Michael Coburn, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Professor and Russell and Mary Hugh Scott Chair in Urology
(713) 798-4001Positions
- Professor and Russell and Mary Hugh Scott Chair in Urology
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Urology
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Houston, TX, US
Program Director
Addresses
- logo Medical Center (Clinic)
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7200 Cambridge, Suite 10B
Houston, TX, 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 798-4001
Education
- BA from Cornell University
- 01/1978 - Ithaca, New York, United States
- MD from New York University School Of Medicine
- 01/1982 - New York, New York, United States
- Internship at logo
- 06/1983 - Houston, Texas, United States
- Residency at logo College Of Medicine
- 06/1988 - Houston, Texas, United States
- Urology
- Fellowship at logo College Of Medicine
- 06/1990 - Houston, Texas, United States
- Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery
Certifications
- Board Certified
- American Board of Urology
Honors & Awards
- Dean of Medical Education’s Service Award in Appreciation for Outstanding Dedication and Service to the Educational Mission in Faculty Development
- logo (02/2008)
- Fulbright & Jaworski LLP Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching and Evaluation
- logo (01/2008)
- Barbara and Corbin J. Robertson Jr. Presidential Award for Excellence in Education
- logo (01/2007)
- Fulbright & Jaworski LLP Faculty Excellence Award for Educational Leadership
- logo (06/2006)
- Fulbright & Jaworski LLP Faculty Excellence Award for Development of Enduring Educational Materials
- logo (06/2006)
- Master Teacher
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Professional Interests
- Urologic Trauma; Genital and Urethral Reconstruction; Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery
Professional Statement
Michael Coburn, M.D., F.A.C.S., is Professor and Chair of the Scott Department of Urology and holds the Russell and Mary Hugh Scott Chair in Urology at logo. A graduate of Cornell University, he earned his medical degree with Honors from the New York University School of Medicine in 1982. He completed both his urology residency and fellowship training at logo, serving as an American Foundation for Urologic Disease Scholar during his fellowship. When appointed as logo Urology Department Chair, he completed the executive development program, “Leading Academic Medical Departments”, at the University of Texas School of Public Health.
Dr. Coburn served as Chief of Urology at Ben Taub Hospital from 1990 until 2012, focusing his clinical and research interests in the areas of urologic trauma, genital and urethral reconstructive surgery, and sexual and reproductive dysfunction. Throughout his career, he has been deeply committed to medical education, serving as logo's Urology Residency Program Director, Chair of the GME Committee at logo, and as Chair of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Residency Review Committee for Urology. In addition to his current role as Urology Department Chair, he serves as Vice President of Education at logo St. Luke’s Medical Center.
A recognized leader in the field of urology and urological trauma, Dr. Coburn has served on the Board of Governors of the American College of Surgeons and on the Executive Committee of its Committee on Trauma. He is a Past President of the Society of Genito-Urinary Reconstructive Surgeons, the major professional organization in his subspecialty. He currently serves as Chair of the logo Medicine Nominating and Bylaws Committee. He has received numerous honors for his contributions to education and patient care, including the Robertson Presidential Educator Award, logo's highest recognition for lifetime achievement in educational leadership.
Dr. Coburn served as Chief of Urology at Ben Taub Hospital from 1990 until 2012, focusing his clinical and research interests in the areas of urologic trauma, genital and urethral reconstructive surgery, and sexual and reproductive dysfunction. Throughout his career, he has been deeply committed to medical education, serving as logo's Urology Residency Program Director, Chair of the GME Committee at logo, and as Chair of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Residency Review Committee for Urology. In addition to his current role as Urology Department Chair, he serves as Vice President of Education at logo St. Luke’s Medical Center.
A recognized leader in the field of urology and urological trauma, Dr. Coburn has served on the Board of Governors of the American College of Surgeons and on the Executive Committee of its Committee on Trauma. He is a Past President of the Society of Genito-Urinary Reconstructive Surgeons, the major professional organization in his subspecialty. He currently serves as Chair of the logo Medicine Nominating and Bylaws Committee. He has received numerous honors for his contributions to education and patient care, including the Robertson Presidential Educator Award, logo's highest recognition for lifetime achievement in educational leadership.
Selected Publications
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Searle NS, Teal CR, Richards BF, Friedland JA, Weigel NL, Hernandez RA, Lomax JW, Coburn M, Nelson EA. " " Acad Med. 2012 Jul ; 87 (7) : 870-6.
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Jian PY, Godoy G, Coburn M, Lynch G, Ro JY, Zhai QJ, Nishino M, Lerner SP. " " Can Urol Assoc J. 2012 Apr ; 6 (2) : E77-80.
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DaRosa DA, Skeff K, Friedland JA, Coburn M, Cox S, Pollart S, O'connell M, Smith S. " " Acad Med. 2011 Apr ; 86 (4) : 453-9.
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Smith CP, Sorrells A, Coburn M. " " J Spec Oper Med. 2010 ; 10 (3) : 36-40.
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Memberships
- American Society of Reproductive Medicine
- Member
- American Society of Andrology
- Member
- Society for Basic Urologic Research
- Member
- Harris County Medical Society
- Member
- Texas Medical Association
- Member
- American Medical Association
- Member
- Society for the Study of Male Reproduction
- Charter Member
- American Urological Association
- Member
- South Central Section of the American Urological Association
- Member
- Society of University Urologists Board of Directors
- Member
- American College of Surgeons
- Fellow
- Committee on Trauma, American College of Surgeons
- Member
- Texas Urological Society
- Member
- American Urological Association Abstract Review Team Member – Trauma and Reconstruction
- Member
- Association for Surgical Education
- Member
- Texas Association of Genito-Urinary Surgeons
- Member
- Society of Urology Chairpersons and Program Directors
- Charter Member
- Société International d'Urologie
- Member
- The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
- Member
- American College of Surgeons Board of Governors
- Surgical Specialty Governor
- American Urological Association National Student Curriculum Task Force
- Member
- Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons
- Member
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Residency Review Committee
- Chair (01/2011 - 01/2014)
Skills
- Clinical Interests
- Male infertility and reproductive disorders; urologic trauma; microsurgery; general urology
- Research Interests
- Improved techniques for reconstructive surgery of the genitourinary tract
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