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Today was the day! Members of the @utmb_jssom of 2026 gathered in Levin Hall on the UTMB Galveston Campus to learn their fates during this year's Match Day celebration this morning. See where they matched and class Match Day stats at utmb.us/6kj #utmbmatch2026

Congratulations to the John Sealy School of Medicine (@utmb_jssom) students on Match Day! 🎉

Today we celebrate you and all you’ve accomplished. Your journey is just beginning and the future of medicine is brighter because of you.

#TBT The countdown is almost over as we get ready for the 2026 @utmb_jssom Match Day tomorrow at Levin Hall. Festivities kick off at 9 AM, followed by letter opening at 11 AM. We cannot wait to celebrate with you all! 🎉 utmb.us/6kj

Spring allergies can hit hard—and OTC meds don’t always cut it. If you’ve been referred to an allergy specialist, you might be wondering what that first appointment will be like. We've put together some information to help you prepare. utmb.us/ffc

UTMB & @utmb_jssom are excited to announce a new dual MD/MBA program with @UTexasMcCombs, strengthening the pathway for future physician‑leaders in Houston and Galveston. Read the full announcement: utmb.us/ff6

Congratulations to Dr. Brent Masel, recipient of the NABIS Legends Award, honoring a lifetime of impact in traumatic brain injury and research. His work has shaped treatment approaches worldwide and leaves a lasting legacy at UTMB Health. Read more: utmb.us/feq

The Office of Life Support Education and Training @utmbhealth earned the inaugural American Heart Association (@American_Heart) All-Star Award for CPR training excellence. Training up to 3,500 annually and expanding access, the team is helping save lives. utmb.us/feu

In the NICU, where babies are surrounded by the sounds of monitors and machines, the soothing voice of a story can make a difference. The UTMB NICU Literacy Program brings volunteers to read to the smallest patients. Learn more: utmb.us/fen

Dr. Vineet Gupta PhD, FASN (@gupta__vineet), Vice President of @UTMBinnovations @utmbhealth, was recently on @BeckersHR podcast to discuss innovation as our fourth pillar alongside clinical care, research, and education. 🎧Listen in below.

UTMB researchers contributed to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal @PNASNews exploring why U.S. life expectancy, after rising for more than a century, has leveled off while other high-income countries continue to see gains. Learn more: utmb.us/fdn

We are thrilled that UTMB's Office of Life Support Education and Training, a part of our Health Education Center, has received the American Heart Association (AHA) All-Star Recognition Award - recognizing excellence among AHA Training Centers. Read more: utmb.edu/facultyaffairs…

Community leaders and residents gathered last week to discuss how the Blue Zones initiative could support a healthier future for Galveston. Remarks from @BlueZones Dan Buettner Jr. and Lisle Wescott, with a panel led by Dr. Jochen Reiser @UTMBPresident. utmb.us/fdk

That Monday after the spring daylight saving time change can feel rough. Losing just one hour can throw off your body’s internal clock and leave you feeling out of sync. Dr. Samuel Mathis shares tips to help your body adjust and get back on track. utmb.us/fcb

Daylight saving time will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8th. ☀️ Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour. ⏰ #SpringForward #DaylightSaving

In honor of Obesity Week, Dr. Sarah Samreen and Dr. Andrea Stark with @utmbhealth talk through common questions about obesity treatments, share helpful insights, and help clear up common misconceptions about weight loss. utmb.us/fcl

UTMB Health earned the HeartFlow CT Quality Award from @HeartFlow for Q4 2025, placing our coronary CT program in the top 12% globally. The recognition highlights exceptional accuracy in detecting coronary artery disease through coronary CT imaging. 🔗: utmb.us/fca

This evening marked an exciting step forward for Galveston. Community leaders and residents came together for the Blue Zones Project event to learn how this initiative could help shape a healthier future for our city. We appreciated hearing from @BlueZones Dan Buettner Jr., Chief Development Officer and Lisle Wescott, SVP of Transformation along with a panel of leaders representing key pillars of our community. Their insight and commitment make this work even more meaningful. Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation. The energy in the room made it clear that Galveston is ready for what’s ahead.

Volunteers are a vital part of patient experience at @utmbhealth, from greeting patients, assisting families & supporting teams across our hospitals. They help create a welcoming & supportive space for those we serve. Interested in volunteering? Visit: utmb.us/fbz

The UTMB Health Family Medicine Pharmacy Team received a Clinical Pearl Award from @NAPCRG for advancing diabetes care. Their team-based pharmacy model has led to measurable improvements in A1c levels & stronger diabetes control for patients. Learn more: utmb.us/fb9

In one @utmbhealth patient experiencing a decline in functional capacity, an FDA-cleared AI platform detected severe coronary artery disease before a major cardiac event. @docHJ shares how early detection led to a lifesaving intervention: utmb.us/fbs