The Covenant Heart Institute Michael E. DeBakey, M.D., Distinguished Lectureship Series is an annual series of lectures presented at Covenant that features a renowned physician or surgeon. The event brings awareness to heart disease and information on the latest advances in cardiac care. Proceeds from the event benefit Covenant Heart Institute. For information, call (806) 725-6020.

The 5th Annual Covenant Heart Institute Michael E. DeBakey, M.D. Distinguished Lectureship Series feature presentation "The DeBakey Era: Impact on Cardiovascular Care in the Future" by Edward B. Diethrich, M.D.

The 4th Annual Covenant Heart Institute Michael E. DeBakey, M.D. Distinguished Lectureship Series feature presentation " Spinoffs from the Development of Cardiovascular Surgery " by John L. Ochsner, M.D.

The 3rd Annual Covenant Heart Institute Michael E. DeBakey, M.D. Distinguished Lectureship Series feature presentation " Current Status of Heart Transplantation and Medical Assist Devices " by George P. Noon, M.D.

The 2nd Annual Covenant Heart Institute Michael E. DeBakey, M.D. Distinguished Lectureship Series feature presentation: " A History of Cardiopulmoary Bypass: 'Friend or Foe'? " by O. Wayne Isom, M.D.

The Inaugural Covenant Heart Institute Michael E. DeBakey, M.D., Distinguished Lectureship Series feature presentation:  " Ventricular Assistance for the Failing Heart " by Michael E. DeBakey, M.D.