after registration
For more information, call 915-215-4639 or e-mail CommunityHealthOutreachEP@ttep.edu. You can also visit www.ttuhscep.edu/elpaso/community-health-outreach-and-education/.
Coffee Time with Faculty Development
Faculty are invited to have a coffee and treat, and learn what Faculty Development has to offer.
Surgery/Trauma Grand Rounds
“Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria: A review of Guidelines, Comparison and Ethical Dilemmas,” presented by Anil Kumar Swayampakula, M.D., MPH
Presented on Webex. Register Here.
2026 Pediatric Grand Rounds
“Communicating Unexpected News,” presented by Carissa L. Carroll, M.Ed., Kishore Vellody, M.D., Lauren Talhem, C-TAGME
Location: Academic Education Center- Room 201 Auditorium B
4800 Alberta Ave., El Paso, TX 79905
Also presented on Webex. Register Here.
Global Perspectives Film Series
The Office of Global Health and Societies presents the film “Out Of My Head.”
Location: MEB 1100
Lunch will be provided to the first 40 attendees.
For more information, email globalhealthandsocietiesep@ttuhsc.edu.
Prevention Starts Here
Presented by Immunize El Paso, UTEP Pharmacy Students and Hunt School of Dental Medicine Students
Open to the Public! Children encouraged to attend!
For more information, contact 915-215-4639 or CommunityHealthOutreachEP@ttep.edu. You can also visit www.ttuhscep.edu/community-health-outreach-and-education for more details.
2026 Pediatric Grand Rounds
“Diagnosis, Treatment, and Timely Referral of Commonly Encountered Pediatric Eye Conditions,” presented by Sapna Tibrewal, M.D.
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
“Beyond the Scale: Addressing Weight Bias and Delivering Practical Nutrition Counseling in Obesity Medicine,” presented by Muhammad Moiz Tahir, M.D.
The Road to 2030: Progress, Challenges and Opportunities in Global Hepatitis B and C Elimination
The Office of Global Health and Societies presents the film “The Road To 2030: Progress, Challenges and Opportunities in Global Hepatitis B and C Elimination”
More Than a Smile!
Questions?
Phone: 915-215-4639
Email: CommunityHealthOutreachEP@ttep.edu
Website: https://ttuhscep.edu/community- health-outreach-and-education
Back-to-School Superheroes Health Fair
Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso’s Department of Pediatrics invites families to bring their children to the Back-to-School Superheroes Health Fair.
Global Perspective Film Series
The Office of Global Health and Societies presents the film “My So-Called Selfish Life.”
Location: MEB 1100
Lunch will be provided to the first 40 attendees.
For more information, email globalhealthandsocietiesep@ttuhsc.edu.
Faculty Essentials Live: IFDP XXIV
“Beyond Skills: Emotional Intelligence as the Foundation of Leadership and Education,” presented by Jene Hurlbut, Ph.D., R.N.
Faculty Essentials Live
“The Art and Science of Grant Writing: From Concept to Funding,” presented by Irene Sarosiek, M.D.
Presented on Webex. Register Here.
Faculty Essentials Live
“Mechanistic Modeling Meets Machine Learning in Biomedicine: Opportunities, Challenges and Perspectives,” presented by Anass Bouchnita, Ph.D.
Presented on Webex. Register here.
2026 Pediatric Grand Rounds
“Immunization Conundrum: Hepatitis B as an Example,” presented by Gilbert Handal, M.D.
World Blood Donor Day Blood Drive
In honor of World Blood Donor Day, Give Blood and Give Life.
Presented by The Office of Global Health and Societies and Vitalant.
Location: MSBII
Global Perspectives Film Series
The Office of Global Health and Societies presents the film “Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s.”
Faculty Essentials Live
“Effective Teaching for All: Adapting Methods to Reach Gen Z and Others,” presented by Marie Leiner, Ph.D.
Presented on Webex. Register here.
Faculty Essentials Live
“Bridging Clinical Duties and Research: Tips for Dual Success,” presented by Debabrata Mukherjee, M.D..
Presented on Webex. Register here.
2026 Pediatric Grand Rounds
“Teaching Global Health: Preparing Physicians for an Interconnected World,” presented by Carmen Prieto-Jimenez, M.D., M.P.H.
Location: Texas Tech Clinic Building Room A3500
4801 Alberta Ave.
El Paso, Texas 79905
Presented on Webex. Register here.
Faculty Essentials Live
“Visionary Leadership in Healthcare: Turning Strategy into Impact,” presented by Silvina Tonarelli, M.D.
Presented on Webex. Register Here.
Watermark Training Series
The Office of Faculty Development invites faculty from the Foster School of Medicine to attend hands-on Watermark training sessions. Whether you're new or want to improve your skills, these sessions are for you. Note: Please bring your own device. We look forward to seeing you at these sessions.
Photo Day - May 27
Faculty and Staff Photo Day - Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Faculty and staff photos will be taken in MEB 1110.
Appointments are required — no walk-ins.
Faculty Essentials Live
“The Wisdom of Experience: Sustaining Faculty Vitality in Your Academic Career,” presented by Maria Theresa M. Villanos, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Presented on Webex. Click here to register.
Global Perspectives Film Series
The Office of Global Health and Societies presents “On Meditation” as part of its Global Perspectives Film Series. The portrait series explores the personal practice of meditation through firsthand accounts from teachers, practitioners and public figures.
Running time: 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Location: MEB 1200
Lunch will be provided to the first 40 attendees.
For more information, email globalhealthandsocietiesep@ttuhsc.edu.
Surgery/Trauma Grand Rounds
“Utilization of Real-Time High Frequency Data Capture in the ICU,” presented by Richard Lion, D.O., M.P.H.