Skip to main content

Part of UT Health San Antonio

School of Health Professions, UT Health Science Center San AntonioSchool of Health Professions, UT Health Science Center San Antonio

Part of UT Health San Antonio

Give
Search

Quicklinks

School of Health Professions logo

Logins

  • LiveMail
  • Canvas

Schedule/Calendar/Catalog

  • Class Schedule
  • Catalog
  • Academic Calendars

Health/Wellness

  • Student Health Center
  • Needlestick Guidelines
  • Needlestick Incident Report
  • Insurance
  • Counseling Services

Technology

  • Service Desk
  • Password Reset
  • TechZone (Computer Store)

Other

  • Student Directory

 Close Quicklinks

Menu
  • Home
  • About
  • Programs
  • Admissions
  • Tuition and Financial Aid
  • Research
  • Student Life
  • Alumni

You are here

  • School of Health Professions News
  • Former San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor discusses diversity in the health professions during campus presentation

Former San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor discusses diversity in the health professions during campus presentation

Time & Date

Friday, October 26, 2018


By Kate Hunger 

Former San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor gave a presentation on diversity in the health professions at UT Health San Antonio on October 18.

Taylor’s presentation was titled “What does an Urban Planner know about diversifying the Health Professions?” In it, she shared demographic statistics for several health professions and the urban planning field, as well as ideas for how to increase diversity among faculty and student populations. She encouraged the audience to be aware of unconscious biases and to seek opportunities to learn about other cultures and perspectives. 

“I loved the fact that this not just a medical issue and that the same things apply in her field of urban planning,” said Tammy Harris, MPAS, PA-C, assistant clinical professor who chairs the School of Health Professions’ diversity committee and invited Taylor to speak.

Taylor’s presentation was the first Diversity Lunch and Learn of the 2018-2019 academic year, Harris said. David Shelledy, Ph.D., RRT, FAARC, FASAHP, School of Health Professions Dean introduced Taylor.
 
“While our school does pretty well, we have a fair amount of room to grow,” in regards to diversity, he noted in his opening remarks.  

Taylor also discussed the need to mentor students and create diverse cohorts. Doing so provides support to students who might otherwise feel isolated, Harris said.
 


Share this news item
Ivy Taylor
Ivy Taylor
Map image of UT Health San Antonio location

UT Health San Antonio
School of Health Professions

7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
Contact Us
Admissions: 210-567-6220

1-866-802-6288

Connect with us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Maps & directions

We make lives better ®

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, also called UT Health San Antonio, is a leading academic health center with a mission to make lives better through excellence in advanced academics, life-saving research and comprehensive clinical care including health, dental and cancer services.

Web Privacy | Links from websites affiliated with UT Health's website (uthscsa.edu) to other websites do not constitute or imply university endorsement of those sites, their content, or products and services associated with those sites. The content on this website is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Health information on this site is not meant to be used to diagnose or treat conditions. Consult a health care provider if you are in need of treatment.