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Welcome New Students!
The Week of Welcome began at Moody Gardens with the All School Orientation.
All schools participated in an all day orientation at Levin Hall with individual
departments orienting their new students the remainder of the week. Anxious,
excited and with great anticipation, over 300 new School of Health Professions
students settled into their classes on August 31.
WELCOME
WEEKEND
VOLUNTEERS
Emmanuel Winful,
DPT and
Jaime Gonzalez,
DPT
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE STUDENTS DURING ORIENTATION WEEK
CLS MEET ‘N GREET PARTY AT SALSA’S DURING ORIENTATION WEEK
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COMMENCEMENT
Approximately 365 SHP
graduates took the stage to
receive their diploma on
August 14, 2015 at Moody
Gardens. The SHP
Allison Rankin, DPT
John G. Bruhn Award for Professionalism
Recipient
distinguished alumna speaker
was Mario Celis, PT. Dr.
Danny Jacobs, Executive Vice
President, Provost and Dean of
the School of Medicine
conferred the degrees. Amy
Brennan-Larison was the
vocalist and led the singing of
"The Star Spangled
Banner” and “The Eyes of
Texas.” Reverend Dr. Helen
Grand Marshal
Eddie Salazar
Ph.D, MLS(ASCP)
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Faculty
Claire Conroy, DPT
Student Honor Award
Recipient
Appleberg gave the invocation
and benediction.
Congratulations
SHP Graduates!
IPE Scholar Medal Recipients
Madison Carbaugh, Ricardo Gonzales Morones,
Kaitlyn Nelson, Huy Le
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COMPLIANCE TRAINING
The School of Health Professions requires students to complete compliance training between
September 1 and October 30, of each fiscal year. It is due every year that you are a student.
If not completed, a hold will be placed on your student account and you will not be able to
do clinical rotations until it is complete. All graduates must have completed compliance
training in the fiscal year of your graduation or you may not be eligible to walk at
commencement or receive your diploma and a hold will be placed on your account until it is
completed. Compliance Training is a requirement of the UTMB System and UTMB School of
Health Professions. All students and employees must complete it each year. Students are
required to complete the “Annual Student Required Training Review” and acknowledge the
“Standards of Conduct Guide-Working with Integrity” Acknowledgment Form to be
compliant. The link to access the Electronic Learning Management system where
compliance training is housed is:
http://ebizlearn.utmb.edu/psp/ps/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG&
For more information on compliance training, see our website at:
http://shp.utmb.edu/ASA/asa_ComplianceTraining.asp
***All newly entering fall students who sat in the compliance training during orientation and
who signed in, will get credit for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. You will have to take it again
online after September 1, 2016, if you are still enrolled here as a student.
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“PREVENTION IS STILL THE BEST MEDICINE” by Bency Abraham, PAS-2
According to CDC, “In 2013, a total of 273,105 babies were born to women aged 15–19 years, for a live birth rate of 26.5 per 1,000
women in this age group”. Teen pregnancy and childbearing bring substantial social and economic costs through immediate and
long-term impacts on teen parents and their children. “Teen pregnancy prevention is one of CDC’s top six priorities, a “winnable
battle” in public health, and of paramount importance to health and quality of life for our youth” (CDC, 2015).
In our first year of physician assistant didactic studies, we were taught about health disparities, underserved communities, and lack
of access to healthcare. As a second year PA student, I had the opportunity to participate in a primary health intervention in Lufkin
High School during my rotation with Angelina County & Cities Health District (ACCHD) – Women’s Preventive Health
Center. The goal of the Women’s Care Preventive Health Center’s is to provide healthcare to underserved communities, especially
patients who would not have access to healthcare due to lack of insurance. Katherine Diggs, MSN, NP-C, Donna Grimes, CHW, and I
educated a group of students about sexually transmitted illnesses (STI) and different methods of contraception. In this group, eight
of the students were pregnant and ranged from ages of 15 through 18. We educated them about STIs and how to prevent them,
and discussed in detail about different forms of contraceptives. We also talked about the importance of human papilloma virus
(HPV) vaccine to prevent cervical cancer.
I recall during our Health Promotion and Disease Prevention class, Mrs. DeWoody taught us, “Give a man a fish and you feed him
for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”. This is exactly what I was able to see during this short session with
these young girls. From our observation, they had limited knowledge about STIs and contraceptives. After the education
presentation, they had substantial understanding about each of the topics that we discussed. Both Katherine’s and Donna’s
compassion was seen throughout the presentation, and their willingness to make a difference in the lives of these teen girls is truly
inspiring.
Every healthcare provider can play a role in educating teens about preventing sexually transmitted illnesses, teen pregnancy, and
the importance of vaccines such as HPV that can prevent cervical cancer. Through education, healthcare providers can play a
central role in helping teens make healthy choices about relationships, sex, and birth control.
Bency Abraham, PA-S2
UTMB, Galveston
Dates of rotation: 08/24/15 – 09/15/15
Name & Specialty of Clinical Practice: Angelina County & Cities Health District (ACCHD) – Women’s Preventive Health
Preceptors Names: Katherine Diggs, MSN, NP-C, Maria Perez, RNC, WHNP
From left to right: Donna Grimes, CHW; Bency Abraham, PA-S2;
Katherine Diggs, MSN, NP-C
The PA Profession
How do PAs get licensed to practice?
Physician assistant (PA) licensure qualifications vary from state to state. All PAs in the United States must:
 Graduate from an accredited PA program
Pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on
Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
In addition to these requirements, Texas requires:
 Candidates maintain NCCPA certification on an annual basis
Candidates maintain continuing medical education (CME)
Information from: http://www.aapa.org/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=599
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PA’S TEACH ORAL HEALTH BY “WORD OF MOUTH”
Teaching Others Oral Treatments & Health (TOOTH) is a community outreach program started by five, second-year Physician
Assistant students at UTMB. Our vision for the project began during the spring semester when we wanted to form an outreach
program that would make a difference in the lives of the younger population of Galveston, Texas. After putting our heads
together, we came up with oral health education based off of the Smiles for Life Campaign, a national oral health curriculum.
TOOTH worked alongside Parker Elementary School faculty Joanie Flores, school nurse Dana Nichols, and UTMB faculty from the
PA and Interprofessional Education and Practice departments. Additionally, Dr. Zakerzadeh, a local dentist at Island Dental,
donated 60 “goodie bags” with toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss for children to take home. We discovered that they key to
successfully implementing any health program is to maximize local resources, facilities, and to utilize the expertise of different
health professionals.
TOOTH seeks to educate elementary-aged students about how oral health is linked to systemic health and teaches them how to
take care of their oral cavity. Twenty-two first grade students were given the opportunity to experience the program first hand
this past May. From learning the proper way to floss and brush teeth, to visualizing how certain foods and fluoride impact the
integrity of a tooth, students were provided hands on activities and instruction to develop their knowledge of oral heath. Since
these students are at such an impressionable age, our hope is that TOOTH will make an impact on their oral health in addition to
their overall wellbeing.
TOOTH has recently been awarded both the NCCPA Health Foundation Oral Health Outreach Grant, as well as a President’s
Cabinet Award. With the help of this funding, we plan to implement outreach programs in October and February of this school
year, reaching approximately 200 children. We are excited to expand and work with students from all departments at UTMB to
promote interprofessional outreach and oral health in the Galveston community. If you are interested in volunteering with
TOOTH, please contact Kelsey Berg at theTOOTHproject@gmail.com.
Written by Lauren Miller, PA-S2 and Molly Brownfield, PA-S2
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A PA’s CLASS ASSIGNMENT IS A HIT ON YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h94l9W6DlBU
Michael West, chose to make a very humorous video (linked above) and was picked up from YouTube and is now posted on a
website http://www.thepalife.com/ (7:21 mins)
SHP PROFESSIONALISM REPS FOR 2015-2016
CONGRATULATIONS LAURA KIM AND ELIZABETH KNIPP!
The Professionalism Committee was established to develop a
multidisciplinary
approach
to
advancing
professionalism,
recognizing that a fundamental concern for a supportive and
productive environment that advances educational, patient and
institutional outcomes is the prime objective. Committee
membership includes individuals from across the mission areas
and workforce segments (e.g. academic and health system
administration, physicians, nurses, faculty and students from all
four UTMB schools).
Laura Kim, DPT
Elizabeth Knipp, MPAS
FIRST YEAR PA STUDENT FEATURED IN ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS:
MIND, BODY & SPIRIT PROGRAM
Spencer Anderson, PA-S1, Class of 2017 student, entered two pieces of his creative artwork to be displayed in the August 27,
2015 showing of the Artistic Expressions: Mind, Body & Spirit program. Spencer's sculpture represents a bacteriophage and its
frimbriaed, flagellated prey and is made of cast resin, copper tubing, wire and nuts. The concept of the piece reflects iconic
nautical imagery of the battle between the squid and the whale. Thus the title: "Squid and Whale, Small Scale".
Spencer's second piece, titled "The Good Book", is actually his parent's well used and well worn Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) which became outdated with the updated publication of the DSM-5. Spencer commented about
the manual, "They used it so often that it ceased to be a book and became something else. I had to wait until the DSM-5 came
out to claim it." The backdrop of the piece is a repeating pattern of gel capsules (ordered from Taiwan).
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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS LEARN ABOUT GALVESTON’S
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
As part of their summer curriculum, PA students make site visits to local community resources that may impact the care they
provide to future patients. One such community resource is, Communities in Schools (CIS), a non-profit organization designed to
encourage and support students to remain in school. In the state of Texas, more than two million students are at risk of
dropping out of school. In 2014, CIS programs in Texas served more than 80,000 students; indeed, CIS is the largest dropout
prevention program in the country.
Interview with Connie Hebert, Executive Director of Galveston County CIS: When asked about the barriers faced by CIS
students in Galveston County, Executive Director Connie Hebert shared that children in Galveston are faced with extreme
poverty, homelessness, and parents who abuse drugs. CIS programs are designed to address these complex interpersonal issues,
as well as the subsequent academic challenges that ensue. This is accomplished by providing each student with a one-on-one
relationship with a caring adult, and a safe place to learn and grow. CIS is involved with students in the classroom; as well as
families of students outside the classroom. They offer counseling through mentor programs; tutoring and academic enrichment;
college preparation and financial aid counseling; pre-employment guidance; opportunities for parental involvement; and
programs addressing physical, mental, and emotional health.
My Personal Take Away: I was deeply touched by Ms. Hebert’s dedication to CIS, and specifically to her students here in
Galveston. She accepted the Executive Director position with CIS after she retired from a teaching career. She has quite literally
made the education and well being of Galveston students her life’s work. May we, as future providers and ambassadors of the
Physician Assistant profession, follow Ms. Hebert’s example of making commitments to a lasting and meaningful cause.
Pictured: Second year PA students, Chelsea
Sapp (left) and Grace Liu (right) with Ms.
Connie Hebert.
Looking to Volunteer in the Community?
There are many opportunities for community
members to become involved with CIS, two of
which are especially suited for PA students and
practitioners alike. Perhaps the most beneficial
opportunity is a year-long commitment to
share lunch with and mentor a student two
times per month. It is in these lunch hours that
students learn to trust an adult mentor and
eventually build a relationship based on mutual
respect. For many students this will be the first
time they experience such a relationship. Ms. Hebert shared many success stories of students that were truly at the end of their
rope; until they were connected with a CIS mentor, brought back to school, and eventually made it to graduation.
A second opportunity, geared more toward the practicing Physician Assistant, is called “Leader Lunches.” This is a one-time
commitment to prepare a presentation and engage a classroom of students. The presentation ought to be informative and
encouraging. It should provide a clear explanation of the PA profession, as well as some practical tips for achieving success in the
years leading up to the students’ PA education. This is an excellent opportunity for Physician Assistants to be involved in the
education of young people, and specifically to highlight the unique profession available if students are willing to prepare early
and work hard.
Submitted by: Chelsea Sapp, PA-S2, Class of 2017
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PA’s VOLUNTEER AT ST. VINCENT’S CLINIC
First Year PA students volunteering at Luke’s
Society. The clinic runs on Saturday mornings
in Galveston and provides medical care for
Galveston’s medically underserved. Students
take blood pressure, shadow providers, and
help dispense medication to patients.
Left to Right: Stephanie Culwell, Kara Marquis,
Blaire Fritchie, Katie Heiberger, Carina Cure’
In addition to giving back to the local
community, students practice taking
patient histories and perform physical
exams.
Left to Right: Carina Cure’, Spencer
Anderson, Heather Cox, Charlotte
Gish
First Year PA student, Kendall Cooley, participates in a
student led phlebotomy workshop at St. Vincent’s
Student Clinic.
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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT’S INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL TEAM
PA students take a break from
studying and enjoy cheering
on their fellow classmates
during an intramural softball
game.
From left to right top row: Donovan Williams, Andrea Bowden, Stacie
Rydell, Garrett King, Kara Marquis
Bottom Row: Adel Nasser, Brad Poe, Ashley White, Danielle Williams,
Charlotte Gish
First Year PA students
enjoying their last softball
game of the season.
From Left to Right top row: Justin Brewer, Adel Nasser, Patrick
Young, Chris Thompson, Bryan Danilchuck, Ethan Geiger
Bottom Row: Jullianne Kucera, Brittany Taylor, Beth Thompson,
Stacey Frerich
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PA’S VOLUNTEER AND WISH FACULTY GOODBYE
PA Students and George the Dog
volunteering at Hometown Heroes
Health Fair in League City.
PA Students , Stephanie Culwell
and Ethan Geiger, at the
Hometown Heroes Health Fair.
Kelly Turner, Faiyzan Dhanani, Bryan
Danilchuk and Carolyn Hansen
Sara Brizena and faculty member
Ms. Samuels having a good time.
PA Studies says goodbye to Dr.
Eames and Ms. Lawrence.
We wish them the best of luck on
their new endeavors!
Aaron Sulak, Heather Cox, Nicola Looney, Avalynn Ly,
Erin Sharpe and Marlene Martinez.
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UTMB STUDENTS SERVING SHRINERS
First Year PA student, Kathleen King, volunteers with Students Serving Shriners on August
26th.
Kathleen and other UTMB students set up tables with craft materials for the patients and
their families. It was a fun time to interact with the patients and their families.
HONOR PLEDGE
On my honor, as a member of the UTMB community,
I pledge to act with integrity, compassion and respect in all my
academic and professional endeavors.
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RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS ENHANCING THEIR PROFESSION
STUDENTS EXPERIENCE LIFEFLIGHT
AT MEMORIAL HERMANN
Maria Sanchez, Blesson Cherian,
and Aylar Ansari
HANGING OUT WITH THE MINIONS
Aylar Ansari, Blesson Cherian, Maria Sanchez
and Khamron Robertson (Bottom)
LUNCH BREAK AT METHODIST
Arsah Karowalia, Karishma Ali, Shivani Hira and
Nevin George
TAKING A BREAK
FROM CLINICALS
WITH CLIFFORD
Blesson Cherian,
Maria Sanchez,
Aylar Ansari and
Khamron Robertson
FIRST DAY OF
CLINICALS AT
METHODIST
Karishma Ali,
Arsah Karowalia,
Shivani Hira and
Nevin George
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RCSA ATTEND STATE CONFERENCE
The Respiratory Care Student Association aims to promote awareness of the respiratory care profession
through participation in activities that further enrich the education of our current and prospective students. Our
mission is to provide opportunities that will allow for professional growth and development of skills necessary
to work successfully in an inter-professional healthcare team. This past summer, the Respiratory Care class of
2016 had the honor of attending the Texas Society for Respiratory Care state conference held in Houston,
Texas. Through the generous support of our fellow UTMB faculty and students, we were able to come together
as a class and fundraise all of the money to pay for the cost of everyone’s attendance, along with shirts to
represent UTMB. We also take pride in participating in several ventilator simulations with the school of
medicine to facilitate their and our patient critical care education. We feel this is a rewarding experience and
hope to continue to work with our fellow UTMB students from other schools to educate them about the role of
the respiratory therapist and how they are a valuable asset to any healthcare team.
UTMB Respiratory Care Class of 2016 wearing TSRC shirts
Anika Peters, Hoang Tran, Ennert Rutendo Manyeza, Shivani Hira, Karishma Ali, Ray Kiba Liba
Guedea, Katie McGregor, Swara Patel, Arsah Karowalia, Jocelyn Callado, Brandy Fuqua, Aylar
Ansari and Khamron Micheals Robertson.
2015 South Region Sun and Surf
III TSRC Seminar, Galveston TX
UTMB Respiratory Care Program
Faculty: Bruce Adcock and Daneen
Nastars
UTMB Respiratory Care Class of
2016 and 2017 Students:
Anumbano Ali, Ray Guedea,
Ennert Manyeza, Monique Saleh,
Swapnil Marediya, Moin
Marediya, Madiha Merchant,
Selenia Lopez, Heavens John,
James Mathew, Mabel Tufuoh,
Vasim Samnani, Van Nguyen
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WELCOME N&M MS DIETETIC INTERNS!
At the end of August, the Department of Nutrition and Metabolism welcomed their
second Master of Science/Dietetic Internship class. More than half of the class
completed undergraduate programs out-of-state, ranging from Arizona to new
Hampshire! They will start community, food service, and clinical rotations in January
2016.
Front Row L-R: Brandy Rawls, Shay Robertson (faculty), Keli Perino, Hannah Ives, Ariana Altamirano
Middle Row L-R: Mollie Johnson, Krista Luallin, Michelle Harold, Jennifer Valdez, Jaime Meno, Kaite Schmitz,
Jean Gutierrez (director)
Back Row L-R: Demi Arnold, Emilee Ten Eyck, Scout Brooks, Kaitlin Dresser, Jenna Betcher, Drusilla Rosales
(faculty)
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DPT CLASS OF 2017 WHITE COAT CEREMONY ON JULY 24, 2015
FAREWELL TO DR. ELLISON
WE WILL MISS YOU!
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OT & PT STUDENTS AND FACULTY TRAVEL TO GUATAMALA
IN AUGUST 2015
Dana Carter, Lina Asfoor, Melissa Lugo
Lina Asfoor, Sandra Esaac, Bree Williams,
Karen Aranha
Bree Williams, Dana Carter, Lina Asfoor,
Sandra Esaac
Sandra Esaac, Dr. Patricia Fingerhut, Bree
Williams
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OT’S IN THE LAB AND HANGING OUT AND HAVING FUN!
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Several OT Students Volunteered at Moody Gardens'
Adaptive Water Sports Festival on Sept 12th
From left to right: Kara Acker, Devin Wurster, Bree Villarreal,
Shannon Eizember, Danielle Knudsen, Caitlin Barrett, Susie
Dezelle, Leigh Ann Barker
PI THETA EPSILON
The Nu Chapter of Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) is the local chapter of the National
Occupational Therapy Honors Society.
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Congratulations to The Student Occupational Therapy
Association (SOTA) Class of 2016 on doing over 900 hours of
community service over the 2014-2015 School Year!!
Masters of Occupational Therapy Class of 2016
Fourth of July Social for the Residents at Tideway
Camille Doster, Sarah Vaky, Catherine Ryan, Kara Acker, Courtney Venghaus, Nikki Choe, Katie DeHaven,
Ashley Hannigan, Kelsie Townsend, Kendall Schmalriede, Alexis Gonzalez, Alex Firestone, Jordan Schneider,
Shannon Ross, Lindsey Uszler, Krystal Garza, Kara Shidlofsky, Bree Williams, Claire Volz, Maegan Hinze, Janice
Wong, Kacie Hurta
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Nicole Erpelding, Katie DeHaven, Lindsey Uszler, Alexis Gonzalez, Janice Wong, Ashley Hannigan, Bree
Williams, Maegan Hinze, Claire Volz, Krystal Garza, Kara Shidlofsky
HYGIENE KIT DRIVE
Over the summer, Occupational Therapy students held a hygiene kit drive for items like
shampoo, toothbrushes/toothpaste, menstrual hygiene items, etc. They made 55 hygiene
kit bags and distributed them at St. Luke’s breakfast on Saturday July 11th, 2015.
Bree Villarreal, Camille Doster, Janice Wong, Mercy Amali, Kara Shidlofsky, Chance Corgan, Alex
Firestone, Megan Chang
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OT’S EDUCATE SENIOR CITIZENS ON
FALLS PREVENTION AWARENESS DAY
On National Falls Prevention Day in September, seven second year occupational therapy students hosted a
falls prevention seminar event at the Holland House, a senior living facility in Galveston. With statistics
showing that 1 out of 3 people 65 and older fall each year, students took this opportunity to address
education and prevention at a local level. Students partnered with Frontera de Salud, an inter-professional
student service organization at UTMB, and the local chapter of Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE), the National
Occupational Therapy honors society, to put on an interactive event for twelve senior residents of the
Holland House. Seniors attended a presentation about common causes of falls and ways to prevent falls
within the home and in the community, and then visited four different booths which targeted different areas
of fall prevention, such as assessing home safety and using energy conservation techniques. The presentation
was well received by the seniors, with many asking questions and requesting students to return in the future.
From left to right, Sarah Vaky, OTS, Kara Shidlofsky, OTS, Cat Ryan,
OTS, Krystal Garza, OTS, Kara Acker, OTS, Janice Wong, OTS.
Not pictured: Nicole Erpelding, OTS
Cat Ryan demonstrating a safe way to get up after a
fall.
Kara Shidlofsky, OTS,
demonstrating how
to use a sock aid.
Sarah Vaky and Kara Acker eliciting audience participation by
asking a question during the presentation.
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THE CLS EXPRESS SOCCER TEAM!
Pictured: Chris Kwake, Zachary
Kennedy, Sarah Krueger, Yoel
Kidane, Victoria Barrera, Roberto
Juarez. Daud Abdigani, Latif Salau
Bottom: Joanna Flores, Robelle
Eyob, Katie Kennedy, Shawn Kahn
SHRIMP AND GUMBO FESTIVAL—5K CLS VOLUNTEERS
Amanda Odelusi, Hillary Hohn, Sarah
Krueger, Amy Conto, Joanna Flores
Lateef Salau,
Daud Abdigani,
Chris Kwake
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LAMBDA TAU STUDENTS PARTICIPATE
IN GALVESTON’S BEACH CLEAN UP!
Pictured: Anh Ta, Shawn Kahn, Stephanie
Katzenmeier, Vi Lai, Andrew Lang, Marcus Smith,
Robert Alvis, Natasha Cano, Crystal Josey, Sarah
Scaramuzzi, Victoria Berrera, Mayukh Sarkar, Alexis
Jurado, Latoya Crenshaw and Zach Kennedy.
CLS CLASS OF 2017 PROFESSIONALISM PINNING CEREMONY
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STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Senior Care (a Branch of Frontera de Salud)
Senior Care (a branch of Frontera de Salud) is welcoming new volunteers! Senior Care is an organization dedicated to educating
local seniors about healthcare and improving their quality of life through social support. Every Saturday from 10:30-11am, Senior
Care leads "Sit and Be Fit", a low-impact exercise class for senior residents at Holland House (2810 61st Street). We also organize
monthly visits at Holland House, in which pairs of students are matched with a resident to be seen each month. Volunteers are not
required to attend exercise classes every Saturday, but we do encourage students to regularly attend monthly visits to provide a
stable support system for the residents. Please email utmbsc@gmail.com if you are interested in participating!
Officers: Janice Wong, OTS, Kara Acker, OTS, Sarah Vaky, OTS
Pi Theta Epsilon
The Nu Chapter of Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) is the local chapter of the national occupational therapy honors society. Student
members at UTMB have been involved in research projects with occupational therapy faculty and service projects benefiting the
Houston and Galveston communities. In October, PTE will host a seminar at the University of Houston to speak with college
students about the occupational therapy profession. Officers of PTE are: Janice Wong, OTS, President; Sarah Vaky, OTS, Vice
President; Stephanie Wong, OTS, Vice President; Katie DeHaven, OTS, Secretary; Kelly Jackson, OTS, Treasurer; and Kara Shidlofsky,
OTS, Historian.
Pi Alpha
Pi Alpha is the national Physician Assistant honor society organized for the promotion and recognition of both PA students and
graduates. Membership signifies the inductees' significant academic achievement and honors them for their leadership, research,
community/professional service and other related activities. The society also encourages a high standard of character and conduct
among students and graduates.
Respiratory Care Student Association
The mission of the Respiratory Care Student Association (RCSA) is to promote awareness of the respiratory therapy profession,
participate in educational activities and raise funds to support goals of advancing the education of students. A further mission of
UTMB's RCSA is to provide an environment that is friendly and supportive to its current and prospective students.
SOCLS and Lambda Tau
Visit the CLS webpages for more information on the SOCLS (Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences) and the
Lambda Tau Honor Society.
Health Care Mission Trips
Each year Dr. Utsey and teams of students and licensed professionals travel internationally on a health care mission trip.
They recently returned from Guatemala. Faculty and students from the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
departments and faculty from Nutrition and Metabolism provided multidiscipline medical care in an underserved area
setting up global initiative clinical experiences for our global health care students. For more information and to see more
pictures click here.
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Vote for your favorite furry friend!
Send your vote to mebeaupr@utmb.edu
by Monday, October 12th. One vote per person
PLEASE NOTE
Parents of students who claim to have grand-doggers or
grand-kitters are not eligible to vote!
1. PLUTO K
Arsah Karowalia, RC
2. JAX
Erin Butler, PAS
3. RICKY
Casey Harrington, DPT
5. ELI
Brianna Eby, DPT
6. OZZIE
Jamie Meno, N&M
7. CHARM
Whitney Pearson, DPT
4. PARIS
Jacqueline Paris, PAS
8. RUE
Emily Baethge, OT
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9. PUMA
Drusilla Rosales, N&M
13. BYRON
Katherine Servin, PAS
17. SCOUT
Sarah Quintanilla, DPT
21. CLOVER
William Penrose, CLS
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10. LEXI-MARIE
Tina Means, CLS
14. ROXY
Raeann Legler, DPT
18. DIXIE
Samuel Roller, RC
22. GOLDIE
Maria Swartz
Rehab Sciences
11. GUNNER
Emily Hamm, OT
12. REESE WHIMPERSPOON
Kathryn Kennedy, CLS
15. ROWDY AND SHELDON
Zakkoyya Lewis
Rehab Sciences
19. MUDDIE MILLIE AND PRINCESS ANGEL
Beverly Newman, DPT
23. CHANCE
Abigail Morgan, DPT
16. SUZEE Q
Lynne Riggs, CLS
20. COOPER
Gabriella Santos, OT
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24. KITTY THE SIAMESE AND CLIFF BURTON
Brad Poe, PAS
27. PENNY AND BANNER
Justine Fowler, PAS
25. CLAUDIA
Jean Gutierrez, N & M
26. KOALA AND WES
Sylvia Blaszczyk, PAS
28. LUCY
Savanna Garrett, OT
30. CHLOE CARTER
Dana Carter, DPT
31. TROY AND COCO
Diana Dang, OT
29. BROOKLYNN
Carleigh LeDoux, OT
32. BUTCH
Kristina Schommer, DPT
35. GIZMO
Taira Hall
CLS
33. GHOST
Carolyn Hansen, PAS
36. TUCKER AND SCARLETT
Lawton King, PAS
34. CHILO
Dagamwi Solomon, CLS
37. WUMP AND SHE-RA
Spencer Anderson, PAS
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39. BORGY
Ellyn Agulto, DPT
38. PARKER AND ELLIE
Kelsey Shull, DPT
40. SARGE, STELLA, & SHRINER
Alyssa Storrier, OT
41. ROXY
Jordan Cooke, PAS
42. GABBY
Tara Patterson, OT
43. SHILOH
Stephanie Schorck, PAS
44. OLLY
Jennifer Valdez, N&M
45. DARLA
Alexis Gonzalez, OT
46. CHIEF
Aprill Curry, OT
47. IZZIE
Lesley Angle, PAS
48. CHANEL AND COCO
Roselyn Sagastume, CLS
49. BELLA
Briana Stiefer, OT
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51. HARLEY
Mary Ellen Beaupre, ASA
52. D’ART
Michelle Conley, ASA
50. GRIFFIN AND RANGER
Delaney Fisher, OT
Last years pet contest winner!
GARFIELD
Owner: Anna Kimberley, MOT
FUN AND EASY CRAFTS AND DESSERTS FOR HALLOWEEN!
(click on pictures for recipes and directions)
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SERVING THE PAST, SERVING THE PRESENT, SERVING THE FUTURE
WHY JOIN THE SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY?
It’s FUN!
It’s REWARDING!
It’s NETWORKING!
It’s EDUCATIONAL!
It’s HAVING SHP PRIDE!
It’s MEETING NEW PEOPLE!
It’s ENRICHING YOUR CAREER!
As an Ambassador, you can accumulate your volunteer hours and spruce up your resume or student profile sheet and
stand out in the crowd to receive special recognition for scholarships!
*Student Ambassadors are required to volunteer for one event for the year.
CONGRATULATIONS!
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QUICK REFERENCE PHONE NUMBERS
SHP Academic Calendar
OCTOBER
31—Halloween
NOVEMBER
11—Veteran’s Day Holiday—(No Classes)
12—Classes Resume
23—Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a “W” Fall 2015
25-27—Thanksgiving Holiday—(No Classes)
30—Classes Resume
DECEMBER
1—Online Registration Open for Spring 2016. Opens
at 8:00 am for Returning Students
7—Study Day—No Classes
8-11—Final Examination Period
11—Last Day of Fall 2015 Semester
14—Holiday Recess begins for students to continue
through January 5, 2016. Classes begin January 6,
2016
SHP COMMENCEMENT
August 12, 2016
ADA Services
Alumni Affairs
Badge Office
Bookstore
Enrollment Services
Financial Aid
Help Desk
Library
Parking Office
SHP Academic and Student Affairs
Student Health & Counseling
Student Life
Student Services
(409)747-4818
(409)772-5302
(409)772-0657
(409)772-1939
(409)772-1215
(409)772-9794
(409)772-5200
(409)772-2372
(409)772-1581
(409)772-3030
(409)747-9508
(409)772-1996
(409)747-9055
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.
SHP/SON STUDY ROOM HOURS
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
MOODY LIBRARY HOURS
7am—12am
For more information on Scholarships
Click on picture
Splash Page is about students, student groups and
academic programs in the School of Health Professions!
Please keep the pictures and articles coming! Remember
NEWS is the main component in NEWSLETTER! Please
send your articles and pictures to the editor to be
included in the next edition of Splash Page!
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The Office of Academic and Student Affairs
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Maintain the SHP Academic Calendar *Manage the ASA website *Oversight for course scheduling within MyStar/
Campus Solutions *Manage incoming students purchased background checks *Prepare the SHP Bulletin *Prepare the
SHP Dean’s List *Serve as liaison to legal office, bookstore (compile book orders), parking office, campus security,
Bio-communications, Classroom Services, and Enrollment Services *Process all students’ electronic academic forms (i.e.,
grade changes, course credit, schedule change, registration forms) *Process all student tutor hires and submit payroll
for processing *Clear students eligible for graduation by verification of coursework
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Marketing coordinator for the entire school in the creation of brochures, programs, marketing and recruitment
materials, communications, web-site updates, and presentations as required for events as needed ensuring brand/
identity standards and guidelines. *Provide program information to potential students, current students and
departmental faculty and staff by developing a comprehensive knowledge of the nature, functions and trends of the
school’s programs. *Coordinate and participate in student recruitment activities to include Open Houses, Transfer and
Graduate Fairs. *Coordination and logistical aspects of all special events working in conjunction with the Office of the
Dean and the academic and administrative departments as necessary to include development functions, Advisory
Council activities, Student Scholarship Luncheon, Commencement, SHP Causeway FunD Run/Walk, and other
school-wide events. *Student recruitment and retention events include Open Houses, Career Fairs, New Student
Orientation and other student related events.
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Request student roles for IS applications for incoming students. *Distribute welcome emails to incoming students.
*Manage updates to modules within Blackboard SHP Orientation 101 module. *Maintain SHP Users email distribution
group. *Request and distribute badges, and troubleshoot badge problems. *File and route documentation of
background checks to students upon request. *Compliance training Coordinator. *Assign locker rentals. *Lead the SHP
Student Ambassador Society meeting with the ambassadors and support their events. *Assist student organizations in
finding resources. *Act as student liaison to Student Life Office for student organization resources. *Oversee student
organization re-registration each fall. *Promote student participation in Syndrome and coordinate SHP photo
submissions. *Arrange room reservations for student groups, tutoring and events through Classroom Services.
*Produce posters for student and SHP activities. *Conduct student enrichment workshops. *Review and relay email
announcements to students. *Review, approve and monitor postings on SHP bulletin boards. *Assign tutors to student
and faculty requests. *Editor of the SHP Student Electronic Newsletter (The Splash! Page).
Darlene Bordelon
Administrative
Associate
Michelle Conley
Recruiting and
Events Coordinator
Mary Ellen Beaupre
Administrative
Secretary
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Theresa Pye
Affiliation
Agreements
Manager
Oversee and process contracts with clinical affiliates and preceptors *Maintain clinical affiliations databases
*Communicate to SHP Clinical Education Directors and their counterparts at clinical facilities the status of pending
contracts *As necessary, negotiate contract clauses and terms with facilities’ clinical education directors and legal
officers *Prepare clinical affiliations reports and updates for SHP Chairs’ Council and the SHP Clinical Education
Directors meetings
Academic & Student Affairs
Happy Fall!
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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HELPFUL
RESOURCES
School of Health Professions
Dean's Office
Academic and Student Affairs
ALPHA ETA
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS)
Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
Student Health and Counseling
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Student Life
Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
Student Government
Association
Email:
Student.Government.Asso@utmb.edu
Student News and Notes
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES
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