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School of Health Professions Dean David Shelledy, PhD, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, FASAHP, is featured in Episode 20 of the Leadership Podcast produced by the UT Health San Antonio Staff Advisory Council. Listen as he describes his own career path, his love of teaching and playing trumpet, and his thoughts on leadership. “The best leadership style is a flexible leadership style depending on the situation…
Second-year Doctor of Occupational Therapy student Kathryn Hiles has won the Charles Christiansen and Beth Jones Endowed Scholarship from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation. “These are extremely competitive awards, and it is truly testament to Kathryn's impactful leadership and contributions to the program, university and community to be selected as a 2023 recipient,” said Department…, Q: What does this scholarship mean for you? , A:, I am incredibly honored to have been selected for this award. This specific scholarship is meaningful to me because of its emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. It is an honor to be able to advocate for cultural humility in the OT profession and beyond. This award enables me to dedicate my time and energy to my education, especially as I transition into my level two fieldwork experiences. , Q: Why did you choose OT? , A:, I have always had a passion for working with others, but over time I came to realize that the motivation behind my passion is simply to remind others that they are capable and important. An OT incorporates this passion by helping their clients achieve the highest level of independence possible, given their circumstances and environment. As an occupational therapist, I will be in the unique…, Q: What are your plans after graduation? , A:, I am not entirely sure what setting I plan to work in after graduation. Right now, my interests are in acute care and assistive technology. I am blessed to be in a profession that has so many settings and specialties that excite me. I am eager to start my clinical rotations so that I can refine my interests and see where I can make the biggest impact. Watch Hiles describe her experience in the…
School of Health Professions students traveled overseas during spring break to learn about health professions education and professional practice in Colombia and India. Three students from UT Health San Antonio, including two from the School of Health Professions and one from the School of Nursing, traveled to Bogota, Colombia, in March. They were accompanied by Division of Respiratory Care…
For Doctor of Occupational Therapy student Elise Gray, being inducted into the Alpha Eta Society with 37 other students represents the value of teamwork among the health professions. “The induction ceremony signifies not just our individual accomplishments but also our commitment to the interdisciplinary teamwork that is at the heart of optimal patient care,” Gray said. Alpha Eta members…, Medical Laboratory Sciences, : Karina Chapa, Michael Flores, Stephanie Molina Maldonado and Beverly Nystrom., Occupational Therapy, : Caitlyn Cottrell, Chloe Freeland, Zachary Freeman, Samantha Gonzalez, Elise Gray, Kathryn Hiles, Kristen McKenzie and Emily Tate., Physical Therapy, : Dustin Brewer, JoAnthony Cabello, Ayub Jamshaid, Julie Kiser, Ashlyn Koslovsky, Gabriela Ruiz Lopez, Kirby Thames, Logan Voss and Amy Waldschmidt., Respiratory Care, : Karen Diaz, Mario Garcia Cruz, Samantha Burns, Rebecca Chen, Bethany Clemons, Vanessa Gonzalez, Samantha Garza, Kaleigh McClure, Sandra Quintero and Reyna Vizcaino., Speech-Language Pathology, : Stephanie Broussard, Lillian Endy, Jena Hermes, Abigail Johnson, Lindsay McLain, Rylan Ponthier and Sarah Thomas. Physical Therapy Assistant Professor Gustavo Almeida, PhD, PT, also was inducted as a faculty member of the society.
The School of Health Professions held its first-ever career fair on April 27, bringing dozens of employers to campus to meet with students. The school’s graduates are sought after by employers, said Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs David Henzi, EdD, FASAHP. “The School of Health Professions educates a student population which is in high demand from local hospital and clinical…
Celebrated on campus in late April, the 48 th Medical Laboratory Professionals Week included a microscope scavenger hunt and other fun and games intended to raise awareness of a profession that isn’t as well known as other health professions. Four teams of medical laboratory sciences students ran through their clinical laboratory paces at top speed while competing in a game inspired by the…
Students in the Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2025 slipped on their white coats in a ceremony symbolizing their transition from classroom learning to clinical rotations. The ceremony, held May 15, featured comments from School of Health Professions Dean David Shelledy, PhD, RRT, FAARC, FASAHP, and Associate Program Director and Associate Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant…
Communication Sciences and Disorders Assistant Professor Rocio Norman, PhD, CCC-SLP, received the 2023 School of Health Professions Spectrum Award. The annual Spectrum Award recognizes one faculty member for all-around excellence and exceptional contributions in teaching, research and service. Receiving the award has confirmed her journey as a researcher and educator, Norman said. “As an early-…
Department of Occupational Therapy Chair and Professor Bridgett Piernik-Yoder, PhD, OTR , has been elected president-elect of The University of Texas Kenneth I. Shine Academy of Health Science Education. Piernik-Yoder, who served as chair of the academy’s education committee for the past two years, will begin her two-year term in March 2024. The academy’s purpose “is to promote excellence in…
With the continued goal of helping people with aphasia improve their ability to communicate while forming important social connections, the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders hosted its third annual summer aphasia program in June and July. An estimated 2 million people in the United States live with aphasia, a communication disorder that affects a person’s ability to understand…