Workshops, Symposiums and Conferences
The Department of Surgery hosts a variety of events throughout the year featuring speakers from the Texas Medical center and around the country on topics and innovations in the area of surgery.
Upcoming Events
Essential Surgery Skills Course
Aug. 18-22, 2025
The course provides a six-day skills conference leading to certification in Tropical Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology. Physicians train to provide emergent surgical care in low surgeon-density, humanitarian and disaster contexts. They also network and collaborate with physicians dedicated to improving access to surgical and anesthetic services worldwide.
Research Day
2026, TBA
This annual symposium highlights the academic achievements of the trainees in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery.
Advances in Critical Care
Fall 2026
This annual Advances in Critical Care conference features speakers from the Texas Medical Center and around the country from all aspects of critical care.
Current Trends in Aortic and Cardiovascular Therapy
TBA
We have secured the commitments of world-class experts in their fields, who will come together in Houston, Texas, during our two-day conference.
Symposium on Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
TBA
The Symposium on Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome a one-day course of lectures and interactive panel discussions providing learners with the current state of metabolic syndrome as a disease of epidemic proportions and current understanding of causes and available treatments that help reverse the disease.
