UT Health San Antonio School of Health Professions

This August we’re hosting info sessions to help you learn more about our programs, connect with faculty and get your questions answered.

Aug. 20, 12–1 p.m. | Doctor of Occupational Therapy — Learn more about our OTD program, meet faculty and get an overview of the curriculum and admissions process: https://bit.ly/4xKpULj

Aug. 21, 1–2:30 p.m. | Doctor of Physical Therapy — Meet with DPT faculty and discover key details about the curriculum, admissions requirements and what to expect as a student: https://bit.ly/4x94xnj

The white coat is more than a symbol. It represents a commitment to compassionate care, lifelong learning and service to others. Congratulations to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2028 on reaching this important milestone. As you begin your clinical training, we look forward to seeing the impact you'll make. 🥼

Read more about the ceremony: https://bit.ly/4fZyhgi

The School of Health Professions welcomed its newest students today during orientation!

We're excited to have students joining our Respiratory Care, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Speech-Language Pathology, Imaging Sciences and Medical Sciences programs.

📚 Fall semester classes begin Monday.

Thanks to the San Antonio Spurs for once again inviting the UT San Antonio School of Health Professions to participate in the annual Spurs Back to School Bash on Saturday for families and teachers in our community!

We also thank the students and faculty from our Respiratory Care, Physician Assistant Studies and Physical Therapy programs who provided a mix of engaging experiences and important health checks and information, including:

✅ A pig lung demonstration to show respiratory function
✅ Ultrasound demonstration enabling participants to watch their muscles and joints move in real time
✅ Blood pressure, BMI and blood glucose checks
✅ Respiratory medication information and ventilators
✅ The opportunity to try on an airway clearance vest

The School of Health Professions excited to participate in the Spurs Sports & Entertainment Back to School Bash this Saturday from 12–3 p.m. at Frost Bank Center!

Faculty and students from our Respiratory Care, Physician Assistant Studies and Physical Therapy programs will be providing interactive activities, health information and blood pressure, glucose and BMI checks.

Parents, students and teachers in grades K–12 are invited to attend for free school supplies and resources while supplies last. Registration is required for attendance: https://bit.ly/4wE1ral

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Megan Carreon, MHA, RRT, FCCP, interim chair of the Department of Respiratory Care, on being named a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST)!

This prestigious recognition highlights her outstanding contributions and leadership in respiratory care. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved achievement! Read more: https://bit.ly/4hGEmPK

Can therapeutic yoga support breast cancer recovery? Gustavo J. Almeida, PhD, PT, associate professor of physical therapy and assistant professor of orthopaedics at UT San Antonio, is a co-principal investigator on a research project led by Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, that aims to find out.

A new research project at UT Health San Antonio is studying how therapeutic yoga may support breast cancer survivors during recovery.

Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, received a two-year, $400,000 leadership grant from Susan G. Komen to compare therapeutic yoga and standard physical therapy among Hispanic breast cancer survivors in South Texas. The study will look at how each approach affects quality of life, fatigue and physical function over 16 weeks.

Therapeutic yoga includes controlled movement, breath regulation and meditative practices.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/45p9Nqm

Students in the Physician Assistant Studies and Nutrition and Dietetics programs recently had the chance to attend a hands-on cooking demonstration using principles of culinary medicine, an increasingly popular field that helps people improve their health by learning how to choose and prepare nutritious foods.

Discover how to make food work harder for your health with the link in our bio, via San Antonio Magazine: https://bit.ly/4x3jeaK