Four Epidemiology Faculty Selected for Health Educators Fellowship Program

The Health Educators Fellowship Program (HEFP) is an 18-month certificate program that strengthens teaching skills and supports UTHealth Houston’s educational mission. Offered every other year, HEFP brings together faculty from six UTHealth Houston schools and MD Anderson Cancer Center to foster collaboration and innovation in health professions education. Fellows participate in interactive workshops, scholarly projects, and peer learning to develop into leaders in health education.

Congratulations to the following Department of Epidemiology faculty selected for the 2026–2027 HEFP cohort:

Audrey Choh, PhD, Assistant Professor, Brownsville Campus

Heather T. Essigmann, PhD, Assistant Professor, Houston Campus

Elena Feofanova, PhD, Assistant Professor, Houston Campus

Jenil Patel, PhD, Assistant Professor, Dallas Campus

Their participation reflects a commitment to advancing educational excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration. Through this program, these faculty members will develop strategies to enhance student learning and contribute to the broader mission of preparing future public health professionals.