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May 6, 2025

UH Health Family Care Center earns FQHC Look-Alike designation | Houston Daily

The UH Health Family Care Center, an on-campus clinic at the University of Houston, has received a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike designation from the Health Resources and Services Administration. This recognition marks a significant achievement for the center, which provides primary care and mental health services to the university and surrounding communities.

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July 8, 2026

SHERP: Research With Real-World Impact

The Summer Health Education Research Program (SHERP), hosted by the Humana Integrated Health System Sciences Institute, is preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders by giving students hands-on experience tackling real-world population health challenges through research, collaboration and innovation.

November 13, 2025

Healing Beyond Borders

Inside the gleaming halls of the University of Houston’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, future physicians are on the cutting edge of technology and innovation — every tool, from digital anatomy tables to virtual surgery modules, is designed to prepare them for the rapidly evolving world of modern medicine.

October 23, 2025

UH Health Family Care Center Supports Students’ Success

As the new school year approached, the UH Health Family Care Center, partnering with Boynton Chapel Methodist Church, opened its doors and heart to the community with its Back-to-School Block Party. The event offered families more than just school supplies; it provided a day of fun, connection, and vital health resources in one of Houston’s underserved neighborhoods.

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July 28, 2026

From Houston to Swansea, Medical Student Gains Global Perspective Through Research Exchange

International collaboration is helping prepare the next generation of physicians at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. Through a partnership with Swansea University in Wales, medical students have the opportunity to participate in a research exchange that combines scientific discovery, innovative medical education and cross-cultural learning. While conducting research alongside Swansea faculty and students, participants strengthen their communication and critical thinking skills, gain exposure to new educational approaches and return to Houston with experiences that enhance both their medical training and professional development.

July 8, 2026

SHERP: Research With Real-World Impact

The Summer Health Education Research Program (SHERP), hosted by the Humana Integrated Health System Sciences Institute, is preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders by giving students hands-on experience tackling real-world population health challenges through research, collaboration and innovation.

March 13, 2026

Innovation on Display at Medical Student Research Day

The Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine celebrated a major milestone this August with its second annual Student Research Day, an event designed to highlight the innovation, dedication and curiosity of the college’s future physicians. Thirty-eight medical students presented original research spanning the biomedical, clinical, and public health sciences, sharing discoveries that reflect the college’s mission-driven approach to advancing health and improving care for communities.

November 13, 2025

Healing Beyond Borders

Inside the gleaming halls of the University of Houston’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, future physicians are on the cutting edge of technology and innovation — every tool, from digital anatomy tables to virtual surgery modules, is designed to prepare them for the rapidly evolving world of modern medicine.

October 23, 2025

UH Health Family Care Center Supports Students’ Success

As the new school year approached, the UH Health Family Care Center, partnering with Boynton Chapel Methodist Church, opened its doors and heart to the community with its Back-to-School Block Party. The event offered families more than just school supplies; it provided a day of fun, connection, and vital health resources in one of Houston’s underserved neighborhoods.

October 8, 2025

Support and Belonging Through Learning Communities

At the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, the rigor of medical school is met with a unique antidote: learning communities. These groups of students, supported by faculty mentors, provide academic, social, and emotional connection throughout the program. What begins as a shared space often grows into something much deeper, a source of friendship, mentorship and resilience.

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