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Faculty member receives national EMS award
By Joe Michael Feist
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 UT Health 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 UT Health 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 radio’s “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
UT Health San Antonio Department of Occupational Therapy was proud to partner with Children's Rehabilitation Institute of Teleton USA (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 UT Health 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 UT Health Science Center at San Antonio on September 24-25 for the 38th annual Texas Society of Allied Health Professionals (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 Department of Physician Assistant Studies.
Respiratory Care program, Asthma2Art, featured in Mission magazine
Through the program Asthma2Art, Mary Kay Hart, M.S., is helping school-aged children with asthma learn about their symptoms through artistic expression and education. “I am a registered respiratory therapist certified in asthma education and I’m an artist.
Physical Therapy program alumnae featured in Mission magazine
Health Science Center alumnae, Tracey Fontenot ’96, and Kacey Wernli ’94, were featured in the latest issue of Mission magazine in an article that highlighted their organization, Kinetic Kids. Kinetic Kids is a nonprofit organization that offers sports and recreation activities for children with disabilities and special needs. Kinetic Kids offers 106 sports and recreation programs like swimming, music, wheelchair tennis, gymnastics, music and cheerleading to over 1,800 children in our community.
Department of Respiratory Care receives national award
The Department of Respiratory Care at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio was recognized last month for being among the top 10 percent of respiratory care programs in the United States.
Department Chair Donna "De De" Gardner, M.S.H.P., RRT, FAARC, accepted the 2013 Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapy Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) at its reception preceding the 2014 American Association of Respiratory Care Summer Forum at Marco Island, Fla.
LEAP program to launch its first graduate
By Kate Hunger
Eduardo Siller is fascinated by the detective element of his chosen profession.
“There are so many areas that you play a part in,” said Siller, who is completing his graduation requirements for a Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) this summer. “You don’t see the patients but you get different clues what’s going on with them. Trying to figure out what’s wrong — that’s really interesting to me.”
Faculty member elected to PT educators board
Michael A. Geelhoed, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, associate professor and director of clinical education for the Department of Physical Therapy, was elected to the National Consortium of Clinical Educators Board of Directors as Academic Director-at-Large. The position will take effect at the Education Leadership Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, on Oct. 7, 2016.
Dr. Geelhoed has presented on PT clinical education to national and regional audiences, and is an author of the Texas Consortium’s CI Certification course.
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