Orthopedic surgery has the smallest proportion of female physicians among any medical specialty. Women account for only 7 percent of orthopedic surgeons with approximately 14 percent of orthopedic residents, but a shift is slowly occurring within the field.
As the academic year roars to life, Baylor College of Medicine’s School of Health Professions is now led by Dr. Todd A. Reinhart, who started his new role as dean in July. He will oversee the School’s four programs: Physician Assistant, Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia, Orthotics and Prosthetics and Genetic Counseling.
In early August, an orientation was held to welcome Baylor College of Medicine’s newly elected 2025 Term Faculty Senators. The Faculty Senate represents the interests of Baylor faculty across all departments, centers, affiliates and schools.
International crises require global help and support, and Baylor College of Medicine is working to provide aid where it can.
The Division of Thoracic Surgery in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery recently was renamed the David J. Sugarbaker Division in Thoracic Surgery, making it the first named division in the department.
Dr. Avinash Ketwaroo grew up in Jamaica and knows that the country needs more advanced gastrointestinal care options.
After several COVID-related delays, Houston medical institutions piloted an Interprofessional Elder Abuse and Mistreatment Simulation in mid-June, bringing together more than 190 students from five different professions to learn best practices for a vulnerable community.
“Why don’t we do something fun?”
The next generation of scientists and medical professionals will be ready to tackle the problems of tomorrow thanks to Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Educational Outreach 2022 Camp Med and Eagle Camp.
On June 24, Baylor College of Medicine employees spent the afternoon volunteering at the Law Harrington Senior Living Center, an LGBTQ-affirming senior living center, located in the heart of Houston’s Third Ward.
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