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Division of MLS welcomes new lab manager
By Kate Hunger
The Division of Medical Laboratory Sciences welcomed Nathan Bullock, MHA, MLT: ASCPCM, as its new faculty-laboratory manager on Dec. 1.
As laboratory manager for the program, Bullock ensures that supplies are ready in the lab and tracks safety concerns. He is responsible for the preparation and setup of all student laboratories and is an instructor in all student labs.
Registration is open for the 27th Annual Respiratory Care Symposium
The Division of Respiratory Care will host its in March — the third consecutive year the continuing education event will be virtual.
The two-day symposium will feature 12 speakers from the U.S. and around the world on a range of topics including COVID-19 and proning, sleep apnea and stroke, and mental health care and self-care for health care providers.
New BS in Medical Sciences associate program director is planning a medical imaging program
When Laura P. Vasquez was pondering her own career path, she chose a two-year radiological imaging program that would enable her to start working in a well-paid profession, fast.
OT professor shares study findings for helping children reduce stress at school
Something as simple as focusing on glitter falling gently in a sensory bottle can soothe children who experience anxiety and stress, said Mei-Ling Lin, OTR, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy.
Respiratory care students give PA students a lesson on mechanical ventilation
When first-year Physician Assistant Studies student Bryce Holmgren recently had the chance to learn about mechanical ventilators from a group of graduate respiratory care students, she peppered them with questions.
“I was honestly shocked by the whole thing,” Holmgren said. “I was like, ‘Wow, they are expecting us to be able to write orders and know the machines and see what needs to be changed.’ I can’t believe what it would be like to go to clinics or the real world and not have that experience.”
Studying to be a PA in Laredo enables student to attend grad school and still enjoy family time in her hometown
Going to graduate school in her hometown of Laredo has allowed first-year Master of Physician Assistant Studies student Annalee Aldape to expand her career options while staying connected to family.
Physician Assistant Studies program is offered in Laredo at newly dedicated center
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies program expanded to Laredo in summer 2021 and the first cohort has completed its first two semesters of the 30-month program.
PT professor has a heart for research, teaching and clinical practice
Growing up in the Philippines, Assistant Professor Bobby Belarmino, PT, DPT, PhD, CCS, was mesmerized by the power of the heart.
“I was always fascinated by the heart since I was a little boy; how one single organ the size of a fist is so strong that when the heart stops … you know what happens,” said Dr. Belarmino, a faculty member in the Department of Physical Therapy. “It’s not like a broken bone that will heal eventually, and you can still continue to live your life. When the heart stops, you know the result.”
Patients always come first, PA Studies commencement speaker tells graduates
P. Eugene “Gene” Jones, PhD, PA-C, professor emeritus, delivered remarks as the distinguished commencement speaker at the Dec. 10 graduation of the Physician Assistant Class of 2021.
Dr. Jones, who was named a professor emeritus of physician assistant studies at UT Southwestern in 2017, delivered an inspirational address, with a focus on how graduates can be great PAs.
PA Studies Class of 2021 graduates
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2021 graduated on Dec. 10 at Holly Auditorium.
School of Health Professions Dean David Shelledy, PhD, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, FASAHP, congratulated the 44 graduates on their accomplishments despite the challenges of COVID-19.
Finding the opportunity in disruption: Communication sciences and disorders professor attends national research meeting
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges to researchers trying to maintain the momentum of their work. Communication Sciences and Disorders Assistant Professor Rocío Norman, PhD, CCC-SLP, who researches mild traumatic brain injury, experienced this when the COVID-19 protocols meant her had to shut down for at least six months.
Two ways to help others this holiday season
Looking for a way to make life a little brighter for others this holiday season? Here are two opportunities to do just that:
Nursing Home Clothing Drive: Drop off new sweatshirts, sweatpants, and non-slip socks to the School of Health Professions Office of Admissions and Special Programs, DTL 2.207R, through Dec. 10. .
MLS students compete in national “cell bowl”
It turns out if you’ve seen one blood cell, you haven’t seen them all.
Why graduate students should engage in cultural experiences early
Speech-language pathology students benefit from receiving intentional training to serve diverse populations early on in their graduate school careers, according to an article authored by Communication Sciences and Disorders Assistant Professor Casey Taliancich-Klinger, PhD, CCC-SLP, that published in the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology.
Allied Health Week open house introduces high school students to health professions
In an effort to increase awareness about health professions careers among high school students, the School of Health Professions Office of Admissions hosted a virtual open house to celebrate Allied Health Week 2021.
The Office of Recruitment and Science Outreach helped organize and promote the open house, held via Zoom on Nov. 5. About 160 high school students from around the San Antonio area attended the event, said School of Health Professions Director of Admissions and Special Programs Melina Dauto Benavidez.
PT professor’s research featured in New York Times series on chronic pain
Physical Therapy Associate Professor Wei Liu, PhD, studies the use of prescribed tai chi forms to treat knee osteoarthritis.
Dr. Liu’s research, which is funded by a K23 grant from the National Institutes of Health, is featured in “How to Exercise With Chronic Pain,” published Nov. 9 as part of .
OT student receives leadership award at annual state OT conference
Third-year occupational therapy doctoral student Jennifer Sanchez received the 2021 Student Leadership Award at the Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA) annual conference, held Nov. 5-6.
Dr. Giselle Carnaby is new director of PhD in Health Sciences program
An academic research career was not what Program Director Giselle Carnaby, MPH, PhD, envisioned for her future when she began practicing as a speech-language pathologist.
But several years into practice, she found herself frustrated by questions she could not find answers for in the literature.
Respiratory Care Week Alumni Profile: Luzolo Tapir Dienda
Luzolo Tapir Dienda, MSRC, RRT-ACCS, RCP, had been a practicing respiratory therapist for 15 years when he decided to earn a master’s degree to expand his career options.
“I wanted to be an expert in what I do,” he said. “I wanted to open myself to new opportunities and be the best practitioner I can be.”
PT faculty present their work at annual TPTA conference
Physical therapists can help people with acute decompensated heart failure avoid going back into the hospital, according to one of several presentations delivered by faculty from the at the 2021 Texas Physical Therapy Association annual conference.
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