School of Health Professions News

PA Studies faculty member honored as Bexar County PA of the Year

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

By Kate Hunger 

Seeing graduates of the Physician Assistant Studies program at UT Health San Antonio thrive in the profession is one of the most rewarding aspects of teaching for Leticia Bland, MPAS, PA-C, Assistant Professor. 

“PAs are going to be ones taking care of our families,” she said. “So it’s important to make sure our PAs are prepared and competent.”

New associate dean for research values the power of collaboration

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

By Kate Hunger 

The School of Health Professions welcomes its newly appointed Timothy A. Reistetter, Ph.D., OTR, FAOTA, Associate Dean for Research.

Previously appointed professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), where he served as director of the post-doctoral certificate program in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Reistetter also is a professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy. 

PA professor and veteran shares his professional journey at campus Veteran’s Day event

Monday, December 17, 2018

By Kate Hunger 

A career in medicine was not what Paul B. Allen, Sr., DSc, MPAS, PA-C, FAAPA, physician assistant studies assistant professor envisioned when he joined the U.S. Army. 

Allen, PA program director and chair, shared the story of his military service and medical career as the featured speaker at the Veteran’s Day program and reception held Nov. 9 by the Military Health Institute. Also speaking at the event were Byron C. Hepburn, M.D., Maj. Gen. USAF (Ret.), MIH Director and William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP, University President.

PT faculty member gives presentation on the importance of research in allied health

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

By Kate Hunger 

Sandeep Subramanian, Ph.D., MS, BPT, physical therapy assistant professor highlighted the impact of rehabilitation research in the health professions during a presentation during National Allied Health Week.

Subramanian took a creative approach in his Nov. 8 Lunch & Learn presentation by describing the kinds of treatment a soldier injured in a blast would receive. Subramanian used the scenario to show how the soldier’s care would be informed by research from across departments within the School of Health Professions.

Respiratory Care students teach PA students about mechanical ventilators

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

By Kate Hunger 

Physician Assistant Studies students recently had a hands-on opportunity to learn about mechanical ventilators. What made the experience especially interesting? Their teachers were second-year respiratory care students.

“We reached out to the experts,” said Leticia Bland, MPAS, PA-C, assistant professor and clinical coordinator for the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. “It’s a great opportunity for them to share their knowledge, and it was a great opportunity for our students.”

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

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.

PA Week event provided an opportunity to have fun with fellow students

Thursday, October 25, 2018

By Kate Hunger 

When Hawaiian shirts are in the picture, it's usually a safe bet that fun is about to be had. 

About 40 PA studies sported the island-themed attire during an afternoon of fellowship hosted on Oct. 4 by the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Activities included tug-of-war, a barbecue, a dunk tank, and volleyball.

PA student Caitlin Schwein enjoyed meeting students from the IPAP program. 

Don't miss National Allied Health Week Nov. 4-10

Thursday, October 25, 2018

By Kate Hunger 

It’s that time again. The health professions will be front and center the week of Nov. 5 to celebrate Allied Health Week. 

“Every year we have an opportunity for the School of Health Professions to shine a light on all of our different programs,” said one of the week’s event organizers, Carlos Herrera, president of the Master’s in Occupational Therapy Class of 2019.

The schedule includes:

UT Health San Antonio holds Interprofessional Education Orientation

Friday, September 21, 2018

By Kate Hunger 

More than 70 students gathered last month to learn for a first-year student interprofessional orientation—the first of its kind for the University.

Anastacia Flores, a graduate student in the nurse practitioner program in the School of Nursing, said she understands the need to connect and collaborate with other health professionals. She valued the opportunity to meet students from other programs.

Students connect through Interprofessional Leadership Scholars Program

Friday, September 21, 2018

By Kate Hunger 

One day in his future career as a medical laboratory scientist, Prit Desai hopes to collaborate with health professionals in other fields to exchange information and insights with the common goal of delivering excellent patient care.