University of Houston at HHH Kingwood Emergency Medicine Residency Program

Get to know a little more about our incoming class with this spotlight of the new members of our resident family. Part 1 of 2

In-person ticket sales close on March 28!!

(you still have time to purchase the virtual option!)

Time is running out! You should register for this year’s Houston Venom Conference, which is going to be held at the Westin hotel in the Texas Medical Center on Saturday, April 11.

Learn all about snakebites, the therapeutic use of venom, arthropod envenomations, and much more.

We’re offering continuing education credit for physicians, nurses, veterinarians, vet techs, EMS professionals, and FAWMs. But you don’t have to be a healthcare professional to attend – there’s something for everyone with an interest in science and nature!!

Learn more and purchase your tickets: LINK IN BIO

Our First New Intern Spotlight:

Dr. Jordan Daniels, DO

Hometown: Rexburg, Idaho

Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine Southern Utah

Favorite Hobbies: I love being outdoors with my family. We love parks, hiking, camping, biking, and swimming. When I get the chance I love to mountain bike and play guitar. On lazy days you will probably catch me and my boys playing Minecraft or super smash together.

What’s something interesting about you: I have a twin sister who is also in healthcare!

If you didn’t choose medicine, which other profession would you have chosen: Probably physics or engineering. I have always been interested in how things work and applying that knowledge to create something that’s functional. Both of those fields focus on that quite heavily.

If you could have any superpower what would it be: Super speed. The Flash has always been my favorite superhero.

Welcome to the program!

Welcome to the UH HCA Kingwood EM Class of 2029 — the future of emergency medicine starts here. We’re proud to welcome a new group of driven, talented physicians ready to train hard, serve boldly, and rise to every challenge. Let’s make it an incredible journey.

We are elated to announce the appointment of our newest EM Chief Residents for the 2026-2027 academic year. We cannot wait to see them flourish.

Dr. Nick Early, MD
Dr. Hayden Petka, MD
Dr. Tori Freeman, DO
Dr. Nate Banet, MD

Please join us in congratulating our new 2026 EM Chiefs! 🎉🚑

Heels, Nails, 10-Blade, Mascara - from chest tubes to difficult airways, these unstoppable women physicians were celebrated this month for all the hard work they do! 🔥💄🔪🩺