McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston invites you to join us and discover the incredible opportunities that await you at McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics.

What to Expect:

• Introduction to Biomedical Informatics: Learn about the fascinating world of biomedical informatics, its role in healthcare, and the myriad career possibilities it offers.
• Program Overview: Explore our comprehensive academic programs, including graduate degrees and certificates, and discover which one aligns with your interests and career goals.
• Admissions Information: Get valuable information about the application process, admission requirements, and scholarships available for prospective students.
• Q&A Session: Bring your questions and get them answered by our admissions team during the interactive Q&A session.

INVITING ALL UTHEALTH HOUSTON STUDENTS! Enjoy FREE crawfish, shrimp, hot dogs, vegetarian options, and beverages at our 15th annual crawfish boil.

UTHealth Houston Student InterCouncil (SIC) and Facilities and Auxiliary Services invites all UTHealth Houston students to the 15th annual Crawfish Boil from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 10, at the courtyard next to the Cooley University Life Center, 7440 Cambridge St., Houston.   

The Crawfish Boil — SIC’s largest event — is a great opportunity to spend time with friends and meet fellow students from all UTHealth Houston schools. Each UTHealth Houston student attending may also invite one guest.

Learn how to peel and eat crawfish while enjoying music, playing games, and meeting peers and SIC representatives. In addition to crawfish, the no-cost event will include shrimp, hot dogs, vegetarian options, and beverages. Students also receive giveaways upon entry.

To attend, present your UTHealth Houston student ID badge and driver’s license at the check-in table. Students are encouraged to take the UTHealth Houston Shuttle to the Cooley Center or park in the East Road parking lot across from UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry. ID badges are required to ride the shuttle. Additionally, only service animals are allowed at the event (HOOP Policy 101).

• Only service animals are allowed at the event (HOOP Policy 101).
• No minors are allowed at the event. Please see the UTHealth Houston HOOP Policy Number: 164 Minors on Campus for more information.
• Photos will be taken at the event for UTHealth Houston promotional use only.

For more information, visit the SIC website.

Hosted by UTHealth Houston Institute on Aging Please join us in welcoming Anne Walling, MD, PhD as she gives a talk on "Improving Advance Care Planning for Patients with Serious Illness".

Anne M. Walling, MD, PhD, is Director of Palliative Care Research for the Department of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Services Research at UCLA, Assistant Medical Director of UCLA Health’s Advance Care Planning initiative and a palliative care physician and PhD-trained health services researcher.

The focus of her research has been on palliative care quality measurement and stakeholder-partnered implementation research with the goal of improving care for patients with serious illness.

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston invites you to join us and discover the incredible opportunities that await you at McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics.

What to Expect:

• Introduction to Biomedical Informatics: Learn about the fascinating world of biomedical informatics, its role in healthcare, and the myriad career possibilities it offers.
• Program Overview: Explore our comprehensive academic programs, including graduate degrees and certificates, and discover which one aligns with your interests and career goals.
• Admissions Information: Get valuable information about the application process, admission requirements, and scholarships available for prospective students.
• Q&A Session: Bring your questions and get them answered by our admissions team during the interactive Q&A session.