Splash Page Summer 2015 Edition
Transcript of Splash Page Summer 2015 Edition
SUMMER EDITION 2015 1
Welcome New Physician Assistants
The PA White Coat Ceremony officially welcomed
and cloaked 90 new Physician Assistants with white
coats on Friday June 26 in Levin Hall This
tradition highlights the rite of passage of entering
students into the PA curriculum profession and
patient care After an intense day of orientation
they began their first day of class on July 1
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
PTA-DPT 2-3
OT 4-10
Kickball Champs 11
Student Ambassadors 12
PA 13-16
DPT 16-20
RC 21-22
CLS 23
The Bulletin Board 24
Splash Page Dedication 25
Helpful Resources 26
J U L Y 7 2 0 1 5
S U M M E R E D I T I O N
Best Wishes PArsquos
SUMMER EDITION 2015 2
SHP WELCOMED 18 NEW PTA-DPT BRIDGE
STUDENTS ON APRIL 30th
Left to Right on Top Row Rudy Solis Austin Creel Melissa Lugo Sunny Kelly Kelsey Kelley Robin Thurman Nancy Johnson Deborah Salas Buck Wike Laroche Philocles Left to Right on Bottom Row Dario Fernandez Roel Nunez Clint Bacchus Zach Evans Wade Garrett Tyler Nickles Jason DeBoom Jared Horne
SUMMER EDITION 2015 3
Left to Right Laroche Philocles Melissa Lugo Robin Thurman Kelsey Kelly
(back) Nancy Johnson (front) Sunny Kelly Jared Horne Dario Fernandez
Robin Thurman Kelsey Kelley Sunny Kelly Nancy Johnson
PTA-DPTrsquos exploring Galveston beaches Pleasure Pier and the Spot
Left to Right Robin Thurman Sunny Kelly Kelsey Kelley Nancy Johnson
Robin Thurman Kelsey Kelley
Sunny Kelly Nancy Johnson
SUMMER EDITION 2015 4
The OT class of 2016 went to the First Annual Allied Health Games hosted by UT Health Science Center in San Antonio April 11-12 We participated in numerous field day activities including basketball tug-o-war volleyball sac race relays and a watermelon eating contest just to name a few It is my pleasure to inform you that the UTMB OT class of 2016 won the whole thing We competed against other OT programs PT PA CLS and other graduate school programs
~Megan Hinze OT co 2016
THE OTrsquos TAKE ALL AT THE FIRST ANNUAL
ALLIED HEALTH GAMES IN SAN ANTONIO
SUMMER EDITION 2015 5
Water balloon toss volleyball and sack races
SUMMER EDITION 2015 6
Anna Kimberly
SUMMER EDITION 2015 7
Taking first place and beating out 6 other teams at the San Antonio Allied Health Games UT Health Science Center
Back row from left to right Bree Williams Lynsey Wenner Jamie Whitt Shannon Eizember Kendall Schmalriede
Second row left to right Anna Kimberley Kelsie Townsend Courtney Venghaus Melissa Manning
Front row left to right Abby Zimmerman Maegan Hinze Claire Volz and Ashley Hanigan
SUMMER EDITION 2015 8
Maegan Hinze Katie DeHaven Ashley Hanigan
Left to Right Kara Shidlofsky Sarah Vaky Cat Ryan Kara Acker
Occupational Therapy PTE Honor Society Induction
May 30 2015
Kara Acker Janice Wong Stephanie Wong Lina Asfoor Sarah Vaky Nicole Choe Susie Dezelle Nicole Erpelding Katie DeHaven Sandra Esaac Kelly Jackson Ashley Hanigan Kara Shidlofsky Maegan Hinze Hannah Carroll Cristal Martinez Cat Ryan and Lauren Stewart
SUMMER EDITION 2015 9
Written by Tara Patterson Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Therapy
My research is on therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy for individuals living with multiple sclerosis and I was asked to give a talk to a support group for individuals living with MS highlighting this unique type of activity Eight students recently inducted in Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) the specialized honor society for occupational therapy students signed up to work with me to fulfill requirements for a scholarly project Students put together a power point presentation that described the use of animals and horses as therapy tools the difference between therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy what occupational therapy is and benefits for individuals living with MS They also included evidence based research to support these activities for individuals living with MS and included activities and simulations for those attending to participate in The talk was given on Saturday June 27
th in Sugarland I have received a lot of compliments from the individuals that
attended and I would like to recognize the PTE students who worked on this project
Horses and HippotherapymdashOH MY
From left to right
Nicole Choe Cristal Martinez
Kara Acker Sarah Vaky
Tara Patterson Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
From left to right
Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
Sarah Vaky Kara Acker
Cristal Martinez Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Nicole Choe (on therapy ball)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 10
OTrsquos Enjoying Class and Getting Involved in the Community
Aprill Curry and Kara Acker posing for a picture in their Neuro Lab
Cat Ryan Kendall Schmalriede and Bree Williams volunteer at Galvestonrsquos Beach Clean-Up
SUMMER EDITION 2015 11
KICKBALL CHAMPIONS A mix of OT PA and medical students
Left to right in the top row Adam Ward Eric Sanders Alex Winchester Chris Wright Danielle Knudsen Harrison Scofield Chance Corgan and Sam Crider Left to right bottom row Claire Volz Kelsie Townsend Abby Zimmerman Ashley Hanigan and Kelsie Elder
SUMMER EDITION 2015 12
THE SHP STUDENT AMBASSADORS RALLIED
TO SAVE LIVES
The Student Ambassadors held two ldquoBe the Matchrdquo bone marrow registration drives in the lobby of SHP and in the hallway of John Sealy hospital in March and April Each registration was a great success ldquoBe the Matchrdquo wwwbethematchorg is an organization that matches bone marrow donors to blood cancer patients needing a bone marrow transplant It can often mean a matter of life or death for the patients Congratulations to our Student Ambassadors for stepping up and organizing this life changing event Tenisha Brackens and
Madison Carbaugh
If you would like to get more involved in
your community go to Student Life at
httpwwwutmbeduStudentLife
GettingInvolved
There are over 70 active professional and
discipline-specific student organizations
SUMMER EDITION 2015 13
I never fully comprehended the depth of war in fact I still donrsquot Sadly my experience has been limited to Hollywood war films
which glorify a singular event or person Naively I hadnrsquot given war much thought until recently when I realized the magnitude of
my ignorance and the impact it made on my patients
My clinical rotations seemed just like any other second or third year PA student I was making my way through primary care
internal medicine surgery emergency and had finally emerged upon the notorious mental health rotation Honestly I wasnrsquot
looking forward to it Ignorance lead me to preemptively judge the subject I wanted to instead learn new exam skills and practice
physical assessments As I suspected my first few days were simply shadowing listening in as the psychiatrist weaved her way
through suicidal ideation depression a discussion of nightmares and insomnia hyper-vigilance and interpersonal struggles At the
end of one of the appointments a patient turned towards me his eyes intently focused on mine and asked ldquoSo what did you
learn todayrdquo It gave me pause and I reflected What had I learned
I had attended a PTSD group with ten Vietnam veterans and the staff psychologist I had learned that there are close to 85 million
Vietnam Vets of the estimated 92 million that served during that era still alive and nearly 29 of those veterans using VA Health
Care have been diagnosed with PTSD Astoundingly PTSD was only recently recognized 35 years ago
Reflecting on my father who also served in the Vietnam War I began to wonder why he rarely ever talked about his time in
Vietnam The reality then started to set in My father may have some of the same emotions these vets alluded to during group
therapy They spoke of guilt experienced after men in their platoon did not return yet they themselves did the shame felt
returning to the US during the anti-war era of the 1960s and 70s the memories of 24-hour attacks and the desperation of a
helicopter sound overhead indicating air support My fatherrsquos experience had a lot of parallel to the vets I work with who have also
served our country I began to feel a deep appreciation for being able to be a part of this rotation
There are many vets who struggle with the undeniable human emotions of depression anxiety PTSD and mood disorders As a PA
student this rotation gave me the confidence to serve and treat patients with mental health needs I feel assured in knowing how
to manage and counsel mental health patient in primary care and when to refer
There is a growing need for mental health providers in medicine I encourage other students to garner as much knowledge and skills in this field while they can Whether or not one works with veterans or the general population managing mental health is a lifelong skill and one that may offer a great service to those who need it most
Serving Those
Who Served By Sara Swindle PA-Student
Reprinted from the PA Student Essentials website httpwwwpastudentessentialscom
Darrell D Turner PhD Staff Psychologist Texas City VA Clinic amp Sara Swindle PAS Printed with permission
SUMMER EDITION 2015 14
The PA Profession What makes PArsquos different than other healthcare providers What sets the Physician Assistant (PA) apart from most other healthcare professionals is the fact that the PA has the ability to perform a wide variety of medical tasks and skills PArsquos can
PArsquos specific responsibilities depend on multiple factors including state laws the setting in
which they work level of experience and their specialty Information from wwwaapaorg
and httpshputmbeduPhysicianAssistantStudiesThe Professionasp
Carinthia Guidry a second year Physician Assistant (PA) student was recently elected as the lead student representative for the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants (AFPPA) She will serve on the Board of Directors for the organization holding the only student seat on the board The Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants was founded in 1998 with a mission to foster the educational and professional interests of family practice PAsrdquo Members of the AFPPA represent all 50 states and include primary care and specialty PAs student PAs as well as nurse practitioners and other health professionals As lead student representative Carinthia will be the spokesperson for all PA students interested in a career in primary care Her duties include developing a strategic plan to promote primary care to PA students She
will work closely with AFPPA leaders to increase student awareness and membership She will attend national conferences conduct programs and work closely with organization leaders Carinthia is passionate about primary care and feels it is the key to reducing health disparities in the US While at UTMB she volunteers with the Luke Society St Vincentrsquos Clinic Hands and Feet Medical Missions and the Inter-professional Pediatric Advocacy Program (IPAP) Carinthia plans to work in primary care upon graduation in 2016
Take medical histories Write prescriptions
Perform physical exams Educate on disease conditions
Diagnose and treat illnesses Advise on preventive care
Craft treatment plans Perform procedures
Order and interpret tests and imaging studies
Assist in surgeries
UTMB PA Student Elected to Board of Directors for the
Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
SUMMER EDITION 2015 15
PArsquos Practice Clinical Skills
SUMMER EDITION 2015 16
DPTrsquos Practice
Adaptive Basketball
Skills Pictured JC Trejo
Irfan Khan Jaime Gonzalez
In May I attended the AAPA conference in the beautiful city of San Francisco Being among thousands of PAs and PA students from across the nation was energizing and was a great opportunity for social and professional networking I had the privilege of attending lectures from experts in the field hearing the latest updates on everything from acute coronary syndromes to prostate cancer I attended student activities where I was encouraged in my education and learned some valuable information for beginning my career I also attended product theatres and exhibitions where I saw some of the latest career tools and medical innovations I even had the chance to network with some recruiters and visit specialty organizations I loved the sense of unity being among so many others who shared my professional interests and goals It was a refreshing reminder of the incomparable value of the PA profession and made me excited about the outstanding future of PAs in America and my role as one of them The location was certainly not overlooked The weather in San Francisco was beautiful that week and I enjoyed some good eats in the city and a stroll through Golden Gate Park Im looking forward to the 2016 AAPA conference in San Antonio Written by Amara Childers PAS-2
SUMMER EDITION 2015 17
PT Day on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month nearly a thousand Physical Therapy colleagues attended PT Day on Capitol Hill where they experienced various elements of the PT professions legislative involvement The participants viewed the meetings of the APTAs House of Delegates where they were educated on various legislative bills that involve the PT profession Training was given to the PT attendees on various talking points they could use the next day during their interactions with senators and representatives regarding four PT bills
Two UTMB attendees of the PT Day on Capitol Hill were Kayla Floyd SPT and Kelsey Shull SPT Please follow the link to read Kaylarsquos individual reflection Kayla Floyd SPT
Left to Right
Kayla Floyd SPT Mary Moody (Dr Brian Babins Legislative Correspondent)
Kelsey Shull SPT Carolyn Utsey PT PhD
Janna McGaugh PT ScD COMT
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 2
SHP WELCOMED 18 NEW PTA-DPT BRIDGE
STUDENTS ON APRIL 30th
Left to Right on Top Row Rudy Solis Austin Creel Melissa Lugo Sunny Kelly Kelsey Kelley Robin Thurman Nancy Johnson Deborah Salas Buck Wike Laroche Philocles Left to Right on Bottom Row Dario Fernandez Roel Nunez Clint Bacchus Zach Evans Wade Garrett Tyler Nickles Jason DeBoom Jared Horne
SUMMER EDITION 2015 3
Left to Right Laroche Philocles Melissa Lugo Robin Thurman Kelsey Kelly
(back) Nancy Johnson (front) Sunny Kelly Jared Horne Dario Fernandez
Robin Thurman Kelsey Kelley Sunny Kelly Nancy Johnson
PTA-DPTrsquos exploring Galveston beaches Pleasure Pier and the Spot
Left to Right Robin Thurman Sunny Kelly Kelsey Kelley Nancy Johnson
Robin Thurman Kelsey Kelley
Sunny Kelly Nancy Johnson
SUMMER EDITION 2015 4
The OT class of 2016 went to the First Annual Allied Health Games hosted by UT Health Science Center in San Antonio April 11-12 We participated in numerous field day activities including basketball tug-o-war volleyball sac race relays and a watermelon eating contest just to name a few It is my pleasure to inform you that the UTMB OT class of 2016 won the whole thing We competed against other OT programs PT PA CLS and other graduate school programs
~Megan Hinze OT co 2016
THE OTrsquos TAKE ALL AT THE FIRST ANNUAL
ALLIED HEALTH GAMES IN SAN ANTONIO
SUMMER EDITION 2015 5
Water balloon toss volleyball and sack races
SUMMER EDITION 2015 6
Anna Kimberly
SUMMER EDITION 2015 7
Taking first place and beating out 6 other teams at the San Antonio Allied Health Games UT Health Science Center
Back row from left to right Bree Williams Lynsey Wenner Jamie Whitt Shannon Eizember Kendall Schmalriede
Second row left to right Anna Kimberley Kelsie Townsend Courtney Venghaus Melissa Manning
Front row left to right Abby Zimmerman Maegan Hinze Claire Volz and Ashley Hanigan
SUMMER EDITION 2015 8
Maegan Hinze Katie DeHaven Ashley Hanigan
Left to Right Kara Shidlofsky Sarah Vaky Cat Ryan Kara Acker
Occupational Therapy PTE Honor Society Induction
May 30 2015
Kara Acker Janice Wong Stephanie Wong Lina Asfoor Sarah Vaky Nicole Choe Susie Dezelle Nicole Erpelding Katie DeHaven Sandra Esaac Kelly Jackson Ashley Hanigan Kara Shidlofsky Maegan Hinze Hannah Carroll Cristal Martinez Cat Ryan and Lauren Stewart
SUMMER EDITION 2015 9
Written by Tara Patterson Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Therapy
My research is on therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy for individuals living with multiple sclerosis and I was asked to give a talk to a support group for individuals living with MS highlighting this unique type of activity Eight students recently inducted in Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) the specialized honor society for occupational therapy students signed up to work with me to fulfill requirements for a scholarly project Students put together a power point presentation that described the use of animals and horses as therapy tools the difference between therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy what occupational therapy is and benefits for individuals living with MS They also included evidence based research to support these activities for individuals living with MS and included activities and simulations for those attending to participate in The talk was given on Saturday June 27
th in Sugarland I have received a lot of compliments from the individuals that
attended and I would like to recognize the PTE students who worked on this project
Horses and HippotherapymdashOH MY
From left to right
Nicole Choe Cristal Martinez
Kara Acker Sarah Vaky
Tara Patterson Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
From left to right
Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
Sarah Vaky Kara Acker
Cristal Martinez Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Nicole Choe (on therapy ball)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 10
OTrsquos Enjoying Class and Getting Involved in the Community
Aprill Curry and Kara Acker posing for a picture in their Neuro Lab
Cat Ryan Kendall Schmalriede and Bree Williams volunteer at Galvestonrsquos Beach Clean-Up
SUMMER EDITION 2015 11
KICKBALL CHAMPIONS A mix of OT PA and medical students
Left to right in the top row Adam Ward Eric Sanders Alex Winchester Chris Wright Danielle Knudsen Harrison Scofield Chance Corgan and Sam Crider Left to right bottom row Claire Volz Kelsie Townsend Abby Zimmerman Ashley Hanigan and Kelsie Elder
SUMMER EDITION 2015 12
THE SHP STUDENT AMBASSADORS RALLIED
TO SAVE LIVES
The Student Ambassadors held two ldquoBe the Matchrdquo bone marrow registration drives in the lobby of SHP and in the hallway of John Sealy hospital in March and April Each registration was a great success ldquoBe the Matchrdquo wwwbethematchorg is an organization that matches bone marrow donors to blood cancer patients needing a bone marrow transplant It can often mean a matter of life or death for the patients Congratulations to our Student Ambassadors for stepping up and organizing this life changing event Tenisha Brackens and
Madison Carbaugh
If you would like to get more involved in
your community go to Student Life at
httpwwwutmbeduStudentLife
GettingInvolved
There are over 70 active professional and
discipline-specific student organizations
SUMMER EDITION 2015 13
I never fully comprehended the depth of war in fact I still donrsquot Sadly my experience has been limited to Hollywood war films
which glorify a singular event or person Naively I hadnrsquot given war much thought until recently when I realized the magnitude of
my ignorance and the impact it made on my patients
My clinical rotations seemed just like any other second or third year PA student I was making my way through primary care
internal medicine surgery emergency and had finally emerged upon the notorious mental health rotation Honestly I wasnrsquot
looking forward to it Ignorance lead me to preemptively judge the subject I wanted to instead learn new exam skills and practice
physical assessments As I suspected my first few days were simply shadowing listening in as the psychiatrist weaved her way
through suicidal ideation depression a discussion of nightmares and insomnia hyper-vigilance and interpersonal struggles At the
end of one of the appointments a patient turned towards me his eyes intently focused on mine and asked ldquoSo what did you
learn todayrdquo It gave me pause and I reflected What had I learned
I had attended a PTSD group with ten Vietnam veterans and the staff psychologist I had learned that there are close to 85 million
Vietnam Vets of the estimated 92 million that served during that era still alive and nearly 29 of those veterans using VA Health
Care have been diagnosed with PTSD Astoundingly PTSD was only recently recognized 35 years ago
Reflecting on my father who also served in the Vietnam War I began to wonder why he rarely ever talked about his time in
Vietnam The reality then started to set in My father may have some of the same emotions these vets alluded to during group
therapy They spoke of guilt experienced after men in their platoon did not return yet they themselves did the shame felt
returning to the US during the anti-war era of the 1960s and 70s the memories of 24-hour attacks and the desperation of a
helicopter sound overhead indicating air support My fatherrsquos experience had a lot of parallel to the vets I work with who have also
served our country I began to feel a deep appreciation for being able to be a part of this rotation
There are many vets who struggle with the undeniable human emotions of depression anxiety PTSD and mood disorders As a PA
student this rotation gave me the confidence to serve and treat patients with mental health needs I feel assured in knowing how
to manage and counsel mental health patient in primary care and when to refer
There is a growing need for mental health providers in medicine I encourage other students to garner as much knowledge and skills in this field while they can Whether or not one works with veterans or the general population managing mental health is a lifelong skill and one that may offer a great service to those who need it most
Serving Those
Who Served By Sara Swindle PA-Student
Reprinted from the PA Student Essentials website httpwwwpastudentessentialscom
Darrell D Turner PhD Staff Psychologist Texas City VA Clinic amp Sara Swindle PAS Printed with permission
SUMMER EDITION 2015 14
The PA Profession What makes PArsquos different than other healthcare providers What sets the Physician Assistant (PA) apart from most other healthcare professionals is the fact that the PA has the ability to perform a wide variety of medical tasks and skills PArsquos can
PArsquos specific responsibilities depend on multiple factors including state laws the setting in
which they work level of experience and their specialty Information from wwwaapaorg
and httpshputmbeduPhysicianAssistantStudiesThe Professionasp
Carinthia Guidry a second year Physician Assistant (PA) student was recently elected as the lead student representative for the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants (AFPPA) She will serve on the Board of Directors for the organization holding the only student seat on the board The Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants was founded in 1998 with a mission to foster the educational and professional interests of family practice PAsrdquo Members of the AFPPA represent all 50 states and include primary care and specialty PAs student PAs as well as nurse practitioners and other health professionals As lead student representative Carinthia will be the spokesperson for all PA students interested in a career in primary care Her duties include developing a strategic plan to promote primary care to PA students She
will work closely with AFPPA leaders to increase student awareness and membership She will attend national conferences conduct programs and work closely with organization leaders Carinthia is passionate about primary care and feels it is the key to reducing health disparities in the US While at UTMB she volunteers with the Luke Society St Vincentrsquos Clinic Hands and Feet Medical Missions and the Inter-professional Pediatric Advocacy Program (IPAP) Carinthia plans to work in primary care upon graduation in 2016
Take medical histories Write prescriptions
Perform physical exams Educate on disease conditions
Diagnose and treat illnesses Advise on preventive care
Craft treatment plans Perform procedures
Order and interpret tests and imaging studies
Assist in surgeries
UTMB PA Student Elected to Board of Directors for the
Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
SUMMER EDITION 2015 15
PArsquos Practice Clinical Skills
SUMMER EDITION 2015 16
DPTrsquos Practice
Adaptive Basketball
Skills Pictured JC Trejo
Irfan Khan Jaime Gonzalez
In May I attended the AAPA conference in the beautiful city of San Francisco Being among thousands of PAs and PA students from across the nation was energizing and was a great opportunity for social and professional networking I had the privilege of attending lectures from experts in the field hearing the latest updates on everything from acute coronary syndromes to prostate cancer I attended student activities where I was encouraged in my education and learned some valuable information for beginning my career I also attended product theatres and exhibitions where I saw some of the latest career tools and medical innovations I even had the chance to network with some recruiters and visit specialty organizations I loved the sense of unity being among so many others who shared my professional interests and goals It was a refreshing reminder of the incomparable value of the PA profession and made me excited about the outstanding future of PAs in America and my role as one of them The location was certainly not overlooked The weather in San Francisco was beautiful that week and I enjoyed some good eats in the city and a stroll through Golden Gate Park Im looking forward to the 2016 AAPA conference in San Antonio Written by Amara Childers PAS-2
SUMMER EDITION 2015 17
PT Day on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month nearly a thousand Physical Therapy colleagues attended PT Day on Capitol Hill where they experienced various elements of the PT professions legislative involvement The participants viewed the meetings of the APTAs House of Delegates where they were educated on various legislative bills that involve the PT profession Training was given to the PT attendees on various talking points they could use the next day during their interactions with senators and representatives regarding four PT bills
Two UTMB attendees of the PT Day on Capitol Hill were Kayla Floyd SPT and Kelsey Shull SPT Please follow the link to read Kaylarsquos individual reflection Kayla Floyd SPT
Left to Right
Kayla Floyd SPT Mary Moody (Dr Brian Babins Legislative Correspondent)
Kelsey Shull SPT Carolyn Utsey PT PhD
Janna McGaugh PT ScD COMT
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 3
Left to Right Laroche Philocles Melissa Lugo Robin Thurman Kelsey Kelly
(back) Nancy Johnson (front) Sunny Kelly Jared Horne Dario Fernandez
Robin Thurman Kelsey Kelley Sunny Kelly Nancy Johnson
PTA-DPTrsquos exploring Galveston beaches Pleasure Pier and the Spot
Left to Right Robin Thurman Sunny Kelly Kelsey Kelley Nancy Johnson
Robin Thurman Kelsey Kelley
Sunny Kelly Nancy Johnson
SUMMER EDITION 2015 4
The OT class of 2016 went to the First Annual Allied Health Games hosted by UT Health Science Center in San Antonio April 11-12 We participated in numerous field day activities including basketball tug-o-war volleyball sac race relays and a watermelon eating contest just to name a few It is my pleasure to inform you that the UTMB OT class of 2016 won the whole thing We competed against other OT programs PT PA CLS and other graduate school programs
~Megan Hinze OT co 2016
THE OTrsquos TAKE ALL AT THE FIRST ANNUAL
ALLIED HEALTH GAMES IN SAN ANTONIO
SUMMER EDITION 2015 5
Water balloon toss volleyball and sack races
SUMMER EDITION 2015 6
Anna Kimberly
SUMMER EDITION 2015 7
Taking first place and beating out 6 other teams at the San Antonio Allied Health Games UT Health Science Center
Back row from left to right Bree Williams Lynsey Wenner Jamie Whitt Shannon Eizember Kendall Schmalriede
Second row left to right Anna Kimberley Kelsie Townsend Courtney Venghaus Melissa Manning
Front row left to right Abby Zimmerman Maegan Hinze Claire Volz and Ashley Hanigan
SUMMER EDITION 2015 8
Maegan Hinze Katie DeHaven Ashley Hanigan
Left to Right Kara Shidlofsky Sarah Vaky Cat Ryan Kara Acker
Occupational Therapy PTE Honor Society Induction
May 30 2015
Kara Acker Janice Wong Stephanie Wong Lina Asfoor Sarah Vaky Nicole Choe Susie Dezelle Nicole Erpelding Katie DeHaven Sandra Esaac Kelly Jackson Ashley Hanigan Kara Shidlofsky Maegan Hinze Hannah Carroll Cristal Martinez Cat Ryan and Lauren Stewart
SUMMER EDITION 2015 9
Written by Tara Patterson Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Therapy
My research is on therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy for individuals living with multiple sclerosis and I was asked to give a talk to a support group for individuals living with MS highlighting this unique type of activity Eight students recently inducted in Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) the specialized honor society for occupational therapy students signed up to work with me to fulfill requirements for a scholarly project Students put together a power point presentation that described the use of animals and horses as therapy tools the difference between therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy what occupational therapy is and benefits for individuals living with MS They also included evidence based research to support these activities for individuals living with MS and included activities and simulations for those attending to participate in The talk was given on Saturday June 27
th in Sugarland I have received a lot of compliments from the individuals that
attended and I would like to recognize the PTE students who worked on this project
Horses and HippotherapymdashOH MY
From left to right
Nicole Choe Cristal Martinez
Kara Acker Sarah Vaky
Tara Patterson Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
From left to right
Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
Sarah Vaky Kara Acker
Cristal Martinez Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Nicole Choe (on therapy ball)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 10
OTrsquos Enjoying Class and Getting Involved in the Community
Aprill Curry and Kara Acker posing for a picture in their Neuro Lab
Cat Ryan Kendall Schmalriede and Bree Williams volunteer at Galvestonrsquos Beach Clean-Up
SUMMER EDITION 2015 11
KICKBALL CHAMPIONS A mix of OT PA and medical students
Left to right in the top row Adam Ward Eric Sanders Alex Winchester Chris Wright Danielle Knudsen Harrison Scofield Chance Corgan and Sam Crider Left to right bottom row Claire Volz Kelsie Townsend Abby Zimmerman Ashley Hanigan and Kelsie Elder
SUMMER EDITION 2015 12
THE SHP STUDENT AMBASSADORS RALLIED
TO SAVE LIVES
The Student Ambassadors held two ldquoBe the Matchrdquo bone marrow registration drives in the lobby of SHP and in the hallway of John Sealy hospital in March and April Each registration was a great success ldquoBe the Matchrdquo wwwbethematchorg is an organization that matches bone marrow donors to blood cancer patients needing a bone marrow transplant It can often mean a matter of life or death for the patients Congratulations to our Student Ambassadors for stepping up and organizing this life changing event Tenisha Brackens and
Madison Carbaugh
If you would like to get more involved in
your community go to Student Life at
httpwwwutmbeduStudentLife
GettingInvolved
There are over 70 active professional and
discipline-specific student organizations
SUMMER EDITION 2015 13
I never fully comprehended the depth of war in fact I still donrsquot Sadly my experience has been limited to Hollywood war films
which glorify a singular event or person Naively I hadnrsquot given war much thought until recently when I realized the magnitude of
my ignorance and the impact it made on my patients
My clinical rotations seemed just like any other second or third year PA student I was making my way through primary care
internal medicine surgery emergency and had finally emerged upon the notorious mental health rotation Honestly I wasnrsquot
looking forward to it Ignorance lead me to preemptively judge the subject I wanted to instead learn new exam skills and practice
physical assessments As I suspected my first few days were simply shadowing listening in as the psychiatrist weaved her way
through suicidal ideation depression a discussion of nightmares and insomnia hyper-vigilance and interpersonal struggles At the
end of one of the appointments a patient turned towards me his eyes intently focused on mine and asked ldquoSo what did you
learn todayrdquo It gave me pause and I reflected What had I learned
I had attended a PTSD group with ten Vietnam veterans and the staff psychologist I had learned that there are close to 85 million
Vietnam Vets of the estimated 92 million that served during that era still alive and nearly 29 of those veterans using VA Health
Care have been diagnosed with PTSD Astoundingly PTSD was only recently recognized 35 years ago
Reflecting on my father who also served in the Vietnam War I began to wonder why he rarely ever talked about his time in
Vietnam The reality then started to set in My father may have some of the same emotions these vets alluded to during group
therapy They spoke of guilt experienced after men in their platoon did not return yet they themselves did the shame felt
returning to the US during the anti-war era of the 1960s and 70s the memories of 24-hour attacks and the desperation of a
helicopter sound overhead indicating air support My fatherrsquos experience had a lot of parallel to the vets I work with who have also
served our country I began to feel a deep appreciation for being able to be a part of this rotation
There are many vets who struggle with the undeniable human emotions of depression anxiety PTSD and mood disorders As a PA
student this rotation gave me the confidence to serve and treat patients with mental health needs I feel assured in knowing how
to manage and counsel mental health patient in primary care and when to refer
There is a growing need for mental health providers in medicine I encourage other students to garner as much knowledge and skills in this field while they can Whether or not one works with veterans or the general population managing mental health is a lifelong skill and one that may offer a great service to those who need it most
Serving Those
Who Served By Sara Swindle PA-Student
Reprinted from the PA Student Essentials website httpwwwpastudentessentialscom
Darrell D Turner PhD Staff Psychologist Texas City VA Clinic amp Sara Swindle PAS Printed with permission
SUMMER EDITION 2015 14
The PA Profession What makes PArsquos different than other healthcare providers What sets the Physician Assistant (PA) apart from most other healthcare professionals is the fact that the PA has the ability to perform a wide variety of medical tasks and skills PArsquos can
PArsquos specific responsibilities depend on multiple factors including state laws the setting in
which they work level of experience and their specialty Information from wwwaapaorg
and httpshputmbeduPhysicianAssistantStudiesThe Professionasp
Carinthia Guidry a second year Physician Assistant (PA) student was recently elected as the lead student representative for the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants (AFPPA) She will serve on the Board of Directors for the organization holding the only student seat on the board The Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants was founded in 1998 with a mission to foster the educational and professional interests of family practice PAsrdquo Members of the AFPPA represent all 50 states and include primary care and specialty PAs student PAs as well as nurse practitioners and other health professionals As lead student representative Carinthia will be the spokesperson for all PA students interested in a career in primary care Her duties include developing a strategic plan to promote primary care to PA students She
will work closely with AFPPA leaders to increase student awareness and membership She will attend national conferences conduct programs and work closely with organization leaders Carinthia is passionate about primary care and feels it is the key to reducing health disparities in the US While at UTMB she volunteers with the Luke Society St Vincentrsquos Clinic Hands and Feet Medical Missions and the Inter-professional Pediatric Advocacy Program (IPAP) Carinthia plans to work in primary care upon graduation in 2016
Take medical histories Write prescriptions
Perform physical exams Educate on disease conditions
Diagnose and treat illnesses Advise on preventive care
Craft treatment plans Perform procedures
Order and interpret tests and imaging studies
Assist in surgeries
UTMB PA Student Elected to Board of Directors for the
Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
SUMMER EDITION 2015 15
PArsquos Practice Clinical Skills
SUMMER EDITION 2015 16
DPTrsquos Practice
Adaptive Basketball
Skills Pictured JC Trejo
Irfan Khan Jaime Gonzalez
In May I attended the AAPA conference in the beautiful city of San Francisco Being among thousands of PAs and PA students from across the nation was energizing and was a great opportunity for social and professional networking I had the privilege of attending lectures from experts in the field hearing the latest updates on everything from acute coronary syndromes to prostate cancer I attended student activities where I was encouraged in my education and learned some valuable information for beginning my career I also attended product theatres and exhibitions where I saw some of the latest career tools and medical innovations I even had the chance to network with some recruiters and visit specialty organizations I loved the sense of unity being among so many others who shared my professional interests and goals It was a refreshing reminder of the incomparable value of the PA profession and made me excited about the outstanding future of PAs in America and my role as one of them The location was certainly not overlooked The weather in San Francisco was beautiful that week and I enjoyed some good eats in the city and a stroll through Golden Gate Park Im looking forward to the 2016 AAPA conference in San Antonio Written by Amara Childers PAS-2
SUMMER EDITION 2015 17
PT Day on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month nearly a thousand Physical Therapy colleagues attended PT Day on Capitol Hill where they experienced various elements of the PT professions legislative involvement The participants viewed the meetings of the APTAs House of Delegates where they were educated on various legislative bills that involve the PT profession Training was given to the PT attendees on various talking points they could use the next day during their interactions with senators and representatives regarding four PT bills
Two UTMB attendees of the PT Day on Capitol Hill were Kayla Floyd SPT and Kelsey Shull SPT Please follow the link to read Kaylarsquos individual reflection Kayla Floyd SPT
Left to Right
Kayla Floyd SPT Mary Moody (Dr Brian Babins Legislative Correspondent)
Kelsey Shull SPT Carolyn Utsey PT PhD
Janna McGaugh PT ScD COMT
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 4
The OT class of 2016 went to the First Annual Allied Health Games hosted by UT Health Science Center in San Antonio April 11-12 We participated in numerous field day activities including basketball tug-o-war volleyball sac race relays and a watermelon eating contest just to name a few It is my pleasure to inform you that the UTMB OT class of 2016 won the whole thing We competed against other OT programs PT PA CLS and other graduate school programs
~Megan Hinze OT co 2016
THE OTrsquos TAKE ALL AT THE FIRST ANNUAL
ALLIED HEALTH GAMES IN SAN ANTONIO
SUMMER EDITION 2015 5
Water balloon toss volleyball and sack races
SUMMER EDITION 2015 6
Anna Kimberly
SUMMER EDITION 2015 7
Taking first place and beating out 6 other teams at the San Antonio Allied Health Games UT Health Science Center
Back row from left to right Bree Williams Lynsey Wenner Jamie Whitt Shannon Eizember Kendall Schmalriede
Second row left to right Anna Kimberley Kelsie Townsend Courtney Venghaus Melissa Manning
Front row left to right Abby Zimmerman Maegan Hinze Claire Volz and Ashley Hanigan
SUMMER EDITION 2015 8
Maegan Hinze Katie DeHaven Ashley Hanigan
Left to Right Kara Shidlofsky Sarah Vaky Cat Ryan Kara Acker
Occupational Therapy PTE Honor Society Induction
May 30 2015
Kara Acker Janice Wong Stephanie Wong Lina Asfoor Sarah Vaky Nicole Choe Susie Dezelle Nicole Erpelding Katie DeHaven Sandra Esaac Kelly Jackson Ashley Hanigan Kara Shidlofsky Maegan Hinze Hannah Carroll Cristal Martinez Cat Ryan and Lauren Stewart
SUMMER EDITION 2015 9
Written by Tara Patterson Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Therapy
My research is on therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy for individuals living with multiple sclerosis and I was asked to give a talk to a support group for individuals living with MS highlighting this unique type of activity Eight students recently inducted in Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) the specialized honor society for occupational therapy students signed up to work with me to fulfill requirements for a scholarly project Students put together a power point presentation that described the use of animals and horses as therapy tools the difference between therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy what occupational therapy is and benefits for individuals living with MS They also included evidence based research to support these activities for individuals living with MS and included activities and simulations for those attending to participate in The talk was given on Saturday June 27
th in Sugarland I have received a lot of compliments from the individuals that
attended and I would like to recognize the PTE students who worked on this project
Horses and HippotherapymdashOH MY
From left to right
Nicole Choe Cristal Martinez
Kara Acker Sarah Vaky
Tara Patterson Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
From left to right
Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
Sarah Vaky Kara Acker
Cristal Martinez Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Nicole Choe (on therapy ball)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 10
OTrsquos Enjoying Class and Getting Involved in the Community
Aprill Curry and Kara Acker posing for a picture in their Neuro Lab
Cat Ryan Kendall Schmalriede and Bree Williams volunteer at Galvestonrsquos Beach Clean-Up
SUMMER EDITION 2015 11
KICKBALL CHAMPIONS A mix of OT PA and medical students
Left to right in the top row Adam Ward Eric Sanders Alex Winchester Chris Wright Danielle Knudsen Harrison Scofield Chance Corgan and Sam Crider Left to right bottom row Claire Volz Kelsie Townsend Abby Zimmerman Ashley Hanigan and Kelsie Elder
SUMMER EDITION 2015 12
THE SHP STUDENT AMBASSADORS RALLIED
TO SAVE LIVES
The Student Ambassadors held two ldquoBe the Matchrdquo bone marrow registration drives in the lobby of SHP and in the hallway of John Sealy hospital in March and April Each registration was a great success ldquoBe the Matchrdquo wwwbethematchorg is an organization that matches bone marrow donors to blood cancer patients needing a bone marrow transplant It can often mean a matter of life or death for the patients Congratulations to our Student Ambassadors for stepping up and organizing this life changing event Tenisha Brackens and
Madison Carbaugh
If you would like to get more involved in
your community go to Student Life at
httpwwwutmbeduStudentLife
GettingInvolved
There are over 70 active professional and
discipline-specific student organizations
SUMMER EDITION 2015 13
I never fully comprehended the depth of war in fact I still donrsquot Sadly my experience has been limited to Hollywood war films
which glorify a singular event or person Naively I hadnrsquot given war much thought until recently when I realized the magnitude of
my ignorance and the impact it made on my patients
My clinical rotations seemed just like any other second or third year PA student I was making my way through primary care
internal medicine surgery emergency and had finally emerged upon the notorious mental health rotation Honestly I wasnrsquot
looking forward to it Ignorance lead me to preemptively judge the subject I wanted to instead learn new exam skills and practice
physical assessments As I suspected my first few days were simply shadowing listening in as the psychiatrist weaved her way
through suicidal ideation depression a discussion of nightmares and insomnia hyper-vigilance and interpersonal struggles At the
end of one of the appointments a patient turned towards me his eyes intently focused on mine and asked ldquoSo what did you
learn todayrdquo It gave me pause and I reflected What had I learned
I had attended a PTSD group with ten Vietnam veterans and the staff psychologist I had learned that there are close to 85 million
Vietnam Vets of the estimated 92 million that served during that era still alive and nearly 29 of those veterans using VA Health
Care have been diagnosed with PTSD Astoundingly PTSD was only recently recognized 35 years ago
Reflecting on my father who also served in the Vietnam War I began to wonder why he rarely ever talked about his time in
Vietnam The reality then started to set in My father may have some of the same emotions these vets alluded to during group
therapy They spoke of guilt experienced after men in their platoon did not return yet they themselves did the shame felt
returning to the US during the anti-war era of the 1960s and 70s the memories of 24-hour attacks and the desperation of a
helicopter sound overhead indicating air support My fatherrsquos experience had a lot of parallel to the vets I work with who have also
served our country I began to feel a deep appreciation for being able to be a part of this rotation
There are many vets who struggle with the undeniable human emotions of depression anxiety PTSD and mood disorders As a PA
student this rotation gave me the confidence to serve and treat patients with mental health needs I feel assured in knowing how
to manage and counsel mental health patient in primary care and when to refer
There is a growing need for mental health providers in medicine I encourage other students to garner as much knowledge and skills in this field while they can Whether or not one works with veterans or the general population managing mental health is a lifelong skill and one that may offer a great service to those who need it most
Serving Those
Who Served By Sara Swindle PA-Student
Reprinted from the PA Student Essentials website httpwwwpastudentessentialscom
Darrell D Turner PhD Staff Psychologist Texas City VA Clinic amp Sara Swindle PAS Printed with permission
SUMMER EDITION 2015 14
The PA Profession What makes PArsquos different than other healthcare providers What sets the Physician Assistant (PA) apart from most other healthcare professionals is the fact that the PA has the ability to perform a wide variety of medical tasks and skills PArsquos can
PArsquos specific responsibilities depend on multiple factors including state laws the setting in
which they work level of experience and their specialty Information from wwwaapaorg
and httpshputmbeduPhysicianAssistantStudiesThe Professionasp
Carinthia Guidry a second year Physician Assistant (PA) student was recently elected as the lead student representative for the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants (AFPPA) She will serve on the Board of Directors for the organization holding the only student seat on the board The Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants was founded in 1998 with a mission to foster the educational and professional interests of family practice PAsrdquo Members of the AFPPA represent all 50 states and include primary care and specialty PAs student PAs as well as nurse practitioners and other health professionals As lead student representative Carinthia will be the spokesperson for all PA students interested in a career in primary care Her duties include developing a strategic plan to promote primary care to PA students She
will work closely with AFPPA leaders to increase student awareness and membership She will attend national conferences conduct programs and work closely with organization leaders Carinthia is passionate about primary care and feels it is the key to reducing health disparities in the US While at UTMB she volunteers with the Luke Society St Vincentrsquos Clinic Hands and Feet Medical Missions and the Inter-professional Pediatric Advocacy Program (IPAP) Carinthia plans to work in primary care upon graduation in 2016
Take medical histories Write prescriptions
Perform physical exams Educate on disease conditions
Diagnose and treat illnesses Advise on preventive care
Craft treatment plans Perform procedures
Order and interpret tests and imaging studies
Assist in surgeries
UTMB PA Student Elected to Board of Directors for the
Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
SUMMER EDITION 2015 15
PArsquos Practice Clinical Skills
SUMMER EDITION 2015 16
DPTrsquos Practice
Adaptive Basketball
Skills Pictured JC Trejo
Irfan Khan Jaime Gonzalez
In May I attended the AAPA conference in the beautiful city of San Francisco Being among thousands of PAs and PA students from across the nation was energizing and was a great opportunity for social and professional networking I had the privilege of attending lectures from experts in the field hearing the latest updates on everything from acute coronary syndromes to prostate cancer I attended student activities where I was encouraged in my education and learned some valuable information for beginning my career I also attended product theatres and exhibitions where I saw some of the latest career tools and medical innovations I even had the chance to network with some recruiters and visit specialty organizations I loved the sense of unity being among so many others who shared my professional interests and goals It was a refreshing reminder of the incomparable value of the PA profession and made me excited about the outstanding future of PAs in America and my role as one of them The location was certainly not overlooked The weather in San Francisco was beautiful that week and I enjoyed some good eats in the city and a stroll through Golden Gate Park Im looking forward to the 2016 AAPA conference in San Antonio Written by Amara Childers PAS-2
SUMMER EDITION 2015 17
PT Day on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month nearly a thousand Physical Therapy colleagues attended PT Day on Capitol Hill where they experienced various elements of the PT professions legislative involvement The participants viewed the meetings of the APTAs House of Delegates where they were educated on various legislative bills that involve the PT profession Training was given to the PT attendees on various talking points they could use the next day during their interactions with senators and representatives regarding four PT bills
Two UTMB attendees of the PT Day on Capitol Hill were Kayla Floyd SPT and Kelsey Shull SPT Please follow the link to read Kaylarsquos individual reflection Kayla Floyd SPT
Left to Right
Kayla Floyd SPT Mary Moody (Dr Brian Babins Legislative Correspondent)
Kelsey Shull SPT Carolyn Utsey PT PhD
Janna McGaugh PT ScD COMT
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 5
Water balloon toss volleyball and sack races
SUMMER EDITION 2015 6
Anna Kimberly
SUMMER EDITION 2015 7
Taking first place and beating out 6 other teams at the San Antonio Allied Health Games UT Health Science Center
Back row from left to right Bree Williams Lynsey Wenner Jamie Whitt Shannon Eizember Kendall Schmalriede
Second row left to right Anna Kimberley Kelsie Townsend Courtney Venghaus Melissa Manning
Front row left to right Abby Zimmerman Maegan Hinze Claire Volz and Ashley Hanigan
SUMMER EDITION 2015 8
Maegan Hinze Katie DeHaven Ashley Hanigan
Left to Right Kara Shidlofsky Sarah Vaky Cat Ryan Kara Acker
Occupational Therapy PTE Honor Society Induction
May 30 2015
Kara Acker Janice Wong Stephanie Wong Lina Asfoor Sarah Vaky Nicole Choe Susie Dezelle Nicole Erpelding Katie DeHaven Sandra Esaac Kelly Jackson Ashley Hanigan Kara Shidlofsky Maegan Hinze Hannah Carroll Cristal Martinez Cat Ryan and Lauren Stewart
SUMMER EDITION 2015 9
Written by Tara Patterson Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Therapy
My research is on therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy for individuals living with multiple sclerosis and I was asked to give a talk to a support group for individuals living with MS highlighting this unique type of activity Eight students recently inducted in Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) the specialized honor society for occupational therapy students signed up to work with me to fulfill requirements for a scholarly project Students put together a power point presentation that described the use of animals and horses as therapy tools the difference between therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy what occupational therapy is and benefits for individuals living with MS They also included evidence based research to support these activities for individuals living with MS and included activities and simulations for those attending to participate in The talk was given on Saturday June 27
th in Sugarland I have received a lot of compliments from the individuals that
attended and I would like to recognize the PTE students who worked on this project
Horses and HippotherapymdashOH MY
From left to right
Nicole Choe Cristal Martinez
Kara Acker Sarah Vaky
Tara Patterson Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
From left to right
Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
Sarah Vaky Kara Acker
Cristal Martinez Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Nicole Choe (on therapy ball)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 10
OTrsquos Enjoying Class and Getting Involved in the Community
Aprill Curry and Kara Acker posing for a picture in their Neuro Lab
Cat Ryan Kendall Schmalriede and Bree Williams volunteer at Galvestonrsquos Beach Clean-Up
SUMMER EDITION 2015 11
KICKBALL CHAMPIONS A mix of OT PA and medical students
Left to right in the top row Adam Ward Eric Sanders Alex Winchester Chris Wright Danielle Knudsen Harrison Scofield Chance Corgan and Sam Crider Left to right bottom row Claire Volz Kelsie Townsend Abby Zimmerman Ashley Hanigan and Kelsie Elder
SUMMER EDITION 2015 12
THE SHP STUDENT AMBASSADORS RALLIED
TO SAVE LIVES
The Student Ambassadors held two ldquoBe the Matchrdquo bone marrow registration drives in the lobby of SHP and in the hallway of John Sealy hospital in March and April Each registration was a great success ldquoBe the Matchrdquo wwwbethematchorg is an organization that matches bone marrow donors to blood cancer patients needing a bone marrow transplant It can often mean a matter of life or death for the patients Congratulations to our Student Ambassadors for stepping up and organizing this life changing event Tenisha Brackens and
Madison Carbaugh
If you would like to get more involved in
your community go to Student Life at
httpwwwutmbeduStudentLife
GettingInvolved
There are over 70 active professional and
discipline-specific student organizations
SUMMER EDITION 2015 13
I never fully comprehended the depth of war in fact I still donrsquot Sadly my experience has been limited to Hollywood war films
which glorify a singular event or person Naively I hadnrsquot given war much thought until recently when I realized the magnitude of
my ignorance and the impact it made on my patients
My clinical rotations seemed just like any other second or third year PA student I was making my way through primary care
internal medicine surgery emergency and had finally emerged upon the notorious mental health rotation Honestly I wasnrsquot
looking forward to it Ignorance lead me to preemptively judge the subject I wanted to instead learn new exam skills and practice
physical assessments As I suspected my first few days were simply shadowing listening in as the psychiatrist weaved her way
through suicidal ideation depression a discussion of nightmares and insomnia hyper-vigilance and interpersonal struggles At the
end of one of the appointments a patient turned towards me his eyes intently focused on mine and asked ldquoSo what did you
learn todayrdquo It gave me pause and I reflected What had I learned
I had attended a PTSD group with ten Vietnam veterans and the staff psychologist I had learned that there are close to 85 million
Vietnam Vets of the estimated 92 million that served during that era still alive and nearly 29 of those veterans using VA Health
Care have been diagnosed with PTSD Astoundingly PTSD was only recently recognized 35 years ago
Reflecting on my father who also served in the Vietnam War I began to wonder why he rarely ever talked about his time in
Vietnam The reality then started to set in My father may have some of the same emotions these vets alluded to during group
therapy They spoke of guilt experienced after men in their platoon did not return yet they themselves did the shame felt
returning to the US during the anti-war era of the 1960s and 70s the memories of 24-hour attacks and the desperation of a
helicopter sound overhead indicating air support My fatherrsquos experience had a lot of parallel to the vets I work with who have also
served our country I began to feel a deep appreciation for being able to be a part of this rotation
There are many vets who struggle with the undeniable human emotions of depression anxiety PTSD and mood disorders As a PA
student this rotation gave me the confidence to serve and treat patients with mental health needs I feel assured in knowing how
to manage and counsel mental health patient in primary care and when to refer
There is a growing need for mental health providers in medicine I encourage other students to garner as much knowledge and skills in this field while they can Whether or not one works with veterans or the general population managing mental health is a lifelong skill and one that may offer a great service to those who need it most
Serving Those
Who Served By Sara Swindle PA-Student
Reprinted from the PA Student Essentials website httpwwwpastudentessentialscom
Darrell D Turner PhD Staff Psychologist Texas City VA Clinic amp Sara Swindle PAS Printed with permission
SUMMER EDITION 2015 14
The PA Profession What makes PArsquos different than other healthcare providers What sets the Physician Assistant (PA) apart from most other healthcare professionals is the fact that the PA has the ability to perform a wide variety of medical tasks and skills PArsquos can
PArsquos specific responsibilities depend on multiple factors including state laws the setting in
which they work level of experience and their specialty Information from wwwaapaorg
and httpshputmbeduPhysicianAssistantStudiesThe Professionasp
Carinthia Guidry a second year Physician Assistant (PA) student was recently elected as the lead student representative for the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants (AFPPA) She will serve on the Board of Directors for the organization holding the only student seat on the board The Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants was founded in 1998 with a mission to foster the educational and professional interests of family practice PAsrdquo Members of the AFPPA represent all 50 states and include primary care and specialty PAs student PAs as well as nurse practitioners and other health professionals As lead student representative Carinthia will be the spokesperson for all PA students interested in a career in primary care Her duties include developing a strategic plan to promote primary care to PA students She
will work closely with AFPPA leaders to increase student awareness and membership She will attend national conferences conduct programs and work closely with organization leaders Carinthia is passionate about primary care and feels it is the key to reducing health disparities in the US While at UTMB she volunteers with the Luke Society St Vincentrsquos Clinic Hands and Feet Medical Missions and the Inter-professional Pediatric Advocacy Program (IPAP) Carinthia plans to work in primary care upon graduation in 2016
Take medical histories Write prescriptions
Perform physical exams Educate on disease conditions
Diagnose and treat illnesses Advise on preventive care
Craft treatment plans Perform procedures
Order and interpret tests and imaging studies
Assist in surgeries
UTMB PA Student Elected to Board of Directors for the
Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
SUMMER EDITION 2015 15
PArsquos Practice Clinical Skills
SUMMER EDITION 2015 16
DPTrsquos Practice
Adaptive Basketball
Skills Pictured JC Trejo
Irfan Khan Jaime Gonzalez
In May I attended the AAPA conference in the beautiful city of San Francisco Being among thousands of PAs and PA students from across the nation was energizing and was a great opportunity for social and professional networking I had the privilege of attending lectures from experts in the field hearing the latest updates on everything from acute coronary syndromes to prostate cancer I attended student activities where I was encouraged in my education and learned some valuable information for beginning my career I also attended product theatres and exhibitions where I saw some of the latest career tools and medical innovations I even had the chance to network with some recruiters and visit specialty organizations I loved the sense of unity being among so many others who shared my professional interests and goals It was a refreshing reminder of the incomparable value of the PA profession and made me excited about the outstanding future of PAs in America and my role as one of them The location was certainly not overlooked The weather in San Francisco was beautiful that week and I enjoyed some good eats in the city and a stroll through Golden Gate Park Im looking forward to the 2016 AAPA conference in San Antonio Written by Amara Childers PAS-2
SUMMER EDITION 2015 17
PT Day on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month nearly a thousand Physical Therapy colleagues attended PT Day on Capitol Hill where they experienced various elements of the PT professions legislative involvement The participants viewed the meetings of the APTAs House of Delegates where they were educated on various legislative bills that involve the PT profession Training was given to the PT attendees on various talking points they could use the next day during their interactions with senators and representatives regarding four PT bills
Two UTMB attendees of the PT Day on Capitol Hill were Kayla Floyd SPT and Kelsey Shull SPT Please follow the link to read Kaylarsquos individual reflection Kayla Floyd SPT
Left to Right
Kayla Floyd SPT Mary Moody (Dr Brian Babins Legislative Correspondent)
Kelsey Shull SPT Carolyn Utsey PT PhD
Janna McGaugh PT ScD COMT
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 6
Anna Kimberly
SUMMER EDITION 2015 7
Taking first place and beating out 6 other teams at the San Antonio Allied Health Games UT Health Science Center
Back row from left to right Bree Williams Lynsey Wenner Jamie Whitt Shannon Eizember Kendall Schmalriede
Second row left to right Anna Kimberley Kelsie Townsend Courtney Venghaus Melissa Manning
Front row left to right Abby Zimmerman Maegan Hinze Claire Volz and Ashley Hanigan
SUMMER EDITION 2015 8
Maegan Hinze Katie DeHaven Ashley Hanigan
Left to Right Kara Shidlofsky Sarah Vaky Cat Ryan Kara Acker
Occupational Therapy PTE Honor Society Induction
May 30 2015
Kara Acker Janice Wong Stephanie Wong Lina Asfoor Sarah Vaky Nicole Choe Susie Dezelle Nicole Erpelding Katie DeHaven Sandra Esaac Kelly Jackson Ashley Hanigan Kara Shidlofsky Maegan Hinze Hannah Carroll Cristal Martinez Cat Ryan and Lauren Stewart
SUMMER EDITION 2015 9
Written by Tara Patterson Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Therapy
My research is on therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy for individuals living with multiple sclerosis and I was asked to give a talk to a support group for individuals living with MS highlighting this unique type of activity Eight students recently inducted in Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) the specialized honor society for occupational therapy students signed up to work with me to fulfill requirements for a scholarly project Students put together a power point presentation that described the use of animals and horses as therapy tools the difference between therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy what occupational therapy is and benefits for individuals living with MS They also included evidence based research to support these activities for individuals living with MS and included activities and simulations for those attending to participate in The talk was given on Saturday June 27
th in Sugarland I have received a lot of compliments from the individuals that
attended and I would like to recognize the PTE students who worked on this project
Horses and HippotherapymdashOH MY
From left to right
Nicole Choe Cristal Martinez
Kara Acker Sarah Vaky
Tara Patterson Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
From left to right
Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
Sarah Vaky Kara Acker
Cristal Martinez Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Nicole Choe (on therapy ball)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 10
OTrsquos Enjoying Class and Getting Involved in the Community
Aprill Curry and Kara Acker posing for a picture in their Neuro Lab
Cat Ryan Kendall Schmalriede and Bree Williams volunteer at Galvestonrsquos Beach Clean-Up
SUMMER EDITION 2015 11
KICKBALL CHAMPIONS A mix of OT PA and medical students
Left to right in the top row Adam Ward Eric Sanders Alex Winchester Chris Wright Danielle Knudsen Harrison Scofield Chance Corgan and Sam Crider Left to right bottom row Claire Volz Kelsie Townsend Abby Zimmerman Ashley Hanigan and Kelsie Elder
SUMMER EDITION 2015 12
THE SHP STUDENT AMBASSADORS RALLIED
TO SAVE LIVES
The Student Ambassadors held two ldquoBe the Matchrdquo bone marrow registration drives in the lobby of SHP and in the hallway of John Sealy hospital in March and April Each registration was a great success ldquoBe the Matchrdquo wwwbethematchorg is an organization that matches bone marrow donors to blood cancer patients needing a bone marrow transplant It can often mean a matter of life or death for the patients Congratulations to our Student Ambassadors for stepping up and organizing this life changing event Tenisha Brackens and
Madison Carbaugh
If you would like to get more involved in
your community go to Student Life at
httpwwwutmbeduStudentLife
GettingInvolved
There are over 70 active professional and
discipline-specific student organizations
SUMMER EDITION 2015 13
I never fully comprehended the depth of war in fact I still donrsquot Sadly my experience has been limited to Hollywood war films
which glorify a singular event or person Naively I hadnrsquot given war much thought until recently when I realized the magnitude of
my ignorance and the impact it made on my patients
My clinical rotations seemed just like any other second or third year PA student I was making my way through primary care
internal medicine surgery emergency and had finally emerged upon the notorious mental health rotation Honestly I wasnrsquot
looking forward to it Ignorance lead me to preemptively judge the subject I wanted to instead learn new exam skills and practice
physical assessments As I suspected my first few days were simply shadowing listening in as the psychiatrist weaved her way
through suicidal ideation depression a discussion of nightmares and insomnia hyper-vigilance and interpersonal struggles At the
end of one of the appointments a patient turned towards me his eyes intently focused on mine and asked ldquoSo what did you
learn todayrdquo It gave me pause and I reflected What had I learned
I had attended a PTSD group with ten Vietnam veterans and the staff psychologist I had learned that there are close to 85 million
Vietnam Vets of the estimated 92 million that served during that era still alive and nearly 29 of those veterans using VA Health
Care have been diagnosed with PTSD Astoundingly PTSD was only recently recognized 35 years ago
Reflecting on my father who also served in the Vietnam War I began to wonder why he rarely ever talked about his time in
Vietnam The reality then started to set in My father may have some of the same emotions these vets alluded to during group
therapy They spoke of guilt experienced after men in their platoon did not return yet they themselves did the shame felt
returning to the US during the anti-war era of the 1960s and 70s the memories of 24-hour attacks and the desperation of a
helicopter sound overhead indicating air support My fatherrsquos experience had a lot of parallel to the vets I work with who have also
served our country I began to feel a deep appreciation for being able to be a part of this rotation
There are many vets who struggle with the undeniable human emotions of depression anxiety PTSD and mood disorders As a PA
student this rotation gave me the confidence to serve and treat patients with mental health needs I feel assured in knowing how
to manage and counsel mental health patient in primary care and when to refer
There is a growing need for mental health providers in medicine I encourage other students to garner as much knowledge and skills in this field while they can Whether or not one works with veterans or the general population managing mental health is a lifelong skill and one that may offer a great service to those who need it most
Serving Those
Who Served By Sara Swindle PA-Student
Reprinted from the PA Student Essentials website httpwwwpastudentessentialscom
Darrell D Turner PhD Staff Psychologist Texas City VA Clinic amp Sara Swindle PAS Printed with permission
SUMMER EDITION 2015 14
The PA Profession What makes PArsquos different than other healthcare providers What sets the Physician Assistant (PA) apart from most other healthcare professionals is the fact that the PA has the ability to perform a wide variety of medical tasks and skills PArsquos can
PArsquos specific responsibilities depend on multiple factors including state laws the setting in
which they work level of experience and their specialty Information from wwwaapaorg
and httpshputmbeduPhysicianAssistantStudiesThe Professionasp
Carinthia Guidry a second year Physician Assistant (PA) student was recently elected as the lead student representative for the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants (AFPPA) She will serve on the Board of Directors for the organization holding the only student seat on the board The Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants was founded in 1998 with a mission to foster the educational and professional interests of family practice PAsrdquo Members of the AFPPA represent all 50 states and include primary care and specialty PAs student PAs as well as nurse practitioners and other health professionals As lead student representative Carinthia will be the spokesperson for all PA students interested in a career in primary care Her duties include developing a strategic plan to promote primary care to PA students She
will work closely with AFPPA leaders to increase student awareness and membership She will attend national conferences conduct programs and work closely with organization leaders Carinthia is passionate about primary care and feels it is the key to reducing health disparities in the US While at UTMB she volunteers with the Luke Society St Vincentrsquos Clinic Hands and Feet Medical Missions and the Inter-professional Pediatric Advocacy Program (IPAP) Carinthia plans to work in primary care upon graduation in 2016
Take medical histories Write prescriptions
Perform physical exams Educate on disease conditions
Diagnose and treat illnesses Advise on preventive care
Craft treatment plans Perform procedures
Order and interpret tests and imaging studies
Assist in surgeries
UTMB PA Student Elected to Board of Directors for the
Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
SUMMER EDITION 2015 15
PArsquos Practice Clinical Skills
SUMMER EDITION 2015 16
DPTrsquos Practice
Adaptive Basketball
Skills Pictured JC Trejo
Irfan Khan Jaime Gonzalez
In May I attended the AAPA conference in the beautiful city of San Francisco Being among thousands of PAs and PA students from across the nation was energizing and was a great opportunity for social and professional networking I had the privilege of attending lectures from experts in the field hearing the latest updates on everything from acute coronary syndromes to prostate cancer I attended student activities where I was encouraged in my education and learned some valuable information for beginning my career I also attended product theatres and exhibitions where I saw some of the latest career tools and medical innovations I even had the chance to network with some recruiters and visit specialty organizations I loved the sense of unity being among so many others who shared my professional interests and goals It was a refreshing reminder of the incomparable value of the PA profession and made me excited about the outstanding future of PAs in America and my role as one of them The location was certainly not overlooked The weather in San Francisco was beautiful that week and I enjoyed some good eats in the city and a stroll through Golden Gate Park Im looking forward to the 2016 AAPA conference in San Antonio Written by Amara Childers PAS-2
SUMMER EDITION 2015 17
PT Day on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month nearly a thousand Physical Therapy colleagues attended PT Day on Capitol Hill where they experienced various elements of the PT professions legislative involvement The participants viewed the meetings of the APTAs House of Delegates where they were educated on various legislative bills that involve the PT profession Training was given to the PT attendees on various talking points they could use the next day during their interactions with senators and representatives regarding four PT bills
Two UTMB attendees of the PT Day on Capitol Hill were Kayla Floyd SPT and Kelsey Shull SPT Please follow the link to read Kaylarsquos individual reflection Kayla Floyd SPT
Left to Right
Kayla Floyd SPT Mary Moody (Dr Brian Babins Legislative Correspondent)
Kelsey Shull SPT Carolyn Utsey PT PhD
Janna McGaugh PT ScD COMT
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 7
Taking first place and beating out 6 other teams at the San Antonio Allied Health Games UT Health Science Center
Back row from left to right Bree Williams Lynsey Wenner Jamie Whitt Shannon Eizember Kendall Schmalriede
Second row left to right Anna Kimberley Kelsie Townsend Courtney Venghaus Melissa Manning
Front row left to right Abby Zimmerman Maegan Hinze Claire Volz and Ashley Hanigan
SUMMER EDITION 2015 8
Maegan Hinze Katie DeHaven Ashley Hanigan
Left to Right Kara Shidlofsky Sarah Vaky Cat Ryan Kara Acker
Occupational Therapy PTE Honor Society Induction
May 30 2015
Kara Acker Janice Wong Stephanie Wong Lina Asfoor Sarah Vaky Nicole Choe Susie Dezelle Nicole Erpelding Katie DeHaven Sandra Esaac Kelly Jackson Ashley Hanigan Kara Shidlofsky Maegan Hinze Hannah Carroll Cristal Martinez Cat Ryan and Lauren Stewart
SUMMER EDITION 2015 9
Written by Tara Patterson Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Therapy
My research is on therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy for individuals living with multiple sclerosis and I was asked to give a talk to a support group for individuals living with MS highlighting this unique type of activity Eight students recently inducted in Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) the specialized honor society for occupational therapy students signed up to work with me to fulfill requirements for a scholarly project Students put together a power point presentation that described the use of animals and horses as therapy tools the difference between therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy what occupational therapy is and benefits for individuals living with MS They also included evidence based research to support these activities for individuals living with MS and included activities and simulations for those attending to participate in The talk was given on Saturday June 27
th in Sugarland I have received a lot of compliments from the individuals that
attended and I would like to recognize the PTE students who worked on this project
Horses and HippotherapymdashOH MY
From left to right
Nicole Choe Cristal Martinez
Kara Acker Sarah Vaky
Tara Patterson Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
From left to right
Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
Sarah Vaky Kara Acker
Cristal Martinez Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Nicole Choe (on therapy ball)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 10
OTrsquos Enjoying Class and Getting Involved in the Community
Aprill Curry and Kara Acker posing for a picture in their Neuro Lab
Cat Ryan Kendall Schmalriede and Bree Williams volunteer at Galvestonrsquos Beach Clean-Up
SUMMER EDITION 2015 11
KICKBALL CHAMPIONS A mix of OT PA and medical students
Left to right in the top row Adam Ward Eric Sanders Alex Winchester Chris Wright Danielle Knudsen Harrison Scofield Chance Corgan and Sam Crider Left to right bottom row Claire Volz Kelsie Townsend Abby Zimmerman Ashley Hanigan and Kelsie Elder
SUMMER EDITION 2015 12
THE SHP STUDENT AMBASSADORS RALLIED
TO SAVE LIVES
The Student Ambassadors held two ldquoBe the Matchrdquo bone marrow registration drives in the lobby of SHP and in the hallway of John Sealy hospital in March and April Each registration was a great success ldquoBe the Matchrdquo wwwbethematchorg is an organization that matches bone marrow donors to blood cancer patients needing a bone marrow transplant It can often mean a matter of life or death for the patients Congratulations to our Student Ambassadors for stepping up and organizing this life changing event Tenisha Brackens and
Madison Carbaugh
If you would like to get more involved in
your community go to Student Life at
httpwwwutmbeduStudentLife
GettingInvolved
There are over 70 active professional and
discipline-specific student organizations
SUMMER EDITION 2015 13
I never fully comprehended the depth of war in fact I still donrsquot Sadly my experience has been limited to Hollywood war films
which glorify a singular event or person Naively I hadnrsquot given war much thought until recently when I realized the magnitude of
my ignorance and the impact it made on my patients
My clinical rotations seemed just like any other second or third year PA student I was making my way through primary care
internal medicine surgery emergency and had finally emerged upon the notorious mental health rotation Honestly I wasnrsquot
looking forward to it Ignorance lead me to preemptively judge the subject I wanted to instead learn new exam skills and practice
physical assessments As I suspected my first few days were simply shadowing listening in as the psychiatrist weaved her way
through suicidal ideation depression a discussion of nightmares and insomnia hyper-vigilance and interpersonal struggles At the
end of one of the appointments a patient turned towards me his eyes intently focused on mine and asked ldquoSo what did you
learn todayrdquo It gave me pause and I reflected What had I learned
I had attended a PTSD group with ten Vietnam veterans and the staff psychologist I had learned that there are close to 85 million
Vietnam Vets of the estimated 92 million that served during that era still alive and nearly 29 of those veterans using VA Health
Care have been diagnosed with PTSD Astoundingly PTSD was only recently recognized 35 years ago
Reflecting on my father who also served in the Vietnam War I began to wonder why he rarely ever talked about his time in
Vietnam The reality then started to set in My father may have some of the same emotions these vets alluded to during group
therapy They spoke of guilt experienced after men in their platoon did not return yet they themselves did the shame felt
returning to the US during the anti-war era of the 1960s and 70s the memories of 24-hour attacks and the desperation of a
helicopter sound overhead indicating air support My fatherrsquos experience had a lot of parallel to the vets I work with who have also
served our country I began to feel a deep appreciation for being able to be a part of this rotation
There are many vets who struggle with the undeniable human emotions of depression anxiety PTSD and mood disorders As a PA
student this rotation gave me the confidence to serve and treat patients with mental health needs I feel assured in knowing how
to manage and counsel mental health patient in primary care and when to refer
There is a growing need for mental health providers in medicine I encourage other students to garner as much knowledge and skills in this field while they can Whether or not one works with veterans or the general population managing mental health is a lifelong skill and one that may offer a great service to those who need it most
Serving Those
Who Served By Sara Swindle PA-Student
Reprinted from the PA Student Essentials website httpwwwpastudentessentialscom
Darrell D Turner PhD Staff Psychologist Texas City VA Clinic amp Sara Swindle PAS Printed with permission
SUMMER EDITION 2015 14
The PA Profession What makes PArsquos different than other healthcare providers What sets the Physician Assistant (PA) apart from most other healthcare professionals is the fact that the PA has the ability to perform a wide variety of medical tasks and skills PArsquos can
PArsquos specific responsibilities depend on multiple factors including state laws the setting in
which they work level of experience and their specialty Information from wwwaapaorg
and httpshputmbeduPhysicianAssistantStudiesThe Professionasp
Carinthia Guidry a second year Physician Assistant (PA) student was recently elected as the lead student representative for the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants (AFPPA) She will serve on the Board of Directors for the organization holding the only student seat on the board The Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants was founded in 1998 with a mission to foster the educational and professional interests of family practice PAsrdquo Members of the AFPPA represent all 50 states and include primary care and specialty PAs student PAs as well as nurse practitioners and other health professionals As lead student representative Carinthia will be the spokesperson for all PA students interested in a career in primary care Her duties include developing a strategic plan to promote primary care to PA students She
will work closely with AFPPA leaders to increase student awareness and membership She will attend national conferences conduct programs and work closely with organization leaders Carinthia is passionate about primary care and feels it is the key to reducing health disparities in the US While at UTMB she volunteers with the Luke Society St Vincentrsquos Clinic Hands and Feet Medical Missions and the Inter-professional Pediatric Advocacy Program (IPAP) Carinthia plans to work in primary care upon graduation in 2016
Take medical histories Write prescriptions
Perform physical exams Educate on disease conditions
Diagnose and treat illnesses Advise on preventive care
Craft treatment plans Perform procedures
Order and interpret tests and imaging studies
Assist in surgeries
UTMB PA Student Elected to Board of Directors for the
Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
SUMMER EDITION 2015 15
PArsquos Practice Clinical Skills
SUMMER EDITION 2015 16
DPTrsquos Practice
Adaptive Basketball
Skills Pictured JC Trejo
Irfan Khan Jaime Gonzalez
In May I attended the AAPA conference in the beautiful city of San Francisco Being among thousands of PAs and PA students from across the nation was energizing and was a great opportunity for social and professional networking I had the privilege of attending lectures from experts in the field hearing the latest updates on everything from acute coronary syndromes to prostate cancer I attended student activities where I was encouraged in my education and learned some valuable information for beginning my career I also attended product theatres and exhibitions where I saw some of the latest career tools and medical innovations I even had the chance to network with some recruiters and visit specialty organizations I loved the sense of unity being among so many others who shared my professional interests and goals It was a refreshing reminder of the incomparable value of the PA profession and made me excited about the outstanding future of PAs in America and my role as one of them The location was certainly not overlooked The weather in San Francisco was beautiful that week and I enjoyed some good eats in the city and a stroll through Golden Gate Park Im looking forward to the 2016 AAPA conference in San Antonio Written by Amara Childers PAS-2
SUMMER EDITION 2015 17
PT Day on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month nearly a thousand Physical Therapy colleagues attended PT Day on Capitol Hill where they experienced various elements of the PT professions legislative involvement The participants viewed the meetings of the APTAs House of Delegates where they were educated on various legislative bills that involve the PT profession Training was given to the PT attendees on various talking points they could use the next day during their interactions with senators and representatives regarding four PT bills
Two UTMB attendees of the PT Day on Capitol Hill were Kayla Floyd SPT and Kelsey Shull SPT Please follow the link to read Kaylarsquos individual reflection Kayla Floyd SPT
Left to Right
Kayla Floyd SPT Mary Moody (Dr Brian Babins Legislative Correspondent)
Kelsey Shull SPT Carolyn Utsey PT PhD
Janna McGaugh PT ScD COMT
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 8
Maegan Hinze Katie DeHaven Ashley Hanigan
Left to Right Kara Shidlofsky Sarah Vaky Cat Ryan Kara Acker
Occupational Therapy PTE Honor Society Induction
May 30 2015
Kara Acker Janice Wong Stephanie Wong Lina Asfoor Sarah Vaky Nicole Choe Susie Dezelle Nicole Erpelding Katie DeHaven Sandra Esaac Kelly Jackson Ashley Hanigan Kara Shidlofsky Maegan Hinze Hannah Carroll Cristal Martinez Cat Ryan and Lauren Stewart
SUMMER EDITION 2015 9
Written by Tara Patterson Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Therapy
My research is on therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy for individuals living with multiple sclerosis and I was asked to give a talk to a support group for individuals living with MS highlighting this unique type of activity Eight students recently inducted in Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) the specialized honor society for occupational therapy students signed up to work with me to fulfill requirements for a scholarly project Students put together a power point presentation that described the use of animals and horses as therapy tools the difference between therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy what occupational therapy is and benefits for individuals living with MS They also included evidence based research to support these activities for individuals living with MS and included activities and simulations for those attending to participate in The talk was given on Saturday June 27
th in Sugarland I have received a lot of compliments from the individuals that
attended and I would like to recognize the PTE students who worked on this project
Horses and HippotherapymdashOH MY
From left to right
Nicole Choe Cristal Martinez
Kara Acker Sarah Vaky
Tara Patterson Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
From left to right
Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
Sarah Vaky Kara Acker
Cristal Martinez Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Nicole Choe (on therapy ball)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 10
OTrsquos Enjoying Class and Getting Involved in the Community
Aprill Curry and Kara Acker posing for a picture in their Neuro Lab
Cat Ryan Kendall Schmalriede and Bree Williams volunteer at Galvestonrsquos Beach Clean-Up
SUMMER EDITION 2015 11
KICKBALL CHAMPIONS A mix of OT PA and medical students
Left to right in the top row Adam Ward Eric Sanders Alex Winchester Chris Wright Danielle Knudsen Harrison Scofield Chance Corgan and Sam Crider Left to right bottom row Claire Volz Kelsie Townsend Abby Zimmerman Ashley Hanigan and Kelsie Elder
SUMMER EDITION 2015 12
THE SHP STUDENT AMBASSADORS RALLIED
TO SAVE LIVES
The Student Ambassadors held two ldquoBe the Matchrdquo bone marrow registration drives in the lobby of SHP and in the hallway of John Sealy hospital in March and April Each registration was a great success ldquoBe the Matchrdquo wwwbethematchorg is an organization that matches bone marrow donors to blood cancer patients needing a bone marrow transplant It can often mean a matter of life or death for the patients Congratulations to our Student Ambassadors for stepping up and organizing this life changing event Tenisha Brackens and
Madison Carbaugh
If you would like to get more involved in
your community go to Student Life at
httpwwwutmbeduStudentLife
GettingInvolved
There are over 70 active professional and
discipline-specific student organizations
SUMMER EDITION 2015 13
I never fully comprehended the depth of war in fact I still donrsquot Sadly my experience has been limited to Hollywood war films
which glorify a singular event or person Naively I hadnrsquot given war much thought until recently when I realized the magnitude of
my ignorance and the impact it made on my patients
My clinical rotations seemed just like any other second or third year PA student I was making my way through primary care
internal medicine surgery emergency and had finally emerged upon the notorious mental health rotation Honestly I wasnrsquot
looking forward to it Ignorance lead me to preemptively judge the subject I wanted to instead learn new exam skills and practice
physical assessments As I suspected my first few days were simply shadowing listening in as the psychiatrist weaved her way
through suicidal ideation depression a discussion of nightmares and insomnia hyper-vigilance and interpersonal struggles At the
end of one of the appointments a patient turned towards me his eyes intently focused on mine and asked ldquoSo what did you
learn todayrdquo It gave me pause and I reflected What had I learned
I had attended a PTSD group with ten Vietnam veterans and the staff psychologist I had learned that there are close to 85 million
Vietnam Vets of the estimated 92 million that served during that era still alive and nearly 29 of those veterans using VA Health
Care have been diagnosed with PTSD Astoundingly PTSD was only recently recognized 35 years ago
Reflecting on my father who also served in the Vietnam War I began to wonder why he rarely ever talked about his time in
Vietnam The reality then started to set in My father may have some of the same emotions these vets alluded to during group
therapy They spoke of guilt experienced after men in their platoon did not return yet they themselves did the shame felt
returning to the US during the anti-war era of the 1960s and 70s the memories of 24-hour attacks and the desperation of a
helicopter sound overhead indicating air support My fatherrsquos experience had a lot of parallel to the vets I work with who have also
served our country I began to feel a deep appreciation for being able to be a part of this rotation
There are many vets who struggle with the undeniable human emotions of depression anxiety PTSD and mood disorders As a PA
student this rotation gave me the confidence to serve and treat patients with mental health needs I feel assured in knowing how
to manage and counsel mental health patient in primary care and when to refer
There is a growing need for mental health providers in medicine I encourage other students to garner as much knowledge and skills in this field while they can Whether or not one works with veterans or the general population managing mental health is a lifelong skill and one that may offer a great service to those who need it most
Serving Those
Who Served By Sara Swindle PA-Student
Reprinted from the PA Student Essentials website httpwwwpastudentessentialscom
Darrell D Turner PhD Staff Psychologist Texas City VA Clinic amp Sara Swindle PAS Printed with permission
SUMMER EDITION 2015 14
The PA Profession What makes PArsquos different than other healthcare providers What sets the Physician Assistant (PA) apart from most other healthcare professionals is the fact that the PA has the ability to perform a wide variety of medical tasks and skills PArsquos can
PArsquos specific responsibilities depend on multiple factors including state laws the setting in
which they work level of experience and their specialty Information from wwwaapaorg
and httpshputmbeduPhysicianAssistantStudiesThe Professionasp
Carinthia Guidry a second year Physician Assistant (PA) student was recently elected as the lead student representative for the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants (AFPPA) She will serve on the Board of Directors for the organization holding the only student seat on the board The Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants was founded in 1998 with a mission to foster the educational and professional interests of family practice PAsrdquo Members of the AFPPA represent all 50 states and include primary care and specialty PAs student PAs as well as nurse practitioners and other health professionals As lead student representative Carinthia will be the spokesperson for all PA students interested in a career in primary care Her duties include developing a strategic plan to promote primary care to PA students She
will work closely with AFPPA leaders to increase student awareness and membership She will attend national conferences conduct programs and work closely with organization leaders Carinthia is passionate about primary care and feels it is the key to reducing health disparities in the US While at UTMB she volunteers with the Luke Society St Vincentrsquos Clinic Hands and Feet Medical Missions and the Inter-professional Pediatric Advocacy Program (IPAP) Carinthia plans to work in primary care upon graduation in 2016
Take medical histories Write prescriptions
Perform physical exams Educate on disease conditions
Diagnose and treat illnesses Advise on preventive care
Craft treatment plans Perform procedures
Order and interpret tests and imaging studies
Assist in surgeries
UTMB PA Student Elected to Board of Directors for the
Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
SUMMER EDITION 2015 15
PArsquos Practice Clinical Skills
SUMMER EDITION 2015 16
DPTrsquos Practice
Adaptive Basketball
Skills Pictured JC Trejo
Irfan Khan Jaime Gonzalez
In May I attended the AAPA conference in the beautiful city of San Francisco Being among thousands of PAs and PA students from across the nation was energizing and was a great opportunity for social and professional networking I had the privilege of attending lectures from experts in the field hearing the latest updates on everything from acute coronary syndromes to prostate cancer I attended student activities where I was encouraged in my education and learned some valuable information for beginning my career I also attended product theatres and exhibitions where I saw some of the latest career tools and medical innovations I even had the chance to network with some recruiters and visit specialty organizations I loved the sense of unity being among so many others who shared my professional interests and goals It was a refreshing reminder of the incomparable value of the PA profession and made me excited about the outstanding future of PAs in America and my role as one of them The location was certainly not overlooked The weather in San Francisco was beautiful that week and I enjoyed some good eats in the city and a stroll through Golden Gate Park Im looking forward to the 2016 AAPA conference in San Antonio Written by Amara Childers PAS-2
SUMMER EDITION 2015 17
PT Day on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month nearly a thousand Physical Therapy colleagues attended PT Day on Capitol Hill where they experienced various elements of the PT professions legislative involvement The participants viewed the meetings of the APTAs House of Delegates where they were educated on various legislative bills that involve the PT profession Training was given to the PT attendees on various talking points they could use the next day during their interactions with senators and representatives regarding four PT bills
Two UTMB attendees of the PT Day on Capitol Hill were Kayla Floyd SPT and Kelsey Shull SPT Please follow the link to read Kaylarsquos individual reflection Kayla Floyd SPT
Left to Right
Kayla Floyd SPT Mary Moody (Dr Brian Babins Legislative Correspondent)
Kelsey Shull SPT Carolyn Utsey PT PhD
Janna McGaugh PT ScD COMT
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 9
Written by Tara Patterson Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Therapy
My research is on therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy for individuals living with multiple sclerosis and I was asked to give a talk to a support group for individuals living with MS highlighting this unique type of activity Eight students recently inducted in Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) the specialized honor society for occupational therapy students signed up to work with me to fulfill requirements for a scholarly project Students put together a power point presentation that described the use of animals and horses as therapy tools the difference between therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy what occupational therapy is and benefits for individuals living with MS They also included evidence based research to support these activities for individuals living with MS and included activities and simulations for those attending to participate in The talk was given on Saturday June 27
th in Sugarland I have received a lot of compliments from the individuals that
attended and I would like to recognize the PTE students who worked on this project
Horses and HippotherapymdashOH MY
From left to right
Nicole Choe Cristal Martinez
Kara Acker Sarah Vaky
Tara Patterson Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
From left to right
Kara Shidlofsky Ashley Hanigan
Sarah Vaky Kara Acker
Cristal Martinez Katie DeHaven
Stephanie Wong Nicole Choe (on therapy ball)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 10
OTrsquos Enjoying Class and Getting Involved in the Community
Aprill Curry and Kara Acker posing for a picture in their Neuro Lab
Cat Ryan Kendall Schmalriede and Bree Williams volunteer at Galvestonrsquos Beach Clean-Up
SUMMER EDITION 2015 11
KICKBALL CHAMPIONS A mix of OT PA and medical students
Left to right in the top row Adam Ward Eric Sanders Alex Winchester Chris Wright Danielle Knudsen Harrison Scofield Chance Corgan and Sam Crider Left to right bottom row Claire Volz Kelsie Townsend Abby Zimmerman Ashley Hanigan and Kelsie Elder
SUMMER EDITION 2015 12
THE SHP STUDENT AMBASSADORS RALLIED
TO SAVE LIVES
The Student Ambassadors held two ldquoBe the Matchrdquo bone marrow registration drives in the lobby of SHP and in the hallway of John Sealy hospital in March and April Each registration was a great success ldquoBe the Matchrdquo wwwbethematchorg is an organization that matches bone marrow donors to blood cancer patients needing a bone marrow transplant It can often mean a matter of life or death for the patients Congratulations to our Student Ambassadors for stepping up and organizing this life changing event Tenisha Brackens and
Madison Carbaugh
If you would like to get more involved in
your community go to Student Life at
httpwwwutmbeduStudentLife
GettingInvolved
There are over 70 active professional and
discipline-specific student organizations
SUMMER EDITION 2015 13
I never fully comprehended the depth of war in fact I still donrsquot Sadly my experience has been limited to Hollywood war films
which glorify a singular event or person Naively I hadnrsquot given war much thought until recently when I realized the magnitude of
my ignorance and the impact it made on my patients
My clinical rotations seemed just like any other second or third year PA student I was making my way through primary care
internal medicine surgery emergency and had finally emerged upon the notorious mental health rotation Honestly I wasnrsquot
looking forward to it Ignorance lead me to preemptively judge the subject I wanted to instead learn new exam skills and practice
physical assessments As I suspected my first few days were simply shadowing listening in as the psychiatrist weaved her way
through suicidal ideation depression a discussion of nightmares and insomnia hyper-vigilance and interpersonal struggles At the
end of one of the appointments a patient turned towards me his eyes intently focused on mine and asked ldquoSo what did you
learn todayrdquo It gave me pause and I reflected What had I learned
I had attended a PTSD group with ten Vietnam veterans and the staff psychologist I had learned that there are close to 85 million
Vietnam Vets of the estimated 92 million that served during that era still alive and nearly 29 of those veterans using VA Health
Care have been diagnosed with PTSD Astoundingly PTSD was only recently recognized 35 years ago
Reflecting on my father who also served in the Vietnam War I began to wonder why he rarely ever talked about his time in
Vietnam The reality then started to set in My father may have some of the same emotions these vets alluded to during group
therapy They spoke of guilt experienced after men in their platoon did not return yet they themselves did the shame felt
returning to the US during the anti-war era of the 1960s and 70s the memories of 24-hour attacks and the desperation of a
helicopter sound overhead indicating air support My fatherrsquos experience had a lot of parallel to the vets I work with who have also
served our country I began to feel a deep appreciation for being able to be a part of this rotation
There are many vets who struggle with the undeniable human emotions of depression anxiety PTSD and mood disorders As a PA
student this rotation gave me the confidence to serve and treat patients with mental health needs I feel assured in knowing how
to manage and counsel mental health patient in primary care and when to refer
There is a growing need for mental health providers in medicine I encourage other students to garner as much knowledge and skills in this field while they can Whether or not one works with veterans or the general population managing mental health is a lifelong skill and one that may offer a great service to those who need it most
Serving Those
Who Served By Sara Swindle PA-Student
Reprinted from the PA Student Essentials website httpwwwpastudentessentialscom
Darrell D Turner PhD Staff Psychologist Texas City VA Clinic amp Sara Swindle PAS Printed with permission
SUMMER EDITION 2015 14
The PA Profession What makes PArsquos different than other healthcare providers What sets the Physician Assistant (PA) apart from most other healthcare professionals is the fact that the PA has the ability to perform a wide variety of medical tasks and skills PArsquos can
PArsquos specific responsibilities depend on multiple factors including state laws the setting in
which they work level of experience and their specialty Information from wwwaapaorg
and httpshputmbeduPhysicianAssistantStudiesThe Professionasp
Carinthia Guidry a second year Physician Assistant (PA) student was recently elected as the lead student representative for the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants (AFPPA) She will serve on the Board of Directors for the organization holding the only student seat on the board The Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants was founded in 1998 with a mission to foster the educational and professional interests of family practice PAsrdquo Members of the AFPPA represent all 50 states and include primary care and specialty PAs student PAs as well as nurse practitioners and other health professionals As lead student representative Carinthia will be the spokesperson for all PA students interested in a career in primary care Her duties include developing a strategic plan to promote primary care to PA students She
will work closely with AFPPA leaders to increase student awareness and membership She will attend national conferences conduct programs and work closely with organization leaders Carinthia is passionate about primary care and feels it is the key to reducing health disparities in the US While at UTMB she volunteers with the Luke Society St Vincentrsquos Clinic Hands and Feet Medical Missions and the Inter-professional Pediatric Advocacy Program (IPAP) Carinthia plans to work in primary care upon graduation in 2016
Take medical histories Write prescriptions
Perform physical exams Educate on disease conditions
Diagnose and treat illnesses Advise on preventive care
Craft treatment plans Perform procedures
Order and interpret tests and imaging studies
Assist in surgeries
UTMB PA Student Elected to Board of Directors for the
Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
SUMMER EDITION 2015 15
PArsquos Practice Clinical Skills
SUMMER EDITION 2015 16
DPTrsquos Practice
Adaptive Basketball
Skills Pictured JC Trejo
Irfan Khan Jaime Gonzalez
In May I attended the AAPA conference in the beautiful city of San Francisco Being among thousands of PAs and PA students from across the nation was energizing and was a great opportunity for social and professional networking I had the privilege of attending lectures from experts in the field hearing the latest updates on everything from acute coronary syndromes to prostate cancer I attended student activities where I was encouraged in my education and learned some valuable information for beginning my career I also attended product theatres and exhibitions where I saw some of the latest career tools and medical innovations I even had the chance to network with some recruiters and visit specialty organizations I loved the sense of unity being among so many others who shared my professional interests and goals It was a refreshing reminder of the incomparable value of the PA profession and made me excited about the outstanding future of PAs in America and my role as one of them The location was certainly not overlooked The weather in San Francisco was beautiful that week and I enjoyed some good eats in the city and a stroll through Golden Gate Park Im looking forward to the 2016 AAPA conference in San Antonio Written by Amara Childers PAS-2
SUMMER EDITION 2015 17
PT Day on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month nearly a thousand Physical Therapy colleagues attended PT Day on Capitol Hill where they experienced various elements of the PT professions legislative involvement The participants viewed the meetings of the APTAs House of Delegates where they were educated on various legislative bills that involve the PT profession Training was given to the PT attendees on various talking points they could use the next day during their interactions with senators and representatives regarding four PT bills
Two UTMB attendees of the PT Day on Capitol Hill were Kayla Floyd SPT and Kelsey Shull SPT Please follow the link to read Kaylarsquos individual reflection Kayla Floyd SPT
Left to Right
Kayla Floyd SPT Mary Moody (Dr Brian Babins Legislative Correspondent)
Kelsey Shull SPT Carolyn Utsey PT PhD
Janna McGaugh PT ScD COMT
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 10
OTrsquos Enjoying Class and Getting Involved in the Community
Aprill Curry and Kara Acker posing for a picture in their Neuro Lab
Cat Ryan Kendall Schmalriede and Bree Williams volunteer at Galvestonrsquos Beach Clean-Up
SUMMER EDITION 2015 11
KICKBALL CHAMPIONS A mix of OT PA and medical students
Left to right in the top row Adam Ward Eric Sanders Alex Winchester Chris Wright Danielle Knudsen Harrison Scofield Chance Corgan and Sam Crider Left to right bottom row Claire Volz Kelsie Townsend Abby Zimmerman Ashley Hanigan and Kelsie Elder
SUMMER EDITION 2015 12
THE SHP STUDENT AMBASSADORS RALLIED
TO SAVE LIVES
The Student Ambassadors held two ldquoBe the Matchrdquo bone marrow registration drives in the lobby of SHP and in the hallway of John Sealy hospital in March and April Each registration was a great success ldquoBe the Matchrdquo wwwbethematchorg is an organization that matches bone marrow donors to blood cancer patients needing a bone marrow transplant It can often mean a matter of life or death for the patients Congratulations to our Student Ambassadors for stepping up and organizing this life changing event Tenisha Brackens and
Madison Carbaugh
If you would like to get more involved in
your community go to Student Life at
httpwwwutmbeduStudentLife
GettingInvolved
There are over 70 active professional and
discipline-specific student organizations
SUMMER EDITION 2015 13
I never fully comprehended the depth of war in fact I still donrsquot Sadly my experience has been limited to Hollywood war films
which glorify a singular event or person Naively I hadnrsquot given war much thought until recently when I realized the magnitude of
my ignorance and the impact it made on my patients
My clinical rotations seemed just like any other second or third year PA student I was making my way through primary care
internal medicine surgery emergency and had finally emerged upon the notorious mental health rotation Honestly I wasnrsquot
looking forward to it Ignorance lead me to preemptively judge the subject I wanted to instead learn new exam skills and practice
physical assessments As I suspected my first few days were simply shadowing listening in as the psychiatrist weaved her way
through suicidal ideation depression a discussion of nightmares and insomnia hyper-vigilance and interpersonal struggles At the
end of one of the appointments a patient turned towards me his eyes intently focused on mine and asked ldquoSo what did you
learn todayrdquo It gave me pause and I reflected What had I learned
I had attended a PTSD group with ten Vietnam veterans and the staff psychologist I had learned that there are close to 85 million
Vietnam Vets of the estimated 92 million that served during that era still alive and nearly 29 of those veterans using VA Health
Care have been diagnosed with PTSD Astoundingly PTSD was only recently recognized 35 years ago
Reflecting on my father who also served in the Vietnam War I began to wonder why he rarely ever talked about his time in
Vietnam The reality then started to set in My father may have some of the same emotions these vets alluded to during group
therapy They spoke of guilt experienced after men in their platoon did not return yet they themselves did the shame felt
returning to the US during the anti-war era of the 1960s and 70s the memories of 24-hour attacks and the desperation of a
helicopter sound overhead indicating air support My fatherrsquos experience had a lot of parallel to the vets I work with who have also
served our country I began to feel a deep appreciation for being able to be a part of this rotation
There are many vets who struggle with the undeniable human emotions of depression anxiety PTSD and mood disorders As a PA
student this rotation gave me the confidence to serve and treat patients with mental health needs I feel assured in knowing how
to manage and counsel mental health patient in primary care and when to refer
There is a growing need for mental health providers in medicine I encourage other students to garner as much knowledge and skills in this field while they can Whether or not one works with veterans or the general population managing mental health is a lifelong skill and one that may offer a great service to those who need it most
Serving Those
Who Served By Sara Swindle PA-Student
Reprinted from the PA Student Essentials website httpwwwpastudentessentialscom
Darrell D Turner PhD Staff Psychologist Texas City VA Clinic amp Sara Swindle PAS Printed with permission
SUMMER EDITION 2015 14
The PA Profession What makes PArsquos different than other healthcare providers What sets the Physician Assistant (PA) apart from most other healthcare professionals is the fact that the PA has the ability to perform a wide variety of medical tasks and skills PArsquos can
PArsquos specific responsibilities depend on multiple factors including state laws the setting in
which they work level of experience and their specialty Information from wwwaapaorg
and httpshputmbeduPhysicianAssistantStudiesThe Professionasp
Carinthia Guidry a second year Physician Assistant (PA) student was recently elected as the lead student representative for the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants (AFPPA) She will serve on the Board of Directors for the organization holding the only student seat on the board The Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants was founded in 1998 with a mission to foster the educational and professional interests of family practice PAsrdquo Members of the AFPPA represent all 50 states and include primary care and specialty PAs student PAs as well as nurse practitioners and other health professionals As lead student representative Carinthia will be the spokesperson for all PA students interested in a career in primary care Her duties include developing a strategic plan to promote primary care to PA students She
will work closely with AFPPA leaders to increase student awareness and membership She will attend national conferences conduct programs and work closely with organization leaders Carinthia is passionate about primary care and feels it is the key to reducing health disparities in the US While at UTMB she volunteers with the Luke Society St Vincentrsquos Clinic Hands and Feet Medical Missions and the Inter-professional Pediatric Advocacy Program (IPAP) Carinthia plans to work in primary care upon graduation in 2016
Take medical histories Write prescriptions
Perform physical exams Educate on disease conditions
Diagnose and treat illnesses Advise on preventive care
Craft treatment plans Perform procedures
Order and interpret tests and imaging studies
Assist in surgeries
UTMB PA Student Elected to Board of Directors for the
Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
SUMMER EDITION 2015 15
PArsquos Practice Clinical Skills
SUMMER EDITION 2015 16
DPTrsquos Practice
Adaptive Basketball
Skills Pictured JC Trejo
Irfan Khan Jaime Gonzalez
In May I attended the AAPA conference in the beautiful city of San Francisco Being among thousands of PAs and PA students from across the nation was energizing and was a great opportunity for social and professional networking I had the privilege of attending lectures from experts in the field hearing the latest updates on everything from acute coronary syndromes to prostate cancer I attended student activities where I was encouraged in my education and learned some valuable information for beginning my career I also attended product theatres and exhibitions where I saw some of the latest career tools and medical innovations I even had the chance to network with some recruiters and visit specialty organizations I loved the sense of unity being among so many others who shared my professional interests and goals It was a refreshing reminder of the incomparable value of the PA profession and made me excited about the outstanding future of PAs in America and my role as one of them The location was certainly not overlooked The weather in San Francisco was beautiful that week and I enjoyed some good eats in the city and a stroll through Golden Gate Park Im looking forward to the 2016 AAPA conference in San Antonio Written by Amara Childers PAS-2
SUMMER EDITION 2015 17
PT Day on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month nearly a thousand Physical Therapy colleagues attended PT Day on Capitol Hill where they experienced various elements of the PT professions legislative involvement The participants viewed the meetings of the APTAs House of Delegates where they were educated on various legislative bills that involve the PT profession Training was given to the PT attendees on various talking points they could use the next day during their interactions with senators and representatives regarding four PT bills
Two UTMB attendees of the PT Day on Capitol Hill were Kayla Floyd SPT and Kelsey Shull SPT Please follow the link to read Kaylarsquos individual reflection Kayla Floyd SPT
Left to Right
Kayla Floyd SPT Mary Moody (Dr Brian Babins Legislative Correspondent)
Kelsey Shull SPT Carolyn Utsey PT PhD
Janna McGaugh PT ScD COMT
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 11
KICKBALL CHAMPIONS A mix of OT PA and medical students
Left to right in the top row Adam Ward Eric Sanders Alex Winchester Chris Wright Danielle Knudsen Harrison Scofield Chance Corgan and Sam Crider Left to right bottom row Claire Volz Kelsie Townsend Abby Zimmerman Ashley Hanigan and Kelsie Elder
SUMMER EDITION 2015 12
THE SHP STUDENT AMBASSADORS RALLIED
TO SAVE LIVES
The Student Ambassadors held two ldquoBe the Matchrdquo bone marrow registration drives in the lobby of SHP and in the hallway of John Sealy hospital in March and April Each registration was a great success ldquoBe the Matchrdquo wwwbethematchorg is an organization that matches bone marrow donors to blood cancer patients needing a bone marrow transplant It can often mean a matter of life or death for the patients Congratulations to our Student Ambassadors for stepping up and organizing this life changing event Tenisha Brackens and
Madison Carbaugh
If you would like to get more involved in
your community go to Student Life at
httpwwwutmbeduStudentLife
GettingInvolved
There are over 70 active professional and
discipline-specific student organizations
SUMMER EDITION 2015 13
I never fully comprehended the depth of war in fact I still donrsquot Sadly my experience has been limited to Hollywood war films
which glorify a singular event or person Naively I hadnrsquot given war much thought until recently when I realized the magnitude of
my ignorance and the impact it made on my patients
My clinical rotations seemed just like any other second or third year PA student I was making my way through primary care
internal medicine surgery emergency and had finally emerged upon the notorious mental health rotation Honestly I wasnrsquot
looking forward to it Ignorance lead me to preemptively judge the subject I wanted to instead learn new exam skills and practice
physical assessments As I suspected my first few days were simply shadowing listening in as the psychiatrist weaved her way
through suicidal ideation depression a discussion of nightmares and insomnia hyper-vigilance and interpersonal struggles At the
end of one of the appointments a patient turned towards me his eyes intently focused on mine and asked ldquoSo what did you
learn todayrdquo It gave me pause and I reflected What had I learned
I had attended a PTSD group with ten Vietnam veterans and the staff psychologist I had learned that there are close to 85 million
Vietnam Vets of the estimated 92 million that served during that era still alive and nearly 29 of those veterans using VA Health
Care have been diagnosed with PTSD Astoundingly PTSD was only recently recognized 35 years ago
Reflecting on my father who also served in the Vietnam War I began to wonder why he rarely ever talked about his time in
Vietnam The reality then started to set in My father may have some of the same emotions these vets alluded to during group
therapy They spoke of guilt experienced after men in their platoon did not return yet they themselves did the shame felt
returning to the US during the anti-war era of the 1960s and 70s the memories of 24-hour attacks and the desperation of a
helicopter sound overhead indicating air support My fatherrsquos experience had a lot of parallel to the vets I work with who have also
served our country I began to feel a deep appreciation for being able to be a part of this rotation
There are many vets who struggle with the undeniable human emotions of depression anxiety PTSD and mood disorders As a PA
student this rotation gave me the confidence to serve and treat patients with mental health needs I feel assured in knowing how
to manage and counsel mental health patient in primary care and when to refer
There is a growing need for mental health providers in medicine I encourage other students to garner as much knowledge and skills in this field while they can Whether or not one works with veterans or the general population managing mental health is a lifelong skill and one that may offer a great service to those who need it most
Serving Those
Who Served By Sara Swindle PA-Student
Reprinted from the PA Student Essentials website httpwwwpastudentessentialscom
Darrell D Turner PhD Staff Psychologist Texas City VA Clinic amp Sara Swindle PAS Printed with permission
SUMMER EDITION 2015 14
The PA Profession What makes PArsquos different than other healthcare providers What sets the Physician Assistant (PA) apart from most other healthcare professionals is the fact that the PA has the ability to perform a wide variety of medical tasks and skills PArsquos can
PArsquos specific responsibilities depend on multiple factors including state laws the setting in
which they work level of experience and their specialty Information from wwwaapaorg
and httpshputmbeduPhysicianAssistantStudiesThe Professionasp
Carinthia Guidry a second year Physician Assistant (PA) student was recently elected as the lead student representative for the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants (AFPPA) She will serve on the Board of Directors for the organization holding the only student seat on the board The Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants was founded in 1998 with a mission to foster the educational and professional interests of family practice PAsrdquo Members of the AFPPA represent all 50 states and include primary care and specialty PAs student PAs as well as nurse practitioners and other health professionals As lead student representative Carinthia will be the spokesperson for all PA students interested in a career in primary care Her duties include developing a strategic plan to promote primary care to PA students She
will work closely with AFPPA leaders to increase student awareness and membership She will attend national conferences conduct programs and work closely with organization leaders Carinthia is passionate about primary care and feels it is the key to reducing health disparities in the US While at UTMB she volunteers with the Luke Society St Vincentrsquos Clinic Hands and Feet Medical Missions and the Inter-professional Pediatric Advocacy Program (IPAP) Carinthia plans to work in primary care upon graduation in 2016
Take medical histories Write prescriptions
Perform physical exams Educate on disease conditions
Diagnose and treat illnesses Advise on preventive care
Craft treatment plans Perform procedures
Order and interpret tests and imaging studies
Assist in surgeries
UTMB PA Student Elected to Board of Directors for the
Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
SUMMER EDITION 2015 15
PArsquos Practice Clinical Skills
SUMMER EDITION 2015 16
DPTrsquos Practice
Adaptive Basketball
Skills Pictured JC Trejo
Irfan Khan Jaime Gonzalez
In May I attended the AAPA conference in the beautiful city of San Francisco Being among thousands of PAs and PA students from across the nation was energizing and was a great opportunity for social and professional networking I had the privilege of attending lectures from experts in the field hearing the latest updates on everything from acute coronary syndromes to prostate cancer I attended student activities where I was encouraged in my education and learned some valuable information for beginning my career I also attended product theatres and exhibitions where I saw some of the latest career tools and medical innovations I even had the chance to network with some recruiters and visit specialty organizations I loved the sense of unity being among so many others who shared my professional interests and goals It was a refreshing reminder of the incomparable value of the PA profession and made me excited about the outstanding future of PAs in America and my role as one of them The location was certainly not overlooked The weather in San Francisco was beautiful that week and I enjoyed some good eats in the city and a stroll through Golden Gate Park Im looking forward to the 2016 AAPA conference in San Antonio Written by Amara Childers PAS-2
SUMMER EDITION 2015 17
PT Day on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month nearly a thousand Physical Therapy colleagues attended PT Day on Capitol Hill where they experienced various elements of the PT professions legislative involvement The participants viewed the meetings of the APTAs House of Delegates where they were educated on various legislative bills that involve the PT profession Training was given to the PT attendees on various talking points they could use the next day during their interactions with senators and representatives regarding four PT bills
Two UTMB attendees of the PT Day on Capitol Hill were Kayla Floyd SPT and Kelsey Shull SPT Please follow the link to read Kaylarsquos individual reflection Kayla Floyd SPT
Left to Right
Kayla Floyd SPT Mary Moody (Dr Brian Babins Legislative Correspondent)
Kelsey Shull SPT Carolyn Utsey PT PhD
Janna McGaugh PT ScD COMT
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 12
THE SHP STUDENT AMBASSADORS RALLIED
TO SAVE LIVES
The Student Ambassadors held two ldquoBe the Matchrdquo bone marrow registration drives in the lobby of SHP and in the hallway of John Sealy hospital in March and April Each registration was a great success ldquoBe the Matchrdquo wwwbethematchorg is an organization that matches bone marrow donors to blood cancer patients needing a bone marrow transplant It can often mean a matter of life or death for the patients Congratulations to our Student Ambassadors for stepping up and organizing this life changing event Tenisha Brackens and
Madison Carbaugh
If you would like to get more involved in
your community go to Student Life at
httpwwwutmbeduStudentLife
GettingInvolved
There are over 70 active professional and
discipline-specific student organizations
SUMMER EDITION 2015 13
I never fully comprehended the depth of war in fact I still donrsquot Sadly my experience has been limited to Hollywood war films
which glorify a singular event or person Naively I hadnrsquot given war much thought until recently when I realized the magnitude of
my ignorance and the impact it made on my patients
My clinical rotations seemed just like any other second or third year PA student I was making my way through primary care
internal medicine surgery emergency and had finally emerged upon the notorious mental health rotation Honestly I wasnrsquot
looking forward to it Ignorance lead me to preemptively judge the subject I wanted to instead learn new exam skills and practice
physical assessments As I suspected my first few days were simply shadowing listening in as the psychiatrist weaved her way
through suicidal ideation depression a discussion of nightmares and insomnia hyper-vigilance and interpersonal struggles At the
end of one of the appointments a patient turned towards me his eyes intently focused on mine and asked ldquoSo what did you
learn todayrdquo It gave me pause and I reflected What had I learned
I had attended a PTSD group with ten Vietnam veterans and the staff psychologist I had learned that there are close to 85 million
Vietnam Vets of the estimated 92 million that served during that era still alive and nearly 29 of those veterans using VA Health
Care have been diagnosed with PTSD Astoundingly PTSD was only recently recognized 35 years ago
Reflecting on my father who also served in the Vietnam War I began to wonder why he rarely ever talked about his time in
Vietnam The reality then started to set in My father may have some of the same emotions these vets alluded to during group
therapy They spoke of guilt experienced after men in their platoon did not return yet they themselves did the shame felt
returning to the US during the anti-war era of the 1960s and 70s the memories of 24-hour attacks and the desperation of a
helicopter sound overhead indicating air support My fatherrsquos experience had a lot of parallel to the vets I work with who have also
served our country I began to feel a deep appreciation for being able to be a part of this rotation
There are many vets who struggle with the undeniable human emotions of depression anxiety PTSD and mood disorders As a PA
student this rotation gave me the confidence to serve and treat patients with mental health needs I feel assured in knowing how
to manage and counsel mental health patient in primary care and when to refer
There is a growing need for mental health providers in medicine I encourage other students to garner as much knowledge and skills in this field while they can Whether or not one works with veterans or the general population managing mental health is a lifelong skill and one that may offer a great service to those who need it most
Serving Those
Who Served By Sara Swindle PA-Student
Reprinted from the PA Student Essentials website httpwwwpastudentessentialscom
Darrell D Turner PhD Staff Psychologist Texas City VA Clinic amp Sara Swindle PAS Printed with permission
SUMMER EDITION 2015 14
The PA Profession What makes PArsquos different than other healthcare providers What sets the Physician Assistant (PA) apart from most other healthcare professionals is the fact that the PA has the ability to perform a wide variety of medical tasks and skills PArsquos can
PArsquos specific responsibilities depend on multiple factors including state laws the setting in
which they work level of experience and their specialty Information from wwwaapaorg
and httpshputmbeduPhysicianAssistantStudiesThe Professionasp
Carinthia Guidry a second year Physician Assistant (PA) student was recently elected as the lead student representative for the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants (AFPPA) She will serve on the Board of Directors for the organization holding the only student seat on the board The Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants was founded in 1998 with a mission to foster the educational and professional interests of family practice PAsrdquo Members of the AFPPA represent all 50 states and include primary care and specialty PAs student PAs as well as nurse practitioners and other health professionals As lead student representative Carinthia will be the spokesperson for all PA students interested in a career in primary care Her duties include developing a strategic plan to promote primary care to PA students She
will work closely with AFPPA leaders to increase student awareness and membership She will attend national conferences conduct programs and work closely with organization leaders Carinthia is passionate about primary care and feels it is the key to reducing health disparities in the US While at UTMB she volunteers with the Luke Society St Vincentrsquos Clinic Hands and Feet Medical Missions and the Inter-professional Pediatric Advocacy Program (IPAP) Carinthia plans to work in primary care upon graduation in 2016
Take medical histories Write prescriptions
Perform physical exams Educate on disease conditions
Diagnose and treat illnesses Advise on preventive care
Craft treatment plans Perform procedures
Order and interpret tests and imaging studies
Assist in surgeries
UTMB PA Student Elected to Board of Directors for the
Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
SUMMER EDITION 2015 15
PArsquos Practice Clinical Skills
SUMMER EDITION 2015 16
DPTrsquos Practice
Adaptive Basketball
Skills Pictured JC Trejo
Irfan Khan Jaime Gonzalez
In May I attended the AAPA conference in the beautiful city of San Francisco Being among thousands of PAs and PA students from across the nation was energizing and was a great opportunity for social and professional networking I had the privilege of attending lectures from experts in the field hearing the latest updates on everything from acute coronary syndromes to prostate cancer I attended student activities where I was encouraged in my education and learned some valuable information for beginning my career I also attended product theatres and exhibitions where I saw some of the latest career tools and medical innovations I even had the chance to network with some recruiters and visit specialty organizations I loved the sense of unity being among so many others who shared my professional interests and goals It was a refreshing reminder of the incomparable value of the PA profession and made me excited about the outstanding future of PAs in America and my role as one of them The location was certainly not overlooked The weather in San Francisco was beautiful that week and I enjoyed some good eats in the city and a stroll through Golden Gate Park Im looking forward to the 2016 AAPA conference in San Antonio Written by Amara Childers PAS-2
SUMMER EDITION 2015 17
PT Day on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month nearly a thousand Physical Therapy colleagues attended PT Day on Capitol Hill where they experienced various elements of the PT professions legislative involvement The participants viewed the meetings of the APTAs House of Delegates where they were educated on various legislative bills that involve the PT profession Training was given to the PT attendees on various talking points they could use the next day during their interactions with senators and representatives regarding four PT bills
Two UTMB attendees of the PT Day on Capitol Hill were Kayla Floyd SPT and Kelsey Shull SPT Please follow the link to read Kaylarsquos individual reflection Kayla Floyd SPT
Left to Right
Kayla Floyd SPT Mary Moody (Dr Brian Babins Legislative Correspondent)
Kelsey Shull SPT Carolyn Utsey PT PhD
Janna McGaugh PT ScD COMT
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 13
I never fully comprehended the depth of war in fact I still donrsquot Sadly my experience has been limited to Hollywood war films
which glorify a singular event or person Naively I hadnrsquot given war much thought until recently when I realized the magnitude of
my ignorance and the impact it made on my patients
My clinical rotations seemed just like any other second or third year PA student I was making my way through primary care
internal medicine surgery emergency and had finally emerged upon the notorious mental health rotation Honestly I wasnrsquot
looking forward to it Ignorance lead me to preemptively judge the subject I wanted to instead learn new exam skills and practice
physical assessments As I suspected my first few days were simply shadowing listening in as the psychiatrist weaved her way
through suicidal ideation depression a discussion of nightmares and insomnia hyper-vigilance and interpersonal struggles At the
end of one of the appointments a patient turned towards me his eyes intently focused on mine and asked ldquoSo what did you
learn todayrdquo It gave me pause and I reflected What had I learned
I had attended a PTSD group with ten Vietnam veterans and the staff psychologist I had learned that there are close to 85 million
Vietnam Vets of the estimated 92 million that served during that era still alive and nearly 29 of those veterans using VA Health
Care have been diagnosed with PTSD Astoundingly PTSD was only recently recognized 35 years ago
Reflecting on my father who also served in the Vietnam War I began to wonder why he rarely ever talked about his time in
Vietnam The reality then started to set in My father may have some of the same emotions these vets alluded to during group
therapy They spoke of guilt experienced after men in their platoon did not return yet they themselves did the shame felt
returning to the US during the anti-war era of the 1960s and 70s the memories of 24-hour attacks and the desperation of a
helicopter sound overhead indicating air support My fatherrsquos experience had a lot of parallel to the vets I work with who have also
served our country I began to feel a deep appreciation for being able to be a part of this rotation
There are many vets who struggle with the undeniable human emotions of depression anxiety PTSD and mood disorders As a PA
student this rotation gave me the confidence to serve and treat patients with mental health needs I feel assured in knowing how
to manage and counsel mental health patient in primary care and when to refer
There is a growing need for mental health providers in medicine I encourage other students to garner as much knowledge and skills in this field while they can Whether or not one works with veterans or the general population managing mental health is a lifelong skill and one that may offer a great service to those who need it most
Serving Those
Who Served By Sara Swindle PA-Student
Reprinted from the PA Student Essentials website httpwwwpastudentessentialscom
Darrell D Turner PhD Staff Psychologist Texas City VA Clinic amp Sara Swindle PAS Printed with permission
SUMMER EDITION 2015 14
The PA Profession What makes PArsquos different than other healthcare providers What sets the Physician Assistant (PA) apart from most other healthcare professionals is the fact that the PA has the ability to perform a wide variety of medical tasks and skills PArsquos can
PArsquos specific responsibilities depend on multiple factors including state laws the setting in
which they work level of experience and their specialty Information from wwwaapaorg
and httpshputmbeduPhysicianAssistantStudiesThe Professionasp
Carinthia Guidry a second year Physician Assistant (PA) student was recently elected as the lead student representative for the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants (AFPPA) She will serve on the Board of Directors for the organization holding the only student seat on the board The Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants was founded in 1998 with a mission to foster the educational and professional interests of family practice PAsrdquo Members of the AFPPA represent all 50 states and include primary care and specialty PAs student PAs as well as nurse practitioners and other health professionals As lead student representative Carinthia will be the spokesperson for all PA students interested in a career in primary care Her duties include developing a strategic plan to promote primary care to PA students She
will work closely with AFPPA leaders to increase student awareness and membership She will attend national conferences conduct programs and work closely with organization leaders Carinthia is passionate about primary care and feels it is the key to reducing health disparities in the US While at UTMB she volunteers with the Luke Society St Vincentrsquos Clinic Hands and Feet Medical Missions and the Inter-professional Pediatric Advocacy Program (IPAP) Carinthia plans to work in primary care upon graduation in 2016
Take medical histories Write prescriptions
Perform physical exams Educate on disease conditions
Diagnose and treat illnesses Advise on preventive care
Craft treatment plans Perform procedures
Order and interpret tests and imaging studies
Assist in surgeries
UTMB PA Student Elected to Board of Directors for the
Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
SUMMER EDITION 2015 15
PArsquos Practice Clinical Skills
SUMMER EDITION 2015 16
DPTrsquos Practice
Adaptive Basketball
Skills Pictured JC Trejo
Irfan Khan Jaime Gonzalez
In May I attended the AAPA conference in the beautiful city of San Francisco Being among thousands of PAs and PA students from across the nation was energizing and was a great opportunity for social and professional networking I had the privilege of attending lectures from experts in the field hearing the latest updates on everything from acute coronary syndromes to prostate cancer I attended student activities where I was encouraged in my education and learned some valuable information for beginning my career I also attended product theatres and exhibitions where I saw some of the latest career tools and medical innovations I even had the chance to network with some recruiters and visit specialty organizations I loved the sense of unity being among so many others who shared my professional interests and goals It was a refreshing reminder of the incomparable value of the PA profession and made me excited about the outstanding future of PAs in America and my role as one of them The location was certainly not overlooked The weather in San Francisco was beautiful that week and I enjoyed some good eats in the city and a stroll through Golden Gate Park Im looking forward to the 2016 AAPA conference in San Antonio Written by Amara Childers PAS-2
SUMMER EDITION 2015 17
PT Day on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month nearly a thousand Physical Therapy colleagues attended PT Day on Capitol Hill where they experienced various elements of the PT professions legislative involvement The participants viewed the meetings of the APTAs House of Delegates where they were educated on various legislative bills that involve the PT profession Training was given to the PT attendees on various talking points they could use the next day during their interactions with senators and representatives regarding four PT bills
Two UTMB attendees of the PT Day on Capitol Hill were Kayla Floyd SPT and Kelsey Shull SPT Please follow the link to read Kaylarsquos individual reflection Kayla Floyd SPT
Left to Right
Kayla Floyd SPT Mary Moody (Dr Brian Babins Legislative Correspondent)
Kelsey Shull SPT Carolyn Utsey PT PhD
Janna McGaugh PT ScD COMT
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 14
The PA Profession What makes PArsquos different than other healthcare providers What sets the Physician Assistant (PA) apart from most other healthcare professionals is the fact that the PA has the ability to perform a wide variety of medical tasks and skills PArsquos can
PArsquos specific responsibilities depend on multiple factors including state laws the setting in
which they work level of experience and their specialty Information from wwwaapaorg
and httpshputmbeduPhysicianAssistantStudiesThe Professionasp
Carinthia Guidry a second year Physician Assistant (PA) student was recently elected as the lead student representative for the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants (AFPPA) She will serve on the Board of Directors for the organization holding the only student seat on the board The Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants was founded in 1998 with a mission to foster the educational and professional interests of family practice PAsrdquo Members of the AFPPA represent all 50 states and include primary care and specialty PAs student PAs as well as nurse practitioners and other health professionals As lead student representative Carinthia will be the spokesperson for all PA students interested in a career in primary care Her duties include developing a strategic plan to promote primary care to PA students She
will work closely with AFPPA leaders to increase student awareness and membership She will attend national conferences conduct programs and work closely with organization leaders Carinthia is passionate about primary care and feels it is the key to reducing health disparities in the US While at UTMB she volunteers with the Luke Society St Vincentrsquos Clinic Hands and Feet Medical Missions and the Inter-professional Pediatric Advocacy Program (IPAP) Carinthia plans to work in primary care upon graduation in 2016
Take medical histories Write prescriptions
Perform physical exams Educate on disease conditions
Diagnose and treat illnesses Advise on preventive care
Craft treatment plans Perform procedures
Order and interpret tests and imaging studies
Assist in surgeries
UTMB PA Student Elected to Board of Directors for the
Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
SUMMER EDITION 2015 15
PArsquos Practice Clinical Skills
SUMMER EDITION 2015 16
DPTrsquos Practice
Adaptive Basketball
Skills Pictured JC Trejo
Irfan Khan Jaime Gonzalez
In May I attended the AAPA conference in the beautiful city of San Francisco Being among thousands of PAs and PA students from across the nation was energizing and was a great opportunity for social and professional networking I had the privilege of attending lectures from experts in the field hearing the latest updates on everything from acute coronary syndromes to prostate cancer I attended student activities where I was encouraged in my education and learned some valuable information for beginning my career I also attended product theatres and exhibitions where I saw some of the latest career tools and medical innovations I even had the chance to network with some recruiters and visit specialty organizations I loved the sense of unity being among so many others who shared my professional interests and goals It was a refreshing reminder of the incomparable value of the PA profession and made me excited about the outstanding future of PAs in America and my role as one of them The location was certainly not overlooked The weather in San Francisco was beautiful that week and I enjoyed some good eats in the city and a stroll through Golden Gate Park Im looking forward to the 2016 AAPA conference in San Antonio Written by Amara Childers PAS-2
SUMMER EDITION 2015 17
PT Day on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month nearly a thousand Physical Therapy colleagues attended PT Day on Capitol Hill where they experienced various elements of the PT professions legislative involvement The participants viewed the meetings of the APTAs House of Delegates where they were educated on various legislative bills that involve the PT profession Training was given to the PT attendees on various talking points they could use the next day during their interactions with senators and representatives regarding four PT bills
Two UTMB attendees of the PT Day on Capitol Hill were Kayla Floyd SPT and Kelsey Shull SPT Please follow the link to read Kaylarsquos individual reflection Kayla Floyd SPT
Left to Right
Kayla Floyd SPT Mary Moody (Dr Brian Babins Legislative Correspondent)
Kelsey Shull SPT Carolyn Utsey PT PhD
Janna McGaugh PT ScD COMT
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 15
PArsquos Practice Clinical Skills
SUMMER EDITION 2015 16
DPTrsquos Practice
Adaptive Basketball
Skills Pictured JC Trejo
Irfan Khan Jaime Gonzalez
In May I attended the AAPA conference in the beautiful city of San Francisco Being among thousands of PAs and PA students from across the nation was energizing and was a great opportunity for social and professional networking I had the privilege of attending lectures from experts in the field hearing the latest updates on everything from acute coronary syndromes to prostate cancer I attended student activities where I was encouraged in my education and learned some valuable information for beginning my career I also attended product theatres and exhibitions where I saw some of the latest career tools and medical innovations I even had the chance to network with some recruiters and visit specialty organizations I loved the sense of unity being among so many others who shared my professional interests and goals It was a refreshing reminder of the incomparable value of the PA profession and made me excited about the outstanding future of PAs in America and my role as one of them The location was certainly not overlooked The weather in San Francisco was beautiful that week and I enjoyed some good eats in the city and a stroll through Golden Gate Park Im looking forward to the 2016 AAPA conference in San Antonio Written by Amara Childers PAS-2
SUMMER EDITION 2015 17
PT Day on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month nearly a thousand Physical Therapy colleagues attended PT Day on Capitol Hill where they experienced various elements of the PT professions legislative involvement The participants viewed the meetings of the APTAs House of Delegates where they were educated on various legislative bills that involve the PT profession Training was given to the PT attendees on various talking points they could use the next day during their interactions with senators and representatives regarding four PT bills
Two UTMB attendees of the PT Day on Capitol Hill were Kayla Floyd SPT and Kelsey Shull SPT Please follow the link to read Kaylarsquos individual reflection Kayla Floyd SPT
Left to Right
Kayla Floyd SPT Mary Moody (Dr Brian Babins Legislative Correspondent)
Kelsey Shull SPT Carolyn Utsey PT PhD
Janna McGaugh PT ScD COMT
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 16
DPTrsquos Practice
Adaptive Basketball
Skills Pictured JC Trejo
Irfan Khan Jaime Gonzalez
In May I attended the AAPA conference in the beautiful city of San Francisco Being among thousands of PAs and PA students from across the nation was energizing and was a great opportunity for social and professional networking I had the privilege of attending lectures from experts in the field hearing the latest updates on everything from acute coronary syndromes to prostate cancer I attended student activities where I was encouraged in my education and learned some valuable information for beginning my career I also attended product theatres and exhibitions where I saw some of the latest career tools and medical innovations I even had the chance to network with some recruiters and visit specialty organizations I loved the sense of unity being among so many others who shared my professional interests and goals It was a refreshing reminder of the incomparable value of the PA profession and made me excited about the outstanding future of PAs in America and my role as one of them The location was certainly not overlooked The weather in San Francisco was beautiful that week and I enjoyed some good eats in the city and a stroll through Golden Gate Park Im looking forward to the 2016 AAPA conference in San Antonio Written by Amara Childers PAS-2
SUMMER EDITION 2015 17
PT Day on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month nearly a thousand Physical Therapy colleagues attended PT Day on Capitol Hill where they experienced various elements of the PT professions legislative involvement The participants viewed the meetings of the APTAs House of Delegates where they were educated on various legislative bills that involve the PT profession Training was given to the PT attendees on various talking points they could use the next day during their interactions with senators and representatives regarding four PT bills
Two UTMB attendees of the PT Day on Capitol Hill were Kayla Floyd SPT and Kelsey Shull SPT Please follow the link to read Kaylarsquos individual reflection Kayla Floyd SPT
Left to Right
Kayla Floyd SPT Mary Moody (Dr Brian Babins Legislative Correspondent)
Kelsey Shull SPT Carolyn Utsey PT PhD
Janna McGaugh PT ScD COMT
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 17
PT Day on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month nearly a thousand Physical Therapy colleagues attended PT Day on Capitol Hill where they experienced various elements of the PT professions legislative involvement The participants viewed the meetings of the APTAs House of Delegates where they were educated on various legislative bills that involve the PT profession Training was given to the PT attendees on various talking points they could use the next day during their interactions with senators and representatives regarding four PT bills
Two UTMB attendees of the PT Day on Capitol Hill were Kayla Floyd SPT and Kelsey Shull SPT Please follow the link to read Kaylarsquos individual reflection Kayla Floyd SPT
Left to Right
Kayla Floyd SPT Mary Moody (Dr Brian Babins Legislative Correspondent)
Kelsey Shull SPT Carolyn Utsey PT PhD
Janna McGaugh PT ScD COMT
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 18
1st AND 2nd YEAR PT STUDENTS
PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE
AND RAISE CLOSE TO $2000
Bottom row from left to right Reagan Atkinson Rebecca Burnett and Kelsey Shull Top row from left to right Rebekah Lochte Charlotte Mata Kelli Gunter Lauren Barlow Dr Dana Wild and Kayla Floyd
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 19
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 20
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 21
RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS EDUCATE
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RC
PROGRAM AT THE GRANDKIDS FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 11
5 Years of UTMB Respiratory Care Students
L to R
2012-Jerrin Thomas 2013-Bency Abraham 2014- Jerin Thomas 2015 Rufus Stephen 2016- Nevin George
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 22
RTSA FUNDRAISER
Ray Monique Jocelyn Blesson Katie Aylar and Khamaron
Katie Monique Ray Aylar Brandy Anika Ennert Maria Blesson Khamaron and Nevin
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 23
CLS Students Attend the Annual Conference of TACLS
(Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science)
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 24
JULY 20mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo ndash Summer 2015 AUGUST 1mdashOnline registration for fall 2015 opens at 800 am for returning students 3mdashStudy DaymdashNo classes 4-7mdashFinal Exam Period 7mdashLast Day of Summer 2015 14mdashCommencement 22-28mdashOrientation of New Students for Fall 30mdashDeadline for Fee PaymentsmdashAll Students 31mdashClasses Begin for Fall 2015 SEPTEMBER 7mdashLabor Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 8mdashClasses Resume 15mdashLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 500 pm for Fall 2015 OCTOBER No activities NOVEMBER 11mdashVeteranrsquos Day Holidaymdash(No Classes) 12mdashClasses Resume 23mdashLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a ldquoWrdquo - Fall 2015 25-27mdashThanksgiving Holidaymdash(No Classes) 30mdashClasses Resume DECEMBER 1mdashOnline Registration Open for Spring 2016 Opens at 800 am for Returning Students 7mdashStudy DaymdashNo Classes 8-11mdashFinal Examination Period 11mdashLast Day of Fall 2015 Semester 14mdashHoliday Recess begins for students to continue through January 5 2016 Classes begin January 6 2016
Congratulations to Sarah Hankey (PAS) who was just recently married to
Diego Suarez a 2nd year Medical student
SHP Academic Calendar
Join the School of Health Professions
on facebook
httpswwwfacebookcomSHPUTMB
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 25
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs wishes to dedicate this
issue of Splash Page to the memory of Dr Henry J Cavazos JD Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
We are deeply saddened that Henry Cavazos JD Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor in our School of Health Professions passed away on May 4th Dr Cavazos was an outstanding mentor He was thoughtful and always willing to help students and colleagues and encouraged people to continue their education and become the best version of themselves He loved our institution and was proud to have served honorably for more than four decades A memorial service was held on May 21 at Levin Hall Auditorium You can view his celebration of life here He will truly be missed by students faculty staff family and friends
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES
SUMMER EDITION 2015 26
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor Society-Occupational Therapy
Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA
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
School of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Health Professions
Deans Office
Academic and Student Affairs
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
REHAB SCIENCES
RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association
Professional Journals
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies
Respiratory Care
Student Government Association
Minutes
StudentGovernmentAssoutmbedu
Newsletter
SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY
ALPHA ETA
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
HELPFUL
RESOURCES