Splash Page Summer 2016 Edition

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Welcome New PA’s!
A new class of Physician Assistants donned their white coats at the White Coat
Ceremony and began classes on July 5th.
Welcome to UTMB and SHP!
Hello Students!
IN THIS ISSUE
Dr. Salas-Provance
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DPT Accolades
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PA Studies
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CLS—SOCLS
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Bulletin Board
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SHP 411
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ASA-Can we help
you?
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Helpful Resources
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I am very excited to be at UTMB and the new associate dean for Academic and Student
Affairs. I am a speech-language pathologist by profession. Caring for patients and their
families has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my life. I have been in the classroom
teaching students for over 25 years and have loved that part of my career very much. Students
have joined me in my clinical work with children with cleft palate in Lima, Peru; an amazing
experience for all of us. I am looking forward to guiding all of you in your chosen educational
paths. You have chosen wisely, as there is a great need for your knowledge and skills, your
passion for your field and your ‘soft touch’ as you go forward to work with patients.
I am very happy to be near an ocean, as I love the water and come from the desert of the
southwest, which is also beautiful in its own way. I enjoy doing a 5K every now and then, and
try to do a ½ marathon yearly if I can find the time to prepare. One of my favorites has been the
Disneyland marathons; they are great fun. My favorite food is Mexican food, my favorite color
is yellow and I enjoy sailing with my husband, Bill. Or rather he sails and I read and relax!
I hope that you find your educational journey at UTMB enjoyable and rigorous at the same
time. The office of Academic and Student Affairs is here to make that journey just a little more
pleasant so please feel free to reach out to us whenever you need us.
All the best to you,
Dr. Marlene Salas-Provance
Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs
School of Health Professions
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Please welcome our new Associate Dean
for Academic and Student Affairs
Dr. Marlene Salas-Provance
PhD, MHA, CCC-SLP, FASHA
After a national search Marlene Salas-Provance, PhD, MHA, CCC-SLP, FASHA has been appointed
Associate Dean for Academic & Student Affairs in the School of Health Professions beginning May
2nd. Dr. Salas-Provance was the immediate past chair and associate professor in the Department of
Special Education and Communication Disorders at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New
Mexico. She served as assistant dean in the College of Education at NMSU to develop the new college
clinics. Prior to that Dr. Salas-Provance was chair of communication disorders at the University of
Montevallo (Al) and program director in communication disorders at St. Louis University and Southern
Illinois University-Edwardsville. She is on the Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Council for the
American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and served as coordinator of ASHA’s
Special Interest Group 17, Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
Populations and was a founding member and coordinator of Special Interest Group (SIG) 17, Global Issues
in Communication Sciences and Related Disorders. She is an ASHA Fellow and recently received ASHA
awards for Outstanding Contributions in International and Multicultural Affairs. Dr. Salas-Provance has
served as a clinical educator throughout her academic career, especially related to children with cleft lip
and palate. She is a member of an international medical team with Rotaplast International and has
travelled worldwide for over 10 years to serve children with cleft palate. She implemented a program for
graduate students in speech pathology to provide clinical services to children with cleft palate in Lima,
Peru.
Dr. Salas-Provance holds a PhD in speech science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an
MA in speech pathology from New Mexico State University and an MHA, in healthcare administration from
the University of Missouri-Columbia.
WELCOME AND BEST WISHES DR. SALAS-PROVANCE!
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DPT ACCOLADES!
THE GONI FORCE
“Cancer can’t measure up to us!”
First and Second year DPT’s and faculty members Dr. Mossberg and Dr. Wild participated in the
Relay for Life raising $1,600. Student participants included 2nd years Hali Smith-Team Captain,
Charlotte Mata, Jaime Gonzalez, Irfan Khan, Patrick Damrath, and 1st years Sam Moseley, and
Kristina Schommer. The 80’s theme was a big hit!
2016 Chevron Houston
Marathon: Medical Crew
01/20/2016- Provided postrace massages and stretches
to participants. Worked with
the students from the DPT
Class of 2017, PTA students,
massage therapists, and
licensed physical therapists.
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DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d)
DPT Caring Clowns UTMB: A volunteer non-profit organization open to all UTMB students;
dedicated to making people smile, believing that laughter truly is the best medicine. Caring Clowns
participates in weekly clown rounds at John Sealy Hospital, performing magic tricks for pediatric
patients as well as participates in community events. Dressed in clown costumes, members make
balloon animals, paint faces, and entertain children attending the events.
L-R: Jennifer Alexander, Casey Herrington,
Erin Beam, Caitlin Mckernan, Allyson CookLindsay
Adaptive Sailing- Aiding the Sea Scout Base of Galveston in transferring adaptive participants into
sailboats, setting up boats, sailing, and putting away equipment.
Erin Beam, Allyson Cook-Lindsay
SHP Student Ambassadors
The goal of SHP student ambassadors is to provide service to the UTMB School of Health
Professions; past, present, and future students. Events included planning a cuisine carnival
fundraiser to benefit all SHP programs as well as coordinating a potluck to thank the SHP faculty
and staff. Ambassadors were also involved in assisting prospective students during tours of UTMB.
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DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d)
Senior Care- An inter-professional organization: Visiting assigned seniors on a monthly basis at the
Holland House in Galveston, TX as well as participating in "Sit and Be Fit," a weekly exercise class
offered to the Holland House residents.
Meals on Wheels- Local non-profit organization; our class provides weekly volunteers dedicated to
picking up and delivering meals during our “lunch break” to the homebound, elderly and infirmed
residents of Galveston County.
Hands and Feet: A faith based medical mission organization composed of UTMB students of all
belief systems, from every health professional program; mission is to provide medical services to the
underprivileged, underserved and homeless (see below for places visited so far) in the form of short
term medical care, referral/follow up, and education that can make a lasting difference in their lives.
It also provides a learning environment for both patients and students who get to practice their
clinical skills (including Spanish!) alongside participating faculty.
Miraflores, Peru: 12/27/2015 - 01/04/2016
Kristina Schommer
Laredo, TX: 04/23/2016 - 04/25/2016
(L to R- Cara Hughes, Jesus Urzua, Bethany
Spain, Shelley Maple, Denaye Eby)
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DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d)
Sunshine Center (Class Philanthropy)- Non-profit organization that provides services to adults who
have developmental disabilities and reside in Galveston County; Mission: to enhance independence,
as well as community responsibility, and to foster self-esteem and dignity among individuals with
developmental disabilities.
5/16/2016 Mapping and laying out a foot path for participants at the Sunshine Center in order to
encourage activity and achieving daily steps!
L to R- Genna F., Allyson Cook-Lindsay, Joy
Kanany, Kristina Schommer, Carol Jennings,
Hannah Cleveland, Amanda Tucker
Pediatric Student Association- seeks to provide educational and service opportunities to UTMB
students who are interested in pediatrics, as well as provide an opportunity for professional
interaction between pediatric faculty and UTMB students.
Student Government Association- The official student government of UTMB which aims to
promote student wellness and health, community involvement, and campus outreach through
different activities such as UTMB Games, Annual Crawfish Boil, and United to Serve.
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DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d)
UTMB Intramural Sports- Open to all UTMB students, involvement in intramurals has been a great
way to interact with students from other programs (OT, PA, medical, etc.) and relieve stress from
schoolwork. Our class teams placed 2nd overall in soccer and 1st overall in kickball this past year!
Adaptive Water Sports Festival 9/19/2015—Aiding the Sea Scout Base of Galveston, Moody
Gardens Hope Therapy, and non-profit organization Turning Point Galveston in assisting
participants with special needs in transfers and various water-related activities (kayaking, paddle
boarding, and sailing).
Texas Physical Therapy Association
Annual Conference: Arlington, TX
1022/15-10/25/15
Students had a blast representing
UTMB and meeting other students
within the profession
L-R top row: Carol Jennings, Kristina
Schommer, Joy Kanany, Travis Morrison,
Honna Park; Bottom row- Cara Hughes,
Jeremy Tan, Nate Fagnant
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DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d)
Bike Around the Bay 10/16/2015 - Participating in PT Day of Service*
A 170 mile bike race benefiting the Galveston Bay Foundation in its mission to protect and preserve
the bay; students helped cheer on riders and serve food at the finish line.
2015 UTMB Scholarship Banquet
This April, UTMB students, Kelsey Shull
(Class of 2016) and Rashmi Anandampillai
(Class of 2017), attended the Federal
Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. and
were members of a 18 student delegate from
Texas. Texas had the largest student
representation at the Forum! The students
met with their Congressmen and their staff to
speak up and advocate for their future
patients and profession.
10/23/15—DPT’s L-R: Erin Beam, Allyson Cook
-Lindsay, Simone Moreno, Lance Angelle,
Caitlin Mckernan, Denaye Eby
-The UTMB Retirees Association Academic
Scholarship Fund
-The Peyton and Lydia Schapper Endowed
Scholarship Fund
-UTMB Alumni Association
Scholarship
-Physical Therapy Students
of Distinction Scholarship
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DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d)
30th Annual Mardi Gras Ball for Special People: Moody Gardens 01/30/2016
Organized by the Moody Gardens Hope Therapy program, this event is coordinated for people
with special needs and their families. Students helped with food preparation and serving, event
set-up and teardown, face-painting, and of course participated in the fun and dancing themselves!
L-R: Jennifer Alexander, Allyson Cook-Lindsay, Lauren
Shoopman, Jacob Dybdahl, Allison Morgan, Nate
Fagnant, Kristina Schommer, Sarah Hill
Causeway FunD Run: Galveston, TX 3/5/2016
Volunteering to set up and tear down at the FunD Run, benefiting
scholarships for the UTMB School of Health Professions. Many
students also participated in the run over the Island Causeway!
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DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d)
Drum Fishing Tournament for the Physically Challenged 4/1/2016-4/2/2016—Volunteering to
set up, serve food/help transfer participants into boats, and clean up at the 19th annual Drum
Fishing Tournament for the Physically Challenged, hosted by Turning POINT Gulf Coast Chapter.
1st and 2nd year SPT students performing
dance
Top row L-R: Whitney Pearson, Sam Moseley, Nate Paredes,
Hannah Cleveland, Lauren Shoopman, Caitlin Mckernan, Nicole
Bardaji; Bottom L-R- Denay Eby, Michael Chen, Bethany Spain
Physical Therapy Olympics: San Antonio, TX 4/1/2016-4/2/2016—Students got a chance to
compete against other PT schools around the state in sporting events, such as creating a dance,
soccer, dodgeball, table tennis, softball, tug-of-war, and many more. It was fun cheering on our
class and interacting with other fellow SPTs in Texas.
Holland House Health Fair 4/2/2016—
Volunteering to greet and encourage Holland
House residents to participate in the Annual
Health Fair hosted by Senior Care, as part of the
UTMB United to Serve Day.
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DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d)
UTMB DPT c/o 2017 at the Texas
Physical Therapy Association SED
Meeting for Student Night. Top Row
L-R: Lindsey Wells, Daniel Melby,
Sarah Wintermute, Rochelle Rhyne,
Hali Smith, Kelli Gunter, Morgan
Alexander, Charlotte Mata. Middle Row
L-R: Louie Guajardo, Mollye Mlcak,
Amethyst Guerrero, Whitni Lueck,
Hailey Daniel, Kristi Wolkenstein,
Becky Russell, Megan Berg. Bottom
Row L-R: Rashmi Anandampillai,
Kelsey Gallagher, Abby Morgan,
Kelsey Stuhler, Megan Henry, Dana
Carter, Ashley Mitchell
Members of DPT c/o 2017 at TPTA
Student Conclave in Fort Worth,
TX.
Left to Right: Charlotte Mata, Kelli
Gunter, Dana Carter, Hailey Daniel,
Megan Henry, Kelsey Stuhler.
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DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d)
The DPT class of 2017 recently presented
their caregiver projects in their Psychosocial
Aspects of Disability course with Dr.
Farroni. The students interviewed an
individual that had the experience of caring
for a person with a disability or chronic
disease and created artistic representations
of their interviews. Pictured is JC Trejo
presenting his interactive display “Mi Madre,
Mi Corazon” to Dr. Ali Vargo; Laura Kim
stands beside her edible exhibit “What’s My
Cue”. Emmanuel Winful presents his story
“The Journey of an African Child”.
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PA’s ATTEND HEALTH BOOT CAMP!
The PA Class of 2017 recently participated in a Primary Scholar Boot Camp, a week long program
where the main focus was on public health and its relationship to Galveston County.
The primary scholars boot camp was a public health experience from May 9-13 that approximately
40 first year PA students participated in. The experience involved several hours of interactive
lectures learning about public health including topics such as social determinants of health, overview
of community health needs, and evidence based public health intervention. We analyzed various
current public health issues facing counties around Texas and the water crisis in Flint Michigan and
discussed ways that public health could intervene. Finally, we visited a few public health agencies
impacting Galveston county and Houston - HOPE Clinic in Houston and Galveston County Health
District (GCHD).
The first picture provided was taken after the “Toxic boat tour.” On that day, we rode in a boat
around Galveston bay and learned about environmental issues and ways that the GCHD
Environmental division monitors for water contamination from commercial and residential sources.
The second picture was taken in front of the GCHD after we toured their facility and learned about
other great public health services they provide to the community.
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PA’s COMPETE IN TOUGH MUDDER!
More than 20 first year PA students competed in the Tough Mudder event outside of Austin, TX in
May. The classmates ran through 11 miles of mud and completed intense obstacles built to test their
mental grit, camaraderie, and all-around physical fitness. They had a blast cheering each other on
and helping each person in the group reach the finish line. What an awesome way to end their first
year at UTMB! Go PA Class of 2017!
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Julianne Kucera helps fellow classmate Adel Nasser
while competing in the Tough Mudder event.
Victory!
Stephanie Culwell and Ethan Geiger charge to
the finish line during Tough Mudder.
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PA’s (cont’d)
First Year PA students volunteer at Luke’s Society
before heading off to clinical rotations in
June. From left to right: Ashley Unaegbu, Natalie
Huggins, Blaire Fritchie, Katie, Heiberger, Stephanie
Culwell, and Kendall Cooley.
First year PA students, Nicole
Seeger,
Jordan
Bailey,
and
Danielle Williams, after finishing
an inter-professional simulation
with the nursing students.
This picture highlights the physician assistant students with their mentor Elisabeth Shell, PhD, PA-C
From left to right: Heidi Braun PA-S3, Ashley Unaegbu PA-S2, Demori Driver PA-S3, Elisabeth Shell, PhD,
PA-C, Kendall Strain PA-S2, Charlotte Gish PA-S2, Susanna Green PA-S2
The TEAM (Texas Excellence in Academic Medicine) clinic, located in Texas City, is a team-based
clinic with highly trained physicians, physician assistants, medical residents, nurses, and students
who are dedicated to improving the health of the local community. Under the guidance of Dr. Premal
Patel, MD, an assistant professor of Internal Medicine at UTMB and the medical director of the
TEAM clinic, the clinic provides high quality healthcare with a focus on preventive care and
management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. The clinic also partners with
SCOPE (Student Continuity of Practice Experience) to foster student development with patientcontinuity in a primary care setting.
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The Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2017 presented various community health programs for
our Community Medicine class. Our group was given the Galveston County Health District, which
embodies many departments overseeing the public health sector of Galveston County. We
presented all that they do, while putting emphasis on the Animal Resource Center (ARC). The ARC
fosters animals and sets them up for adoption, among many other things. We invited the ARC to
UTMB SHP to enable our class, and other SHP students, to play with and meet some foster
puppies. Thanks to our efforts, two of the four puppies brought to UTMB were adopted that very
afternoon! Our Community Medicine class marks the end of our didactic year of studies and we
begin our clinical year on June 27th.
Interested in adoption, visit: http://www.arcpets.org/index.html
By Bryan Danilchuk, PA-S2
Left to right: PA students Jordan Cooke, Ashley White, Tiffany Du,
Meredith Cook, Avalynn Ly, Bryan Danilchuk, ARC worker Nikki
Campbell
PA Student Avalynn Ly
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PA’s (cont’d)
PA students Kelly
Turner and Stacie Ry-
PA Student Victoria Rios
PA Student Jordan Cooke
Newly adopted puppies!
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First year PA students have been having a blast in their clinical skills lab
before leaving on rotations at the end of June. They’ve learned how to suture,
scrub into the OR, cast & splint, perform a lumbar puncture and joint injections - just
to name a few!
Faiyzan Dhanani and Carina Cure’ show
off their new casts.
Bryan Danilchuck learns how to intubate a
patient.
Beth Thompson and Erin Sharpe learn how to cast
before their orthopedics rotation.
Abbie Jorgenson places a fiberglass cast on fellow
classmate Faiyzan.
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PA’s (cont’d)
Blaire Fritchie and Stephanie Culwell enjoy the
casting lab.
Josh Baker casts fellow classmate Adel Nasser.
Second year PA students in their casting lab.
Allison Siegel performs a joint aspiration under the
guidance of PA Studies faculty member, Ms. Slusher.
Stacie Rydell, Julianne Kucera, and Forest Trager having
fun in casting lab.
Second year PA students learn how to intubate before
leaving for their clinical rotations.
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PA’s (cont’d)
PA Faculty, Ms. Ashford, shows PA student
Chaim Bergida how to carefully remove a cast.
First year PA students have successfully
learned how to scrub into the OR and
have earned their gold stars!
Spencer Anderson removes Tiffany Du’s cast.
Aaron Sulak and Allison Siegel say thumbs up to sterile
technique.
Tiffany Du and Spencer Anderson smile for the camera.
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PA’s (cont’d)
A terrific young lady and a great student ambassador for AHEC!
Jenna Andel is a second year UTMB PA student who is preparing to graduate this coming August.
Jenna, originally from Edna, Texas, first discovered the PA profession when she attended the
Victoria AHEC Health Careers Summer Camp in 2009. She graduated from UTSA with a Bachelor
of Science Degree in Health with an emphasis in Community and Public Health and minor in
Biology. She met with Ms. Jodi Sanders earlier this year to speak to high school students and
interest them in careers in the health care field.
Upon graduation Jenna hopes to come back to the Victoria region to serve the community in which
she grew up. The Victoria AHEC is assembling AHEC resources to help her in her quest for a
position as a PA in Victoria.
Jenna Andel, (second from right) a second year UTMB PA student, speaks with PALS students
about careers in the health care field in February 2016.
Area Health Education Center Organization
The AHEC mission is to enhance access to quality health care, particularly primary and preventive
care, by improving the supply and distribution of healthcare professionals via strategic partnerships
with academic programs, communities, and professional organizations.
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PA’s (cont’d)
Nutrition: A Win-Win-Win Endeavor in the Community with Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (GOFM)
As a Physician Assistant student, nutrition
education is a topic I am faced with every day.
From a simple conversation about a clinical
diagnosis and treatment, to a surgical pre-op
appointment or an annual well visit, nutrition is a
constant theme in medicine. As healthcare
providers, we must constantly be encouraging
healthy eating habits. Doing so will reduce the
burden of chronic diseases facing the United
States such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes,
and hyperlipidemia.
During our Community Medicine summer
course, I researched the federal government’s
Women and Children (WIC) program. Through my
research, I became familiar with the Farmers
Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), a state-bystate initiative run by the Department of
Agriculture. The FMNP provides WIC-enrolled
women and children ages one to five, access to
fresh produce from local farmer’s markets. This
program not only provides low income woman and
children with fresh, nutritious, and locally grown
foods, but also simultaneously offers economic
support to our local Texas farmers. What an
incredible opportunity for Texans!
In 2015, Galveston’s Own Farmer’s
Market received funding to implement the FMNP
program. Casey McAuliffe, the market director,
works personally with the local WIC office to
promote and advertise the program to eligible
WIC clients. Every WIC mother receives a $30
voucher for herself and each child. Vouchers can
be used to purchase any fresh produce at the Galveston’s Own Farmers Market from April to October. FMNP does not
take away from other WIC benefits; it is purely an added benefit that each client may use at her own discretion. These
vouchers are also in addition to any benefits the WIC recipients may be receiving such as the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP).
This February, I personally worked with Casey to create a “New Year, New Food” nutritional education booth at
Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market. Working side-by-side my classmate, Lesley Angle and I assembled a variety of
recipes highlighting the local, seasonal produce offered at the market that particular week. Together we passed out
recipes, offered market-goers nutritional tips, and spread awareness of FMNP. With this program, we were able to
provide valuable nutrition education to the Galveston public.
As Galveston’s Own Farmers Market gears up for the new season of FMNP this summer, I encourage any
interested UTMB students and clinicians to volunteer with the program. By spreading awareness of the FMNP in our
local community, we influence healthy eating habits while supporting our local Texas farmers. This is a unique win-winwin opportunity for nutrition, education, healthcare, and the local economy!
If you're interested in working with Galveston's Own Farmers' Market or the FMNP program, contact Casey at
gofarmersmarket@gmail.com, visit www.galvestonsownfarmersmarket.com or stop by the market during our hours of
operation.
Sundays:
Thursdays:
2508 Post Office St.
2222 28th St.
9-noon
3-7pm
Pictured in the photo from left to right:
Casey McAuliffe, Zoe Apted, Lesley Angle
Written by: Zoe Apted, PA-S2
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SuperHero Hideout”
Courtesy of the UTMB PA Class of 2017
in the School of Health Professions
The UTMB Physician Assistant (PA) Class of 2017, in collaboration with the National Commission on
Certification of Physician Assistants (nccPA) organization, has created a “Superhero Hideout” in the TV
room where the children of Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Galveston can go to rest and regain their
superhero powers. The children staying at the Ronald McDonald House have demonstrated how strong they
are by persevering through their illness; it is our hope that this room will make them even stronger. Wendy
Carazo, a first year physician assistant student at UTMB, was awarded a grant from the nccPA, in the
amount of $1000 with the purpose of designing and executing a community outreach activity.
Students from the previous UTMB PA Class of 2016 became involved with the RMH by organizing a number
of activities. Wendy continued this involvement by organizing monthly volunteer outreach activities which
have been very successful with approximately 10 students volunteering at each event. As a result of
Wendy’s volunteer efforts at the Ronald McDonald House, the PA Class of 2017, along with faculty,
advanced this commitment by creating a director position and recruited Wendy to become the Community
Outreach Director for Shriners Hospital and Ronald McDonald House.
As Community Outreach Director for Shriners Hospital and Ronald McDonald House, Wendy knew she
wanted to create a project that would benefit this community. After discussing ideas with involved community
members and receiving valuable input, Wendy decided the project proposal for the grant should be to
sponsor the designing of a room with a gender neutral superhero theme. Wendy could not have made this
idea a realization without the “Superhero Hideout” design team, Elizabeth Knipp and Spencer Anderson.
This very talented team, along with many students of the UTMB PA Class of 2017 who volunteered, were
able to design and implement this project within an astonishing three days.
This project is an extension of the RMH’s mission of providing a safe and supportive environment for
families going through the hardship of caring for a sick child. By decorating a room with symbols associated
with courage, we hope to empower the children at RMH to see that they are special and brave during their
journey to recovery. The resiliency these children and their families display demonstrates that they are truly
the superheroes in their own story. We hope the children who stay in the “Superhero Hideout” feel like
superheroes and find the strength to overcome their illness.
If you would like to see an awesome time-lapse of the designing of the room please follow this link. https://
youtu.be/CCBgHXtNdBM.
Testimonials:
“The children sat in the TV room and just stared at the walls and super heroes. They didn’t even turn on the
TV.” – Evening Supervisor at RMH.
“These children are strong already, but this room makes them even stronger.” – Mirjana Milekic and her
daughter Vasilisa Milekic, 13.
“I like the superheroes and the action figures a lot.” – Noe Cuevas, 7.
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Wendy Carazo & Elizabeth Knipp
(Top left to right) Paige Savage, Ashley White, Krystal Carpenter, Julia Case, Forest Trager, Josh Baker, Spencer
Anderson, Ashley Unaegbu, Erin Sharpe, Beth Thompson, Stacey Frerich, Heather Cox, Lexie Aldridge, Shama
Shaukatali
(Bottom left to right) Hannah Ausloos, Lauren Habern, Avalynn Ly, Haley Kemp, Wendy Carazo, Elizabeth Knipp,
Danielle Williams, Marlene Martinez, Tiffany Du, Carina Cure, Victoria Rios
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Ashley White, Spencer
Anderson, Avalynn Ly,
Marci Contreras PA-C,
Wendy Carazo, Elizabeth
Knipp, Ashley Unaegbu,
Barbara Slusher PA-C,
Aaron Sulak
Elizabeth Knipp,
Wendy Carazo,
Spencer Anderson
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Elizabeth Knipp, Julia Case, Ashley
White, Aaron Sulak, Spencer Anderson,
Julianne Kucera, Tiffany Du
Top Left: (left to right)
Staphanie Culwell, Victoria
Rios, Sara Brezina, Avalynn
Ly, Elizabeth Knipp
Top Right:
Spencer Anderson, Kate
Corbin, Marlene Martinez,
Victoria Rios, Ashley White
Bottom Left:
Tiffany Du, Avalynn Ly,
Aaron Sulak, Alena Guajardo
Bottom Right:
Spencer Anderson
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Before and After
Mother, Mirjana Milekic and daughter,
Vasilisa Milekic staying at Ronald McDonald
House and enjoying the new room!
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PA’s (cont’d)
PA’s enjoying time together before their White Coat Ceremony.
Katie Virant, Anay, Jessica Walsh, Lillian Wang, Bailey Wilcox, Micah Williams, Jordan Wiseman, Taylor Wiseman
Cyndi Nguyen, Lillian Wang
Lillian Wang, XiXi Zhang, Trang Nguyen
Stephanie Wheeler, Lillian Wang
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A group of PA’s watch
the Fourth of July
fireworks on the
Seawall!
PA’s celebrating a
birthday and the first
week of school!
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SOCLS PICNIC
Several students and their families from the Student
Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
gathered together for a fun summer picnic in the
park.
Pictured: Cherica Ellington and Tara Marian
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BRAD LOW PASSES BOARD EXAM!
Congratulations to Brad Low, CLS, for passing the ASCP exam!
The ASCP exam is a National Board Exam that is required for ASCP
certification in order to be employed in a Clinical Laboratory. Upon
obtaining ASCP certification, Brad is now eligible to seek employment
with facilities that require ASCP certification. WAY TO GO AND BEST
WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER!
Jordan Johnson, first year PA,
had a surprise engagement during PA
orientation weekend! Her new fiancé’s name is also Jordan Johnson!
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO BOTH JORDANS!
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QUICK REFERENCE PHONE NUMBERS
SHP Academic Calendar
JULY
18-Last day to withdraw from a course
with a “W” for summer 2016
AUGUST
1-Online registration for Fall 2016 opens
at 8am for returning students
1-Study day—No classes
2-5—Final Examination Period
5-Last day of Summer 2016 semester
(diploma date—August 12, 2016)
12-SHP Commencement (for Fall ‘15,
Spring ‘16 & Summer ‘16 terms)
20-Welcome Weekend
22-26—Orientation and Registration
29-Classes begin—Fall 2016
SEPTEMBER
5-Labor Day Holiday-School Closed (No
Classes)
6-Classes Resume
13-Last day to add or drop a course by
5pm (Fall 2016 Census Date)
SHP COMMENCEMENT
August 12, 2016
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Contact Mary Ellen at
mebeaupr@utmb.edu to reserve the SHP
lobby or SHP classrooms for your event.
ADA Services
(409)747-4818
Alumni Affairs
(409)772-5302
Badge Office
(409)772-0657
Bookstore
(409)772-1939
Enrollment Services
(409)772-1215
Financial Aid
(409)772-9794
Help Desk
(409)772-5200
Library
(409)772-2372
Parking Office
(409)772-1581
SHP Academic and Student Affairs
(409)772-3030
Student Health & Counseling
(409)747-9508
Student Life
(409)772-1996
Student Services
(409)747-9055
SHP/SON STUDY ROOM HOURS
MOODY LIBRARY
HOURS
7am—12am
Monday thru Friday
6:00 pm—11:30 pm
Weekends
8:00 am—11:30 pm
Student Study Rooms include
3.1020, 3.1036, 3.206, 3.208, 3.210,
3.212, 4.602, 4.618, 4.636, 4.644
All rooms are available from 8:00
am —5:00 pm on a first come-first
served basis, however, rooms can
be reserved by contacting
mebeaupr@utmb.edu
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is located
in the School of Health Professions on the first
floor, room 1.800. Use this facility to make copies,
print, and scan. It also has multiple study rooms on
a first come-first served basis. The LRC is open
Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00
pm.
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How can we
help you?
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs (ASA) performs a number of roles for its constituents: students,
staff, faculty, department chairs, and the dean. These include a wide range of student services such as
recruitment, marketing, admissions, academic support, counseling, tutoring, student organization
sponsorship, student advocacy, and representing students on a variety of institutional committees and task
forces. ASA supports the student grading and promotion committees of each department and of the school
by interpreting UT System and institutional policies and procedures and overseeing student academic
appeals and disciplinary proceedings.
Academic & Student Affairs
School of Health Professions
University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77555-1136
Office: SHP / SON 4.224
Phone: (409) 772-9411
Fax: (409) 772-1550
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Visit us on ou
webpage ASA
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HELPFUL RESOURCES
COMPLIANCE TRAINING
School of Health Professions
Dean's Office
Academic and Student Affairs
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services
Web Links
Enrollment Services
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory
Sciences (SOCLS)
Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
Student Life
Student Government
Association
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor SocietyOccupational Therapy
Email:
Student.Government.Asso@utmb.edu
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
Professional Journals
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Nutrition and Metabolism
Texas Academy of Physician Assistants-TAPA
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Pi Alpha Honor Society for Physician Assistants
PHYSICAL THERAPY
The American Physical Therapy Association
Texas Physical Therapy Association
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE
Respiratory Care Student
Association
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