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A group of Health Science Center students were nominated for a 2016 United Way Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of their commitment to promoting health and wellness in our community. Students from the schools of health professions, medicine and dentistry were nominated for their interprofessional community service learning project, “HELP for Better Health: The Use of Global Attainment…
For the third consecutive year, 100 percent of the graduates from the Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program at the School of Health Professions have passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) at first attempt. The department’s five-year first-time taker pass rate averages at 95 percent in comparison to the national average of 94 percent. “This achievement continues to…
The timing of a job search advice session hosted by the School of Health Professions in October was perfect for third-year occupational therapy student Gayle Tabotabo . “This was a really great opportunity to get that information right before graduating,” said Tabotabo , who is currently in her second field work rotation and will graduate in December. The October 13 event featured guest speaker…
Ivan Dominguez won’t soon forget the pediatric patients with neurological conditions he met while visiting Colombia last month as part of a student cultural exchange trip organized by the School of Health Professions. “It was my first exposure to that,” Dominguez said of the young patients, whose treatment he observed and also assisted with through hands-on activities. “It was very impacting.”…
Jennifer Harris is still deciding on what which specialty she will pursue after she graduates from UT Health San Antonio's physician assistant studies program in December. But, by the time she has to make a choice, her decision will no doubt be guided by plenty of practical experience gained in a wide range of clinical rotations. When Harris discussed her clinical experiences in April, she was…
Paul B. Allen Sr., D.Sc., PA-C, has joined the Health Science Center as chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies . Dr. Allen, a licensed physician assistant, recently retired with 26 years of military service, including combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. His most recent position in the Army included serving as assistant dean for graduate education for the U.S. Army Physician…
By Kate Carlson, Staff Writer, San Antonio Express News Rosalinda Hernandez knows that, one day, her young son could be in a life-or-death situation because of his asthma and she wants to make sure he’s prepared. That’s why she took him to the Asthma Boot Camp on Monday, attended by children ages 7 to 12. “We didn’t know Armando had asthma until he had a really bad episode when he was younger…
Mike Nash knew he wanted to be a physical therapist after he helped his 4-year-old brother relearn how to walk after spending months in a cast healing a broken leg. "My brother and I tried to decide to teach him how to walk again," recalled Nash, a third-year Physical Therapy student. "He did and he got stronger and was able to run and jump and keep up with us after a while." That experience…
Volunteering at mobile health clinics near sugar cane fields in the Dominican Republic taught Dominic Rangel lessons that will serve him throughout his career. One lesson is to be grateful for what he has. The other is to focus. "I think it's important to slow down and focus on one person at a time, because although you are going to have a bunch of patients throughout the day, there is only one…
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Division of Respiratory Care is hosting a virtual symposium Nov. 2–3. Twelve continuing education credits are available at the event, including one hour each on the topics of ethics and human trafficking. Titled “Thriving Together,” the symposium will feature speakers including national and international experts from hospitals,…