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First-year Doctor of Physical Therapy student Daniel Laereman plans to help fellow military veterans and active duty personnel rehabilitate from their injuries. “My goal is to get back into the military as a commissioned officer for physical therapy,” Laereman said. “I have met a lot of former Marines and Air Force and Army personnel who get injured in different ways. I want to help them…
The School of Health Professions in January welcomed Nicholas Dudley, the new associate dean for administrative affairs. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Dudley most recently served as program manager of the South Texas Comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Center at UT Health San Antonio, directing the program’s administrative, financial, compliance and regulatory affairs. Earlier in his career, he…
All members of the community are invited to a health fair that will be hosted on April 1 by UT Health San Antonio’s School of Health Professions. The health fair will provide an opportunity for people to undergo a variety of screening tests and receive important health information, said event organizer Terri Murphy-Sanchez, MS, MLS: CSMLS, ASCP CM , assistant professor and program director in…, The health fair will be held on Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Bob Ross Senior Center at 2219 Babcock Road in San Antonio., Murphy-Sanchez said the goal is to make the health fair an annual event to provide necessary screenings to the public for people who may not have access to annual preventative medicine. “Our role is to educate our students,” she said. “The students will learn how to apply these learned, program-specific techniques and how to implement that knowledge to better assist our community. It reminds the…
The director of the new Master of Science in Imaging Sciences program is one of 19 participants from across the country chosen for the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) 2023 Leadership Development Program. Laura P. Vasquez, PhD, MS, RVT, RT, MRSO , said ASAHP’s Leadership Development Program aligns with her values and mission to expand interprofessional collaboration,…
Physician assistant studies students provided health screenings to attendees of a March 25 open house at The University of Texas Education and Research Center at Laredo. Students performed Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure and glucose screenings, said Leticia Bland, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C, assistant professor/clinical and admissions chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies . “The…
First-year students on the School of Health Professions Presidents Council attended a new program designed to help them develop leadership and communication skills that will apply during their time at UT Health San Antonio and beyond. The program was presented by Giovannie Hoff, learning and leadership development superviser in the Office of Human Resources at UT Health Antonio. The group met…
Students and faculty of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders participated in the 67 th Annual Convention and Exhibition of the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA), held in Austin in late February. As vice president of education and scientific affairs on TSHA’s executive board, Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor Angela Kennedy, SLP-D, CCC-SLP,…
The 47 students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2024 received their white coats on April 7 in a ceremony representing their move from classroom learning to the clinical phase of the program. “It’s a symbol of your dedication to the profession, service and the provision of the best possible patient care,” David Henzi, EdD, associate dean of academic and student affairs for the School…
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…