Our Team
Undergraduate Medical Education
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Admissions & Outreach
Associate Dean, Admissions & Outreach
Judianne Kellaway, M.D., M.Ed., FACS
Phone: 210-567-6080
Email: kellaway@uthscsa.edu
Admissions Officer Senior
Jazmin A. Gonzalez
Email: gonzalezj30@uthscsa.edu
As a Senior Admissions Officer, I oversee the JAMP summer program internship for pre-meds and current medical students for the Long School of Medicine. I provide guidance to prospective students inquiring about admissions information and managing the admissions team’s social media presence.
Administrative Assistant – Sr, Admissions
Sylvia Ramos
Email: ramossa@uthscsa.edu
As Senior Administrative Assistant, I am responsible for payment processing, monthly budget reconciliations for multiple accounts, and catering coordination for the Office of Admissions & Outreach. I assist the Associate Dean of Admissions and provide travel coordination for all members of the team.
Curriculum
Interim Vice Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education
Deborah L. Conway, M.D.
Email: conway@uthscsa.edu
Director of Curriculum Management
Renee Brown, Ph.D.
Email: brownr5@uthscsa.edu
As Director for Curriculum Management, I am responsible for the continuous quality improvement of the medical education curriculum through a set of structured activities designed to assess and adjust the curriculum based on several levels of review and evaluation.
Director of Curriculum Evaluation
Deborah Chang, Ph.D.
Email: changda@uthscsa.edu
As Director of Curriculum Evaluation, I oversee ongoing assessment, evaluation, and reporting efforts to ensure that all components of the educational cycle for medical students are meeting stated goals and learning outcomes, as well as to identify opportunities for program improvement and enhanced student success.
Educational Development Specialist
Melissa Dagne, M.A.Ed.
Email: villanuevam1@uthscsa.edu
As the Education Development Specialist for the Undergraduate Medical Education Curriculum team, I design the preclinical online environment and support faculty in planning blended instruction. I facilitate performance analysis for continuous improvement, identify innovative technology solutions, and develop interactive experiences to promote student learning.
Administrative Assistant – Sr, Curriculum
Teresa Garza
Email: garzat3@uthscsa.edu
As a member of the Education Development Team, I provide in-classroom support for all first and second-year medical school student sessions, assist with audiovisual needs, presentation organization, student quizzes and Team-Based Learning (TBL) administration.
Program Coordinator – Sr, MD/MPH
Stephanie Gutierrez
Email: gutierrezsr@uthscsa.edu
As Program Coordinator for the MD/MPH Dual-Degree Program in the Long School of Medicine, I coordinate the recruitment events, program events, peer mentorship program, and provide administrative support. I also assist in Professional Formation meetings held with each student in the program, as well as programmatic development.
Manager, UME Administration
Jennifer B. Hernandez
Email: bitoni@uthscsa.edu
As Manager for UME Administration/Assistant to the Vice Dean, I am responsible for assisting with departmental management including personnel, programs and practices and administrative functions; develop and implement departmental policies and procedures; manage and monitor fiscal activities, including budget preparation, accounts management, monthly variance reporting and reconciliation.
Program Coordinator – Sr, Curriculum
Kristin Hilty
Email: hilty@uthscsa.edu
As a Senior Program Coordinator in OUME, I provide oversight of day-to-day operations in the medical education program by facilitating and coordinating various academic activities in support of the Associate Dean for Curriculum. I manage all grades for the pre-clinical curriculum and maintain up to date student records.
Director of Curriculum Evaluation
Jeff Jackson, Ed.D.
Email: jacksonj3@uthscsa.edu
As Director of Curriculum Evaluation, I oversee ongoing assessment, evaluation, and reporting efforts to ensure that all components of the educational cycle for medical students are meeting stated goals and learning outcomes, as well as to identify opportunities for program improvement and enhanced student success.
Director, Accreditation, Compliance & Quality Improvement
Thea Lyssy, M.A.
Email: lyssyt@uthscsa.edu
As Director of Accreditation, Compliance and Quality Improvement, I monitor compliance with numerous accreditation standards for the Long School of Medicine, while developing and implementing various continuous quality improvement efforts. I assist in strategic planning, policy development, and other special projects as needed at both the school and institutional level.
Academic Program Coordinator
Casey May
Email: mayc1@uthscsa.edu
As Academic Programs Coordinator for the Educational Development Team, I generate online course environments in the Canvas Learning Management System, collect data for design, development and implementation of curriculum, and perform quality control for student-facing materials delivered via Canvas.
Administrative Assistant - Sr
Anna Z. Martinez
Email: martinezas@uthscsa.edu
In my role as Administrative Assistant, I greet all guests, faculty and staff to the Office for Undergraduate Medical Education. I assist in providing administrative support to the Vice Dean and faculty, accounting, coordinate travel, and submit all service request.
Student Affairs
Associate Dean, Student Affairs
Phone: 210-567-0777
Email: hansonj4@uthscsa.edu
Joshua Hanson, MD, MPH, is currently an Associate Professor of Medicine at University of Texas Health, San Antonio. Dr. Hanson joined the faculty of the Long School of Medicine in August 2011.
Administrative Assistant – Senior, Student Affairs
Norma Fox
Phone: 210-567-0558
Email: foxn@uthscsa.edu
Program Coordinator – Sr, Student Affairs
Derek Holbrook, M.Ed.
Email: holbrookd@uthscsa.edu
As a Senior Program Coordinator for the Student Affairs team, I help coordinator Long School of Medicine events, wellness initiatives, the Veritas program and student organization development. My goal is to provide holistic guidance and support as students navigate their medical school journey and beyond.
Director, Wellness & Prof. Formation
Paulina Mazurek, M.A.
Email: mazurek@uthscsa.edu
As Director of Wellness and Professional Formation, I am responsible for programs designed to develop and improve the self-care and resilience of medical students throughout their training and beyond. I guide students as they make meaning of their experiences, developing their identity as a physician.
Program Coordinator – Sr, Student Affairs
Jacklyn Nieto, M.Ed.
Email: nietoj1@uthscsa.edu
As a Senior Program Coordinator for the Student Affairs Office, I monitor student progression, help coordinate Long School of Medicine events and assist with the Veritas mentorship program.
