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Physical Therapy students hold Senior Health Fair
Seniors living near the District 2 Senior 厙惇勛圖 Center on South W.W. White in San Antonio were treated to health screenings and more April 27 by Department of Physical Therapy III students who will graduate in May.
The annual Health Fair is both a community service and course activity for DPT III students. The Health Fair featured screening for fall risk and cognition, and booths with information about nutrition, home safety, emergency preparedness and other topics. Attendance was larger than in previous years, with 85 seniors participating.
Students receive award at annual 厙惇勛圖 Service Learning Conference
Occupational therapy, dental and medical students took home to the Peoples Choice Award for their poster presentation during the Center for Medical Humanities & Ethics 9th Annual 厙惇勛圖 Service Learning (CSL) Conference on April 2, 2016. This years theme was Healing Begins Upstream.
Gardner, Shriver receive 2016 Presidential Awards
By Joe Michael Feist
Linked by what President William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP, called a common desire for excellence, 20 members of the faculty and staff were honored March 22 with Presidential Awards from the 厙惇勛圖 Science Center San Antonio. Faculty and staff are recognized for excellence in teaching, research, clinic and service. The winners were acknowledged with a congratulatory Senate Proclamation from the State of Texas by state Sen. Jose Menendez of San Antonio as well as a monetary gift.
The School of Health Professions winners are:
School of Health Professions attains national rankings
Article via the Health Science Center
The School of Health Professions achieved a national ranking of three of its graduate health programs in U.S. News & World Reports Best Grad Schools for 2016.
SHP students raise funds for breast cancer research, education
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio students raised $750 during the 2nd annual School of Health Professions (SHP) powder puff football game to benefit breast cancer research, educational programs and patient support through Susan G. Komen San Antonio.
Quillin named Educator of the Year by physician assistants academy
Barbara Quillin, M.P.A.S., program director for the Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program in the School of Health Professions, has been named Educator of the Year by the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants. The award was presented at the TAPA Primary Care Conference at the Westin Galleria Hotel in Houston on Feb. 20.
Faculty member receives national EMS award
Craig Manifold, D.O., clinical assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, received a major award for his efforts in leading emergency management services nationwide.
Dr. Manifold received the Michael Copass Leadership Award at the Major Metropolitan Medical Directors Gathering of Eagles Conference. He is chair of the National EMS Committee, American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and board member of the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT).
Physician Assistant students participate in annual TAAHP conference
The University of Texas Health Science Center hosted the Texas Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (TAAHP) annual meeting on February 3-6, 2016. During the conference, Health Science Center faculty and students provided updates and insights into academic programs. Advisors also toured the campus, labs and classrooms.
Respiratory Care faculty honored as fellows by national associations
Two faculty members from the Department of Respiratory Care at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have been recognized for their dedication, leadership and excellence in respiratory therapy by two national associations.
2015 Research Retreat
By Rosanne Fohn
David C. Shelledy, Ph.D., dean of the School of Health Professions, hosted the 2015 Research Retreat for School of Health Professions faculty and staff on December 16 at the Omni San Antonio.
Highlights included talks by Health Science Center leaders on various aspects of research.
PA students provide free vision screenings to community
In collaboration with the Lions Sight Research Foundation, students from the Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program the 厙惇勛圖 Science Center San Antonio helped provide free vision screenings to those in medically underserved communities.
OT faculty recognized by Texas Occupational Therapy Association
Four faculty members from the Department of Occupational Therapy at the 厙惇勛圖 Science Center San Antonio were recognized for their dedication to teaching, clinical practice, patient advocacy and community service by the Texas Occupation Therapy Association (TOTA). Faculty members received their awards during the TOTA Mountain Central Conference on November 6-8, 2015 in Richardson, Texas.
2015 Academic Educator of the Year: Ricky Joseph, Ph.D., OTR
Acosta, Ortega featured on KLUP Radio Show Caregiver SOS
Martha Acosta, Ph.D., assistant professor and specialist in geriatric physical therapy and Catherine Ortega, Ed.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Physical Therapy were on KLUP 760 AM radios Caregiver SOS program to discuss the benefits of physical therapy for seniors.
National Allied Health Professions Week Student Spotlights
In honor or National Allied Health Professions Week, we would like to recognize all of our outstanding students for pursuing their dreams of making lives better through their chosen allied health career. Here are a few of our students and why they chose their field of study:
OT department co-hosts mobility workshop for children with disabilities
厙惇勛圖 Department of Occupational Therapy was proud to partner with (CRIT USA) on the first Go Baby Go workshop in San Antonio on October 17, 2015.
National Allied Health Professions Week is November 2-6
Allied health professionals have a critical role in our health care system and provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to millions. National Allied Health Professions Week is November 2-6 and honors the nearly 7 million allied health professionals who make a significant impact on our health care system.
PA program graduates earn 100 percent pass rate on national exam
Graduates of the Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program at the 厙惇勛圖 Science Center at San Antonio School of Health Professions have earned 100 percent first-time pass rate on the National Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
October is PT Month
October is National Physical Therapy Month and the Department of Physical Therapy continues to educate students and celebrate a thriving and growing profession!
School of Health Professions hosts conference on innovations in health professions education
Allied health educators from across Texas gathered at the 厙惇勛圖 Science Center at San Antonio on September 24-25 for the 38th annual (TSAHP) Conference hosted by the School of Health Professions. The theme of the conference was Innovations and Best Practices in Health Professions Education.
Chairman named for physician assistant program
Paul B. Allen Sr., D.Sc., PA-C, has joined the Health Science Center as chair of the .
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