Volunteer
Connect with fellow alumni, help shape the future of your alma mater, and guide students who dream of walking a path like the one you have paved.
Your alumni community at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is over 8,800 graduates strong. As you move around the world providing care for patients, uncovering health solutions, or educating the next generation of physicians, you remain an important part of our school, and there are many opportunities for you to be involved.
Connect with fellow alumni, help shape the future of your alma mater, and guide students who dream of walking a path like the one you have paved.
Our school offers many opportunities to stay in touch with former classmates and make new connections. You won't want to miss any of these fun events!
Your fellow alumni are saving and improving lives every day. Read how they are creating a healthier tomorrow.
Support students dedicated to following in your footsteps, advance critical research in your field, or propel outreach initiatives that serve people in our communities.
Many McGovern Medical School graduates are making significant contributions to medical discovery, education, and the prevention and treatment of disease, and the Alumni Association celebrates their accomplishments with the Distinguished Alumnus Awards. More than 40 exceptional alumni have already been recognized.
The Early Career Achievement Award honors alumni who have exhibited excellence and significant career contributions in areas of medical science and education from residency/fellowship through their first 8 years of practice.
If you know of someone whose work should be acknowledged, you can nominate them for these prestigious awards.
No matter when you graduated, you remain an important part of the McGovern Medical School community, and we have many ways for you to stay in touch with your alma mater and other alumni. Through the UTHealth Houston Alumni Community, you can connect with classmates, network with fellow alumni, and stay involved with McGovern Medical School for the latest news and fun events.
Our annual Alumni Weekend is our most popular event, with graduates from near and far returning to campus to reconnect and reminisce. Check out pictures of alumni from our previous events to see your fellow graduates sharing fellowship and fun, and be sure to mark your calendars for the next Alumni Weekend on March 21-22, 2025.
“The scholarship I received as a medical student provided the opportunity to enrich my clinical experience outside of the built-in curriculum. This allowed me to explore various fields more thoroughly and ultimately led me to discover my passion for psychiatry. My future aspirations include gaining international experience and then returning to Texas to contribute meaningfully to the community that shaped me. I hope to be able to mentor and guide the next generation of physicians.”
Joe Angel Espinoza Jr., MD ’21
Psychiatry Resident
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
"I am so fortunate to have received a scholarship from the Alumni Association Competitive Fund throughout medical school. The scholarship funds were immensely valuable in relieving the financial burdens of higher education, especially by making me eligible for in-state tuition as an out-of-state student. This allowed me to concurrently pursue a Master of Public Health, expanding my knowledge of social determinants of health and allowing me to effectively and compassionately care for patients. Because of the scholarship funds I received, I am now achieving my dreams as an OB/GYN in my second year of residency."
Mallory Vial, MD ’22
OB/GYN Resident
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
“Receiving the Hitoshi Nikaidoh, MD, Scholarship was a blessing during my fourth year of medical school. Not only was it encouraging to have an organization show faith in my journey to become a physician but also a charge to continue serving patients with genuine kindness. I was able to focus less on the financial stressors of medical school and devote my attention to being truly present with my patients.”
Andrew Sullivan, MD ’23
Internal Medicine Resident
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
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Contact the Alumni and Volunteer Engagement team to learn more about alumni programs and engagement opportunities.