Splash Page Summer 2016 Edition
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Splash Page Summer 2016 Edition
SUMMER EDITION 2016 S u m m e r 1 E d i t i o n J u l y 2 0 1 6 1 3 , 2 0 1 6 Welcome New PA’s! A new class of Physician Assistants donned their white coats at the White Coat Ceremony and began classes on July 5th. Welcome to UTMB and SHP! Hello Students! IN THIS ISSUE Dr. Salas-Provance Page 2 DPT Accolades Page 3-12 PA Studies Page 13-32 CLS—SOCLS Page 33 Bulletin Board Page 34 SHP 411 Page 35 ASA-Can we help you? Page 36 Helpful Resources Page 37 I am very excited to be at UTMB and the new associate dean for Academic and Student Affairs. I am a speech-language pathologist by profession. Caring for patients and their families has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my life. I have been in the classroom teaching students for over 25 years and have loved that part of my career very much. Students have joined me in my clinical work with children with cleft palate in Lima, Peru; an amazing experience for all of us. I am looking forward to guiding all of you in your chosen educational paths. You have chosen wisely, as there is a great need for your knowledge and skills, your passion for your field and your ‘soft touch’ as you go forward to work with patients. I am very happy to be near an ocean, as I love the water and come from the desert of the southwest, which is also beautiful in its own way. I enjoy doing a 5K every now and then, and try to do a ½ marathon yearly if I can find the time to prepare. One of my favorites has been the Disneyland marathons; they are great fun. My favorite food is Mexican food, my favorite color is yellow and I enjoy sailing with my husband, Bill. Or rather he sails and I read and relax! I hope that you find your educational journey at UTMB enjoyable and rigorous at the same time. The office of Academic and Student Affairs is here to make that journey just a little more pleasant so please feel free to reach out to us whenever you need us. All the best to you, Dr. Marlene Salas-Provance Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs School of Health Professions SUMMER EDITION 2016 2 Please welcome our new Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Marlene Salas-Provance PhD, MHA, CCC-SLP, FASHA After a national search Marlene Salas-Provance, PhD, MHA, CCC-SLP, FASHA has been appointed Associate Dean for Academic & Student Affairs in the School of Health Professions beginning May 2nd. Dr. Salas-Provance was the immediate past chair and associate professor in the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She served as assistant dean in the College of Education at NMSU to develop the new college clinics. Prior to that Dr. Salas-Provance was chair of communication disorders at the University of Montevallo (Al) and program director in communication disorders at St. Louis University and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. She is on the Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Council for the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and served as coordinator of ASHA’s Special Interest Group 17, Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations and was a founding member and coordinator of Special Interest Group (SIG) 17, Global Issues in Communication Sciences and Related Disorders. She is an ASHA Fellow and recently received ASHA awards for Outstanding Contributions in International and Multicultural Affairs. Dr. Salas-Provance has served as a clinical educator throughout her academic career, especially related to children with cleft lip and palate. She is a member of an international medical team with Rotaplast International and has travelled worldwide for over 10 years to serve children with cleft palate. She implemented a program for graduate students in speech pathology to provide clinical services to children with cleft palate in Lima, Peru. Dr. Salas-Provance holds a PhD in speech science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an MA in speech pathology from New Mexico State University and an MHA, in healthcare administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia. WELCOME AND BEST WISHES DR. SALAS-PROVANCE! SUMMER EDITION 2016 3 DPT ACCOLADES! THE GONI FORCE “Cancer can’t measure up to us!” First and Second year DPT’s and faculty members Dr. Mossberg and Dr. Wild participated in the Relay for Life raising $1,600. Student participants included 2nd years Hali Smith-Team Captain, Charlotte Mata, Jaime Gonzalez, Irfan Khan, Patrick Damrath, and 1st years Sam Moseley, and Kristina Schommer. The 80’s theme was a big hit! 2016 Chevron Houston Marathon: Medical Crew 01/20/2016- Provided postrace massages and stretches to participants. Worked with the students from the DPT Class of 2017, PTA students, massage therapists, and licensed physical therapists. Back to Top SUMMER EDITION 2016 4 DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d) DPT Caring Clowns UTMB: A volunteer non-profit organization open to all UTMB students; dedicated to making people smile, believing that laughter truly is the best medicine. Caring Clowns participates in weekly clown rounds at John Sealy Hospital, performing magic tricks for pediatric patients as well as participates in community events. Dressed in clown costumes, members make balloon animals, paint faces, and entertain children attending the events. L-R: Jennifer Alexander, Casey Herrington, Erin Beam, Caitlin Mckernan, Allyson CookLindsay Adaptive Sailing- Aiding the Sea Scout Base of Galveston in transferring adaptive participants into sailboats, setting up boats, sailing, and putting away equipment. Erin Beam, Allyson Cook-Lindsay SHP Student Ambassadors The goal of SHP student ambassadors is to provide service to the UTMB School of Health Professions; past, present, and future students. Events included planning a cuisine carnival fundraiser to benefit all SHP programs as well as coordinating a potluck to thank the SHP faculty and staff. Ambassadors were also involved in assisting prospective students during tours of UTMB. SUMMER EDITION 2016 5 DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d) Senior Care- An inter-professional organization: Visiting assigned seniors on a monthly basis at the Holland House in Galveston, TX as well as participating in "Sit and Be Fit," a weekly exercise class offered to the Holland House residents. Meals on Wheels- Local non-profit organization; our class provides weekly volunteers dedicated to picking up and delivering meals during our “lunch break” to the homebound, elderly and infirmed residents of Galveston County. Hands and Feet: A faith based medical mission organization composed of UTMB students of all belief systems, from every health professional program; mission is to provide medical services to the underprivileged, underserved and homeless (see below for places visited so far) in the form of short term medical care, referral/follow up, and education that can make a lasting difference in their lives. It also provides a learning environment for both patients and students who get to practice their clinical skills (including Spanish!) alongside participating faculty. Miraflores, Peru: 12/27/2015 - 01/04/2016 Kristina Schommer Laredo, TX: 04/23/2016 - 04/25/2016 (L to R- Cara Hughes, Jesus Urzua, Bethany Spain, Shelley Maple, Denaye Eby) SUMMER EDITION 2016 6 DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d) Sunshine Center (Class Philanthropy)- Non-profit organization that provides services to adults who have developmental disabilities and reside in Galveston County; Mission: to enhance independence, as well as community responsibility, and to foster self-esteem and dignity among individuals with developmental disabilities. 5/16/2016 Mapping and laying out a foot path for participants at the Sunshine Center in order to encourage activity and achieving daily steps! L to R- Genna F., Allyson Cook-Lindsay, Joy Kanany, Kristina Schommer, Carol Jennings, Hannah Cleveland, Amanda Tucker Pediatric Student Association- seeks to provide educational and service opportunities to UTMB students who are interested in pediatrics, as well as provide an opportunity for professional interaction between pediatric faculty and UTMB students. Student Government Association- The official student government of UTMB which aims to promote student wellness and health, community involvement, and campus outreach through different activities such as UTMB Games, Annual Crawfish Boil, and United to Serve. Back to Top SUMMER EDITION 2016 7 DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d) UTMB Intramural Sports- Open to all UTMB students, involvement in intramurals has been a great way to interact with students from other programs (OT, PA, medical, etc.) and relieve stress from schoolwork. Our class teams placed 2nd overall in soccer and 1st overall in kickball this past year! Adaptive Water Sports Festival 9/19/2015—Aiding the Sea Scout Base of Galveston, Moody Gardens Hope Therapy, and non-profit organization Turning Point Galveston in assisting participants with special needs in transfers and various water-related activities (kayaking, paddle boarding, and sailing). Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference: Arlington, TX 1022/15-10/25/15 Students had a blast representing UTMB and meeting other students within the profession L-R top row: Carol Jennings, Kristina Schommer, Joy Kanany, Travis Morrison, Honna Park; Bottom row- Cara Hughes, Jeremy Tan, Nate Fagnant SUMMER EDITION 2016 8 DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d) Bike Around the Bay 10/16/2015 - Participating in PT Day of Service* A 170 mile bike race benefiting the Galveston Bay Foundation in its mission to protect and preserve the bay; students helped cheer on riders and serve food at the finish line. 2015 UTMB Scholarship Banquet This April, UTMB students, Kelsey Shull (Class of 2016) and Rashmi Anandampillai (Class of 2017), attended the Federal Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. and were members of a 18 student delegate from Texas. Texas had the largest student representation at the Forum! The students met with their Congressmen and their staff to speak up and advocate for their future patients and profession. 10/23/15—DPT’s L-R: Erin Beam, Allyson Cook -Lindsay, Simone Moreno, Lance Angelle, Caitlin Mckernan, Denaye Eby -The UTMB Retirees Association Academic Scholarship Fund -The Peyton and Lydia Schapper Endowed Scholarship Fund -UTMB Alumni Association Scholarship -Physical Therapy Students of Distinction Scholarship SUMMER EDITION 2016 DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d) 30th Annual Mardi Gras Ball for Special People: Moody Gardens 01/30/2016 Organized by the Moody Gardens Hope Therapy program, this event is coordinated for people with special needs and their families. Students helped with food preparation and serving, event set-up and teardown, face-painting, and of course participated in the fun and dancing themselves! L-R: Jennifer Alexander, Allyson Cook-Lindsay, Lauren Shoopman, Jacob Dybdahl, Allison Morgan, Nate Fagnant, Kristina Schommer, Sarah Hill Causeway FunD Run: Galveston, TX 3/5/2016 Volunteering to set up and tear down at the FunD Run, benefiting scholarships for the UTMB School of Health Professions. Many students also participated in the run over the Island Causeway! 9 SUMMER EDITION 2016 10 DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d) Drum Fishing Tournament for the Physically Challenged 4/1/2016-4/2/2016—Volunteering to set up, serve food/help transfer participants into boats, and clean up at the 19th annual Drum Fishing Tournament for the Physically Challenged, hosted by Turning POINT Gulf Coast Chapter. 1st and 2nd year SPT students performing dance Top row L-R: Whitney Pearson, Sam Moseley, Nate Paredes, Hannah Cleveland, Lauren Shoopman, Caitlin Mckernan, Nicole Bardaji; Bottom L-R- Denay Eby, Michael Chen, Bethany Spain Physical Therapy Olympics: San Antonio, TX 4/1/2016-4/2/2016—Students got a chance to compete against other PT schools around the state in sporting events, such as creating a dance, soccer, dodgeball, table tennis, softball, tug-of-war, and many more. It was fun cheering on our class and interacting with other fellow SPTs in Texas. Holland House Health Fair 4/2/2016— Volunteering to greet and encourage Holland House residents to participate in the Annual Health Fair hosted by Senior Care, as part of the UTMB United to Serve Day. SUMMER EDITION 2016 11 DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d) UTMB DPT c/o 2017 at the Texas Physical Therapy Association SED Meeting for Student Night. Top Row L-R: Lindsey Wells, Daniel Melby, Sarah Wintermute, Rochelle Rhyne, Hali Smith, Kelli Gunter, Morgan Alexander, Charlotte Mata. Middle Row L-R: Louie Guajardo, Mollye Mlcak, Amethyst Guerrero, Whitni Lueck, Hailey Daniel, Kristi Wolkenstein, Becky Russell, Megan Berg. Bottom Row L-R: Rashmi Anandampillai, Kelsey Gallagher, Abby Morgan, Kelsey Stuhler, Megan Henry, Dana Carter, Ashley Mitchell Members of DPT c/o 2017 at TPTA Student Conclave in Fort Worth, TX. Left to Right: Charlotte Mata, Kelli Gunter, Dana Carter, Hailey Daniel, Megan Henry, Kelsey Stuhler. SUMMER EDITION 2016 DPT ACCOLADES (cont’d) The DPT class of 2017 recently presented their caregiver projects in their Psychosocial Aspects of Disability course with Dr. Farroni. The students interviewed an individual that had the experience of caring for a person with a disability or chronic disease and created artistic representations of their interviews. Pictured is JC Trejo presenting his interactive display “Mi Madre, Mi Corazon” to Dr. Ali Vargo; Laura Kim stands beside her edible exhibit “What’s My Cue”. Emmanuel Winful presents his story “The Journey of an African Child”. 12 SUMMER EDITION 2016 13 PA’s ATTEND HEALTH BOOT CAMP! The PA Class of 2017 recently participated in a Primary Scholar Boot Camp, a week long program where the main focus was on public health and its relationship to Galveston County. The primary scholars boot camp was a public health experience from May 9-13 that approximately 40 first year PA students participated in. The experience involved several hours of interactive lectures learning about public health including topics such as social determinants of health, overview of community health needs, and evidence based public health intervention. We analyzed various current public health issues facing counties around Texas and the water crisis in Flint Michigan and discussed ways that public health could intervene. Finally, we visited a few public health agencies impacting Galveston county and Houston - HOPE Clinic in Houston and Galveston County Health District (GCHD). The first picture provided was taken after the “Toxic boat tour.” On that day, we rode in a boat around Galveston bay and learned about environmental issues and ways that the GCHD Environmental division monitors for water contamination from commercial and residential sources. The second picture was taken in front of the GCHD after we toured their facility and learned about other great public health services they provide to the community. SUMMER EDITION 2016 14 PA’s COMPETE IN TOUGH MUDDER! More than 20 first year PA students competed in the Tough Mudder event outside of Austin, TX in May. The classmates ran through 11 miles of mud and completed intense obstacles built to test their mental grit, camaraderie, and all-around physical fitness. They had a blast cheering each other on and helping each person in the group reach the finish line. What an awesome way to end their first year at UTMB! Go PA Class of 2017! SUMMER EDITION 2016 15 SUMMER EDITION 2016 16 Julianne Kucera helps fellow classmate Adel Nasser while competing in the Tough Mudder event. Victory! Stephanie Culwell and Ethan Geiger charge to the finish line during Tough Mudder. SUMMER EDITION 2016 17 PA’s (cont’d) First Year PA students volunteer at Luke’s Society before heading off to clinical rotations in June. From left to right: Ashley Unaegbu, Natalie Huggins, Blaire Fritchie, Katie, Heiberger, Stephanie Culwell, and Kendall Cooley. First year PA students, Nicole Seeger, Jordan Bailey, and Danielle Williams, after finishing an inter-professional simulation with the nursing students. This picture highlights the physician assistant students with their mentor Elisabeth Shell, PhD, PA-C From left to right: Heidi Braun PA-S3, Ashley Unaegbu PA-S2, Demori Driver PA-S3, Elisabeth Shell, PhD, PA-C, Kendall Strain PA-S2, Charlotte Gish PA-S2, Susanna Green PA-S2 The TEAM (Texas Excellence in Academic Medicine) clinic, located in Texas City, is a team-based clinic with highly trained physicians, physician assistants, medical residents, nurses, and students who are dedicated to improving the health of the local community. Under the guidance of Dr. Premal Patel, MD, an assistant professor of Internal Medicine at UTMB and the medical director of the TEAM clinic, the clinic provides high quality healthcare with a focus on preventive care and management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. The clinic also partners with SCOPE (Student Continuity of Practice Experience) to foster student development with patientcontinuity in a primary care setting. SUMMER EDITION 2016 18 The Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2017 presented various community health programs for our Community Medicine class. Our group was given the Galveston County Health District, which embodies many departments overseeing the public health sector of Galveston County. We presented all that they do, while putting emphasis on the Animal Resource Center (ARC). The ARC fosters animals and sets them up for adoption, among many other things. We invited the ARC to UTMB SHP to enable our class, and other SHP students, to play with and meet some foster puppies. Thanks to our efforts, two of the four puppies brought to UTMB were adopted that very afternoon! Our Community Medicine class marks the end of our didactic year of studies and we begin our clinical year on June 27th. Interested in adoption, visit: http://www.arcpets.org/index.html By Bryan Danilchuk, PA-S2 Left to right: PA students Jordan Cooke, Ashley White, Tiffany Du, Meredith Cook, Avalynn Ly, Bryan Danilchuk, ARC worker Nikki Campbell PA Student Avalynn Ly SUMMER EDITION 2016 19 PA’s (cont’d) PA students Kelly Turner and Stacie Ry- PA Student Victoria Rios PA Student Jordan Cooke Newly adopted puppies! SUMMER EDITION 2016 PA’s (cont’d) 20 First year PA students have been having a blast in their clinical skills lab before leaving on rotations at the end of June. They’ve learned how to suture, scrub into the OR, cast & splint, perform a lumbar puncture and joint injections - just to name a few! Faiyzan Dhanani and Carina Cure’ show off their new casts. Bryan Danilchuck learns how to intubate a patient. Beth Thompson and Erin Sharpe learn how to cast before their orthopedics rotation. Abbie Jorgenson places a fiberglass cast on fellow classmate Faiyzan. SUMMER EDITION 2016 21 PA’s (cont’d) Blaire Fritchie and Stephanie Culwell enjoy the casting lab. Josh Baker casts fellow classmate Adel Nasser. Second year PA students in their casting lab. Allison Siegel performs a joint aspiration under the guidance of PA Studies faculty member, Ms. Slusher. Stacie Rydell, Julianne Kucera, and Forest Trager having fun in casting lab. Second year PA students learn how to intubate before leaving for their clinical rotations. SUMMER EDITION 2016 22 PA’s (cont’d) PA Faculty, Ms. Ashford, shows PA student Chaim Bergida how to carefully remove a cast. First year PA students have successfully learned how to scrub into the OR and have earned their gold stars! Spencer Anderson removes Tiffany Du’s cast. Aaron Sulak and Allison Siegel say thumbs up to sterile technique. Tiffany Du and Spencer Anderson smile for the camera. SUMMER EDITION 2016 23 PA’s (cont’d) A terrific young lady and a great student ambassador for AHEC! Jenna Andel is a second year UTMB PA student who is preparing to graduate this coming August. Jenna, originally from Edna, Texas, first discovered the PA profession when she attended the Victoria AHEC Health Careers Summer Camp in 2009. She graduated from UTSA with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health with an emphasis in Community and Public Health and minor in Biology. She met with Ms. Jodi Sanders earlier this year to speak to high school students and interest them in careers in the health care field. Upon graduation Jenna hopes to come back to the Victoria region to serve the community in which she grew up. The Victoria AHEC is assembling AHEC resources to help her in her quest for a position as a PA in Victoria. Jenna Andel, (second from right) a second year UTMB PA student, speaks with PALS students about careers in the health care field in February 2016. Area Health Education Center Organization The AHEC mission is to enhance access to quality health care, particularly primary and preventive care, by improving the supply and distribution of healthcare professionals via strategic partnerships with academic programs, communities, and professional organizations. SUMMER EDITION 2016 24 PA’s (cont’d) Nutrition: A Win-Win-Win Endeavor in the Community with Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (GOFM) As a Physician Assistant student, nutrition education is a topic I am faced with every day. From a simple conversation about a clinical diagnosis and treatment, to a surgical pre-op appointment or an annual well visit, nutrition is a constant theme in medicine. As healthcare providers, we must constantly be encouraging healthy eating habits. Doing so will reduce the burden of chronic diseases facing the United States such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. During our Community Medicine summer course, I researched the federal government’s Women and Children (WIC) program. Through my research, I became familiar with the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), a state-bystate initiative run by the Department of Agriculture. The FMNP provides WIC-enrolled women and children ages one to five, access to fresh produce from local farmer’s markets. This program not only provides low income woman and children with fresh, nutritious, and locally grown foods, but also simultaneously offers economic support to our local Texas farmers. What an incredible opportunity for Texans! In 2015, Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market received funding to implement the FMNP program. Casey McAuliffe, the market director, works personally with the local WIC office to promote and advertise the program to eligible WIC clients. Every WIC mother receives a $30 voucher for herself and each child. Vouchers can be used to purchase any fresh produce at the Galveston’s Own Farmers Market from April to October. FMNP does not take away from other WIC benefits; it is purely an added benefit that each client may use at her own discretion. These vouchers are also in addition to any benefits the WIC recipients may be receiving such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This February, I personally worked with Casey to create a “New Year, New Food” nutritional education booth at Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market. Working side-by-side my classmate, Lesley Angle and I assembled a variety of recipes highlighting the local, seasonal produce offered at the market that particular week. Together we passed out recipes, offered market-goers nutritional tips, and spread awareness of FMNP. With this program, we were able to provide valuable nutrition education to the Galveston public. As Galveston’s Own Farmers Market gears up for the new season of FMNP this summer, I encourage any interested UTMB students and clinicians to volunteer with the program. By spreading awareness of the FMNP in our local community, we influence healthy eating habits while supporting our local Texas farmers. This is a unique win-winwin opportunity for nutrition, education, healthcare, and the local economy! If you're interested in working with Galveston's Own Farmers' Market or the FMNP program, contact Casey at [email protected], visit www.galvestonsownfarmersmarket.com or stop by the market during our hours of operation. Sundays: Thursdays: 2508 Post Office St. 2222 28th St. 9-noon 3-7pm Pictured in the photo from left to right: Casey McAuliffe, Zoe Apted, Lesley Angle Written by: Zoe Apted, PA-S2 SUMMER EDITION 2016 “ 25 SuperHero Hideout” Courtesy of the UTMB PA Class of 2017 in the School of Health Professions The UTMB Physician Assistant (PA) Class of 2017, in collaboration with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (nccPA) organization, has created a “Superhero Hideout” in the TV room where the children of Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Galveston can go to rest and regain their superhero powers. The children staying at the Ronald McDonald House have demonstrated how strong they are by persevering through their illness; it is our hope that this room will make them even stronger. Wendy Carazo, a first year physician assistant student at UTMB, was awarded a grant from the nccPA, in the amount of $1000 with the purpose of designing and executing a community outreach activity. Students from the previous UTMB PA Class of 2016 became involved with the RMH by organizing a number of activities. Wendy continued this involvement by organizing monthly volunteer outreach activities which have been very successful with approximately 10 students volunteering at each event. As a result of Wendy’s volunteer efforts at the Ronald McDonald House, the PA Class of 2017, along with faculty, advanced this commitment by creating a director position and recruited Wendy to become the Community Outreach Director for Shriners Hospital and Ronald McDonald House. As Community Outreach Director for Shriners Hospital and Ronald McDonald House, Wendy knew she wanted to create a project that would benefit this community. After discussing ideas with involved community members and receiving valuable input, Wendy decided the project proposal for the grant should be to sponsor the designing of a room with a gender neutral superhero theme. Wendy could not have made this idea a realization without the “Superhero Hideout” design team, Elizabeth Knipp and Spencer Anderson. This very talented team, along with many students of the UTMB PA Class of 2017 who volunteered, were able to design and implement this project within an astonishing three days. This project is an extension of the RMH’s mission of providing a safe and supportive environment for families going through the hardship of caring for a sick child. By decorating a room with symbols associated with courage, we hope to empower the children at RMH to see that they are special and brave during their journey to recovery. The resiliency these children and their families display demonstrates that they are truly the superheroes in their own story. We hope the children who stay in the “Superhero Hideout” feel like superheroes and find the strength to overcome their illness. If you would like to see an awesome time-lapse of the designing of the room please follow this link. https:// youtu.be/CCBgHXtNdBM. Testimonials: “The children sat in the TV room and just stared at the walls and super heroes. They didn’t even turn on the TV.” – Evening Supervisor at RMH. “These children are strong already, but this room makes them even stronger.” – Mirjana Milekic and her daughter Vasilisa Milekic, 13. “I like the superheroes and the action figures a lot.” – Noe Cuevas, 7. SUMMER EDITION 2016 26 Wendy Carazo & Elizabeth Knipp (Top left to right) Paige Savage, Ashley White, Krystal Carpenter, Julia Case, Forest Trager, Josh Baker, Spencer Anderson, Ashley Unaegbu, Erin Sharpe, Beth Thompson, Stacey Frerich, Heather Cox, Lexie Aldridge, Shama Shaukatali (Bottom left to right) Hannah Ausloos, Lauren Habern, Avalynn Ly, Haley Kemp, Wendy Carazo, Elizabeth Knipp, Danielle Williams, Marlene Martinez, Tiffany Du, Carina Cure, Victoria Rios SUMMER EDITION 2016 27 Ashley White, Spencer Anderson, Avalynn Ly, Marci Contreras PA-C, Wendy Carazo, Elizabeth Knipp, Ashley Unaegbu, Barbara Slusher PA-C, Aaron Sulak Elizabeth Knipp, Wendy Carazo, Spencer Anderson SUMMER EDITION 2016 28 Elizabeth Knipp, Julia Case, Ashley White, Aaron Sulak, Spencer Anderson, Julianne Kucera, Tiffany Du Top Left: (left to right) Staphanie Culwell, Victoria Rios, Sara Brezina, Avalynn Ly, Elizabeth Knipp Top Right: Spencer Anderson, Kate Corbin, Marlene Martinez, Victoria Rios, Ashley White Bottom Left: Tiffany Du, Avalynn Ly, Aaron Sulak, Alena Guajardo Bottom Right: Spencer Anderson SUMMER EDITION 2016 29 Before and After Mother, Mirjana Milekic and daughter, Vasilisa Milekic staying at Ronald McDonald House and enjoying the new room! SUMMER EDITION 2016 30 SUMMER EDITION 2016 31 PA’s (cont’d) PA’s enjoying time together before their White Coat Ceremony. Katie Virant, Anay, Jessica Walsh, Lillian Wang, Bailey Wilcox, Micah Williams, Jordan Wiseman, Taylor Wiseman Cyndi Nguyen, Lillian Wang Lillian Wang, XiXi Zhang, Trang Nguyen Stephanie Wheeler, Lillian Wang SUMMER EDITION 2016 32 A group of PA’s watch the Fourth of July fireworks on the Seawall! PA’s celebrating a birthday and the first week of school! SUMMER EDITION 2016 33 SOCLS PICNIC Several students and their families from the Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences gathered together for a fun summer picnic in the park. Pictured: Cherica Ellington and Tara Marian SUMMER EDITION 2016 34 BRAD LOW PASSES BOARD EXAM! Congratulations to Brad Low, CLS, for passing the ASCP exam! The ASCP exam is a National Board Exam that is required for ASCP certification in order to be employed in a Clinical Laboratory. Upon obtaining ASCP certification, Brad is now eligible to seek employment with facilities that require ASCP certification. WAY TO GO AND BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER! Jordan Johnson, first year PA, had a surprise engagement during PA orientation weekend! Her new fiancé’s name is also Jordan Johnson! CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO BOTH JORDANS! Back to Top SUMMER EDITION 2016 35 QUICK REFERENCE PHONE NUMBERS SHP Academic Calendar JULY 18-Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” for summer 2016 AUGUST 1-Online registration for Fall 2016 opens at 8am for returning students 1-Study day—No classes 2-5—Final Examination Period 5-Last day of Summer 2016 semester (diploma date—August 12, 2016) 12-SHP Commencement (for Fall ‘15, Spring ‘16 & Summer ‘16 terms) 20-Welcome Weekend 22-26—Orientation and Registration 29-Classes begin—Fall 2016 SEPTEMBER 5-Labor Day Holiday-School Closed (No Classes) 6-Classes Resume 13-Last day to add or drop a course by 5pm (Fall 2016 Census Date) SHP COMMENCEMENT August 12, 2016 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Contact Mary Ellen at [email protected] to reserve the SHP lobby or SHP classrooms for your event. ADA Services (409)747-4818 Alumni Affairs (409)772-5302 Badge Office (409)772-0657 Bookstore (409)772-1939 Enrollment Services (409)772-1215 Financial Aid (409)772-9794 Help Desk (409)772-5200 Library (409)772-2372 Parking Office (409)772-1581 SHP Academic and Student Affairs (409)772-3030 Student Health & Counseling (409)747-9508 Student Life (409)772-1996 Student Services (409)747-9055 SHP/SON STUDY ROOM HOURS MOODY LIBRARY HOURS 7am—12am Monday thru Friday 6:00 pm—11:30 pm Weekends 8:00 am—11:30 pm Student Study Rooms include 3.1020, 3.1036, 3.206, 3.208, 3.210, 3.212, 4.602, 4.618, 4.636, 4.644 All rooms are available from 8:00 am —5:00 pm on a first come-first served basis, however, rooms can be reserved by contacting [email protected] The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is located in the School of Health Professions on the first floor, room 1.800. Use this facility to make copies, print, and scan. It also has multiple study rooms on a first come-first served basis. The LRC is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Back to Top SUMMER EDITION 2016 36 How can we help you? The Office of Academic and Student Affairs (ASA) performs a number of roles for its constituents: students, staff, faculty, department chairs, and the dean. These include a wide range of student services such as recruitment, marketing, admissions, academic support, counseling, tutoring, student organization sponsorship, student advocacy, and representing students on a variety of institutional committees and task forces. ASA supports the student grading and promotion committees of each department and of the school by interpreting UT System and institutional policies and procedures and overseeing student academic appeals and disciplinary proceedings. Academic & Student Affairs School of Health Professions University of Texas Medical Branch 301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555-1136 Office: SHP / SON 4.224 Phone: (409) 772-9411 Fax: (409) 772-1550 r Visit us on ou webpage ASA Back to Top SUMMER EDITION 2016 37 HELPFUL RESOURCES COMPLIANCE TRAINING School of Health Professions Dean's Office Academic and Student Affairs SHP STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY ALPHA ETA Campus Services Web Links Enrollment Services CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (SOCLS) Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society Student Services Student Health and Counseling NUTRITION AND METABOLISM Student Life Student Government Association OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor SocietyOccupational Therapy Email: [email protected] Student Occupational Therapy Association-SOTA Professional Journals PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies Respiratory Care Nutrition and Metabolism Texas Academy of Physician Assistants-TAPA American Academy of Physician Assistants Pi Alpha Honor Society for Physician Assistants PHYSICAL THERAPY The American Physical Therapy Association Texas Physical Therapy Association REHAB SCIENCES RESPIRATORY CARE Respiratory Care Student Association Back to Top
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