UTEP College of Health Sciences

Happy Wednesday, CHS Miners! ⛏ We need your help! Students in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program are conducting an IRB-approved study examining the experiences of ESL students enrolled in UTEP health sciences programs to better understand supports and barriers. Please consider participating in the study if you meet the below criteria, and share the flyers widely as well! 🧡💙

Eligibility:
• Are 18 years or older
• Self-identify as having a native/first language other than English
• Are currently enrolled in a Health Sciences degree program

Participation involves completing a voluntary 10–20 minute online survey that includes demographic, multiple-choice, rating scale, and open-ended questions related to students’ experiences.
Survey link (direct link in IG bio): https://tinyurl.com/z8futs3m

Happy Tuesday, CHS Miners! ⛏️ Check out this post from the UTEP Alumni Association about Dr. Claudia Yagel, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy. Congrats, Dr. Yagel! Link to story in our IG bio.
https://tinyurl.com/33e8d7j9
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Meet Claudia Yagel: UTEP alumna, founder of Yagel Therapy Services and a 2026 Miner Business Trailblazer awardee. 🌟

Claudia specializes in pediatric therapy, empowering children with autism and developmental challenges while helping shape the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Her story is proof that passion, heart and community can change lives. 🧡


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Join the Class of 2027 for their fundraiser on June 26th at any Panda Express location. Order online and use our fundraiser code: 9016152

Happy Friday, CHS Miners! ⛏ Check out this online elective course in Native American Women's Health being offered this fall 👀 You will explore indigenous wellness, environmental and land-based health, community healing, and decolonizing health policy beyond a biomedical lens.

For more information, contact Dr. April Ansari at [email protected] as well as the Student Success Center to check whether this elective can be counted toward your degree! 🧡💙

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☀️ Even during the quiet summer months, the team is still on-site! 🧡

Summer hours at Memorial Gym room 105 are 12-2 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. The mobile food pantry will run 8:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays near the Helen of Troy Softball Field Parking Lot.

Happy Wednesday, CHS Miners! ⛏ Check out this elective course in applied culinary nutrition being offered this fall by the Department of Public Health Sciences. If you want to learn more about basic cooking and how to prepare nutritious meals on a budget, this class is made for you! 🍽👩🏻‍🍳

Be sure to check in with the CHS Student Support Center first to confirm this class can be used as an elective in your degree. 🧡💙

Happy Tuesday, CHS Miners! ⛏ We have fantastic news to share - our Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program and Doctor of Physical Therapy Program have been ranked in the top 100 in the nation by US News and World Report 🎉

The UTEP OTD Program is ranked #98
The UTEP DPT Program is ranked #87

Help us celebrate this recognition of the hard work of our faculty and staff in both departments in creating top notch educational opportunities for future rehab professionals! 🔥🧡💙

Check out these rankings at the link below (direct link in IG bio)
https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools

CHS Miners - SAVE THE DATE 🗓 Our next HOPE+ health fair and clinic will be held on Saturday, July 18th at the Texas Tech campus (5001 El Paso Drive).

Please share this flyer widely within your networks! Free health screenings will be offered.

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Inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals starts with mentorship. Kasandra Onzures, a first-year graduate student, and Rebecca Lattimore, a faculty member, recently participated in the Rural Healthcare Summer Camp in Alpine, Texas, where they served as counselors and mentors for 28 high school students from rural communities. Through sharing their experiences and promoting the field of speech-language pathology, they helped students explore healthcare career pathways and learn about opportunities to serve rural and underserved populations. 🏜️

Through their leadership, mentorship, and passion for the profession, Kasandra and Rebecca helped raise awareness about the important role speech-language pathologists play in serving diverse populations. Their efforts even inspired several students to express interest in pursuing careers in speech-language pathology! 💬✏️

We are proud to see members of our program representing the profession, advocating for speech-language pathology, and encouraging the next generation of healthcare professionals. Thank you, Kasandra and Rebecca, for making a meaningful impact on these future leaders! ⭐️

CHS Miners, if you're considering a career in Occupational Therapy, don't miss out on an upcoming opportunity to learn more about this exciting field. 👀The Department of Occupational Therapy will be hosting a virtual open house on Thursday, July 2nd. Learn more about the admissions process and hear directly from faculty and students.

RSVP at the link in our IG bio or scan the QR code


🗓 SAVE THE DATES:
* Virtual Open House for UTEP OTD Program - July 2, 2026
* 2026-27 Admissions Cycle for UTEP - Opens July 18, 2026