"What Killed King Tut? A 3000-Year-Old Mystery Including Exodus from Ancient Egypt" - November 2, 2026

Houston, TX US
November 2, 2026

Eugene V. Boisaubin, MD, FACP

Emeritus Professor of Medicine

Distinguished Teaching Professor of the University of Texas System

McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics

Ethics Consultant NIH Center for Translational Sciences

 

In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available.  

FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Physician (Houston Methodist, MPAQ, ACO PCP) Complimentary
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)$35
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)Complimentary
Allied Health Care Professionals / All OthersComplimentary
Resident / Fellow / Student Complimentary

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.

Learning Objectives

  • Examine how cultural and religious beliefs influenced medical practice in ancient Egypt and compare these influences with contemporary healthcare contexts.
  • Discuss the organization and practice of medicine in ancient Egypt, including the responsibilities and methods employed by Egyptian physicians.
  • Analyze the medical and pathological evidence surrounding Tutankhamun's death and evaluate competing explanations for the findings.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
10/15/2025
Course expires: 
12/02/2026
Event starts: 
11/02/2026 - 12:00pm CST
Event ends: 
11/02/2026 - 1:00pm CST
Cost:
$35.00
Houston Methodist Research Institute
6670 Bertner Avenue
John F. Bookout Auditorium
Houston, TX 77030
United States

LIVESTREAM information will be provided to registered learners. 

“What Killed King Tut? A 3000-Year-Old Mystery Including Exodus from Ancient Egypt”

Eugene V. Boisaubin, MD, FACP

Emeritus Professor of Medicine

Distinguished Teaching Professor of the University of Texas System

McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics

Ethics Consultant NIH Center for Translational Sciences

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$35.00
Please login or register to take this course.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

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  • STEP 2 - Once enrolled, click the link of the activity format for which you enrolled (the Status should say "In progress") and then click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.

FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Physician (Houston Methodist, MPAQ, ACO PCP) Complimentary
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)$35
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)Complimentary
Allied Health Care Professionals / All OthersComplimentary
Resident / Fellow / Student Complimentary

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.