Haley L. Nation, Ph.D.

As a classically trained Anatomist, Dr. Nation teaches various basic science disciplines to future health care professionals, including gross anatomy, histology, neuroanatomy, and embryology. She teaches Medical, Dental, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy, and Masters of Anatomy students. As an educator, she works diligently to adapt the content and presentation of the material according to the student’s career path and goals.   In addition to her educational commitments, Dr. Nation also has a particular interest in research projects involving anatomical variations and conducting medical education research including the integration of new educational tools into the current curriculum. 

• Professional Background

  Education

  • 2017 - PhD - Anatomy - Pennsylvania State University
  • 2014 - BS - Biology - Nova Southeastern University

  Appointments

  • 7/2017 - Lecturer II and Faculty - UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, Cell Systems & Anatomy, San Antonio

• Instruction & Training

  • 5/2019 - Present, OCCT 7001 Gross Anatomy, The University of Texas Health Science Center
  • 1/2019 - Present, CSBL 5022Interprofessional Anatomy, The University of Texas Health Science Center
  • 1/2019 - Present, DHHD 6009 Advanced Head and Neck/Oral, The University of Texas Health Science Center
  • 10/2018 - Present, INTD 5047 Neuroscience, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
  • 7/2018 - Present, DHHD 6005 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
  • 2/2018 - Present, CSBL 5091Special Topics, The University of Texas Health Science Center
  • 2/2018 - Present, CSBL 4025 Mentored Anatomy Teaching, The University of Texas Health Science Center
  • 1/2018 - Present, CIRC 6013 Form and Function, The University of Texas Health Science Center
  • 10/2017 - Present, Dental Surgical Anatomy Prosection Review, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
  • 10/2017 - Present, Masters' Thesis Directed, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
  • 10/2017 - Present, Masters' Thesis Directed, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
  • 9/2017 - Present, DHHD 5002 Craniofacial Complex, The University of Texas Health Science Center
  • 9/2017 - Present, SELC 7133 Dental Gross Anatomy Teaching Selective, The University of Texas Health Science Center
  • 8/2017 - Present, CSBL 5074 Intro to Research, The University of Texas Health Science Center
  • 8/2017 - Present, CIRC 5003 Language of Medicine
  • 8/2017 - Present, CSBL 4005 Advanced Anatomy, The University of Texas Health Science Center
  • 7/2017 - Present, CIRC 6007 Mind, Brain Behavior
  • 2/2019-Present, PHYT 8112 Management of the Complex Patient
  • 5/2019-Present , PHYT 7009 Neuroscience for Physical Therapy
  • 8/2017-Present, CSAT 6071 Supervised Teaching
  • 5/2019-Present, PHAS 5044 Clinical Anatomy
  • 8/2017-Present, DHHD 5001 Foundation of Tooth Development, Oral Health and Dental Disease
  • 7/2018-Present, DHHD 6005 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems
  • 8/2019-Present, DHHD 6006 Renal, Gastrointestinal, and Liver Systems

• Publications

  Journal Article

   

  Nation HL, Kaliski D, Ortiz A. Narrated dissection videos and peer-mentoring to enhance anatomy performance of under-represented minority students in physical therapy education, submitted to Anatomical Sciences Education, [published online ahead of print, 2020 May 8]. Anat Sci Educ. 2020;10.1002/ase.1971. doi:10.1002/ase.1971

  Nation HL, Jeong SY, Jeong SW, Occhialini AP. Anomalous muscles and nerves in the hand of a 94-year-old cadaver—A case report, Int J Surg Case Rep 2019, 65:119-123

  Kinsman BJ, Nation HL, Stocker SD. Hypothalamic Signaling in Body Fluid Homeostasis and Hypertension Current Hypertension Reports 2017 Jun;19(50).

  Nation HL, Nicoleau M, Kinsman BJ, Browning KN, Stocker SD. DREADD-induced activation of subfornical organ neurons stimulates thirst and salt appetite Journal of Neurophysiology 2016 Feb;115(6):3123-3129.