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Empathetic Calls Improve Diabetes Control in Low-Income Adults, Study Shows  »

A Dell Med study, in collaboration with Lone Star Circle of Care, has found that empathetic phone calls made by nonmedical community members led to significant improvements in blood sugar control for low-income adults with diabetes. The findings suggest this approach could provide a simple, cost-effective model for managing chronic conditions.

Robin Reister: Training Tomorrow’s Primary Care Physicians »

Robin Reister, internal medicine residency primary care track program director, is dedicated to inspiring aspiring physicians to embrace primary care, emphasizing the importance of building enduring patient relationships and advocating for comprehensive health solutions.

Kevin Kumar: Beyond Surgery, Innovating Care for Pediatric Neurological Disorders »

Kevin Kumar is leveraging a range of research expertise at UT to translate discovery to the operating room — and forging new paths to recovery for some of Austin’s youngest, most medically complex patients.

Paint Me a Picture: AI’s Place in the Pediatric ED »

In the pediatric emergency department, fellow Niharika Goparaju, M.D., MPH is using artificial intelligence to bridge communication gaps and clarify medical procedures for young patients and their parents.

New Lung Cancer Screening Model Removes Barriers for Central Texas’ Most Vulnerable »

A new lung cancer screening initiative led by Dell Med and CommUnityCare Health Centers has made significant strides in overcoming barriers to care for low-income, uninsured and minority populations in Central Texas.

Lessons From the Bedside: Dell Med Students’ First Clinical Takeaways »

As part of Dell Medical School’s Leading EDGE curriculum, preclinical work is accelerated, and students begin clinical rotations in Year 2. We spoke with four students who looked back on the highs and lows of their first clinical experiences.

Dell Med Seniors Inducted Into Honor Medical Society »

This fall, eight Dell Med seniors were selected for induction into the school’s chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Dell Med Grad Debt Among the Lowest in the US »

Debt for graduates of Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin was half the national average, a 2025 report shows.

Shaping AI’s Place in Radiology  »

Diagnostic imaging is undergoing a transformation with the advent of artificial intelligence. Dell Med diagnostic radiology residents are leading the way.

What AI Can Tell You About Your Knee Surgery  »

Artificial intelligence-informed tools at UT Health Austin are providing patients and surgeons with highly personalized recommendations for treatment options and their likely outcomes.

Enlisting AI in the Race Against the Clock »

A unique, local partnership — powered by machine learning algorithms — holds the key to optimizing the way stroke patients are transported to care facilities.

So Long, Summer Camp: UT Premed Students Reflect on Pathways to Medicine  »

Dell Medical School’s pathway programs offer middle and high school students early exposure to medicine, and the experience is opening doors for thousands of future health professionals across Central Texas.

Dell Med Grads Reflect: The Impact of Medical Education on Residency Preparedness »

Hear from former students as they reflect on their Dell Med experience and how it equipped them for success in residency and beyond.

Drug Trial for Rare Fetal Blood Disease Shows Promise for Less Invasive Approach »

Dell Med maternal fetal medicine specialist Kenneth Moise, M.D, is leading a study into nipocalimab, a new investigational drug that’s showing promise in treating a rare blood disease in babies. It could help prevent anemia and cut down on the need for blood transfusions during pregnancy, making treatment safer and easier.

Not Our First Rodeo: 11 UT Health Innovation Teams To Watch »

The Texas Health Catalyst Roundup and Rodeo presented finalist teams of UT collaborators who participated in the latest Texas Health Catalyst application cycle.

121 Dell Med Physicians Graduate From Residency & Fellowship  »

Following residency and fellowship graduations, 121 Dell Med and Ascension Seton trainees are off to the next step in their medical careers.

With State Funding, UT Team Will Design National Training in Alzheimer’s Care »

Faculty and learners from all health professions across the U.S. will soon have access to an innovative curriculum addressing best practices in caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Alex Saucedo: Bridging a Research Gap to Safeguard High-Risk Pregnancies »

Alex Saucedo is filling the gaps in available research for pregnant patients requiring complex care, paving the way for safer deliveries and better care for high-risk pregnancies.

Arbel Harpak: Pursuing the Next Frontier in Genetics »

Supported by a Pew scholarship, Harpak’s lab will pursue new directions for understanding how biological sex matters in genetics and evolution.

Cutting to the Core: Student-Led Research Informs Surgery Best Practices »

Meet three Dell Med students who, mentored by leading Austin surgeons, are making an impact in improving access and quality for surgical procedures, locally and beyond.