UTMB SHP

Congrats to DPT students Caroline Frenzel & Avery Pennington on earning The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship and empowering the Galveston community through wellness! 👏🧡💙

The @SHPUTMB Dept of Respiratory Therapy received the RRT Credentialing Success Award from CoARC, placing it among top programs nationwide. This honor reflects strong training and graduate success preparing future respiratory therapists. Learn more: utmb.us/fke

Congratulations to Jayanna Slayten, recipient of the 2026 Larry L. Trow Memorial Education Award! She will be honored April 8 at the SCABB President’s Luncheon in Nashville. 🩸✨

On Friday, the Respiratory Therapy department welcomed students from 7 local high schools for @shputmb Career Exploration Day. From hands-on learning to real-world insights, these students got an inside look at the impact of Respiratory Therapy and what it means to train at UTMB.

I am thrilled to share that Dr. Brent Masel has received the NABIS Legends Award—one of the organization’s highest honors. A well-deserved recognition of a remarkable career. We are proud to have Dr. Masel at @utmbhealth, where he continues to champion brain injury research and leave a lasting impact. Read more: utmb.us/feq

Our @SHPUTMB Department of Respiratory Therapy will be recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care with the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award! This recognition places UTMB among an elite group of high-performing programs. Congratulations to all!

Thanks to faculty & staff who supported the Cow Poke Chili Cook Off! 🌶️🤠 Hosted by ASA & Nutrition Sciences. Great chili, friendly competition & congrats to our winners! 👏🔥

Today SHP students had the chance to meet our new dean Dr David Vines. Students had lunch and ate pizza while getting to ask some important questions!

Last week, @utsystem Board of Regents approved our agreement with @BlueZones. This initiative reflects our deep commitment to improving the health and well‑being of every community we serve. I invite you to join us on Thursday, March 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Levin Hall on the Galveston campus as we share more about this transformative effort and the opportunity it represents for our region. I hope to see many of you there as we continue building a healthier future together. For additional event details, please visit utmb.us/f9y

Today marks a significant milestone for UTMB and the community we are proud to serve. This morning, the @utsystem Board of Regents approved an agreement between UTMB and @BlueZones, officially bringing the Blue Zones Project to Galveston. This approval reflects our longstanding commitment to advancing health and vitality in the communities we serve. The Blue Zones Project is a research-informed population health initiative designed to help communities improve well-being and support longer, healthier lives. With this action, UTMB will launch a multi-year initiative focused on meaningful, sustainable impact across Galveston. To read more about what this means for our community, visit: utmb.us/f7j

The @UTMBAnesthesia and @SHPUTMB group spending Fat Tuesday networking and learning at @UT_TRC4 conference.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Valentine’s Day “Love at First Pop” Popcorn Bar! 🍿💘

Sharing Healthcare in the 21st Century. Wed Feb 11, 12–1, Levin Hall 3.324. Guests: Carole Tucker, PT, PhD @SHPUTMB + Salim Hayek, MD @utmb_jssom. Light lunch will be served. Register: forms.office.com/pages/response…

Yesterday I had the opportunity to formally welcome Dr. David L. Vines, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Health Professions @SHPUTMB, during a welcome reception with colleagues. Dr. Vines brings more than 20 years of leadership experience, including an extensive background in respiratory care and a strong record of spearheading impactful programs. It was great to have him in the room as we connected with colleagues and looked ahead to his continued leadership in empowering faculty and students.

It's an exciting new chapter for @SHPUTMB as we officially welcomed Dr. David L. Vines as Senior Vice President and Dean. The Office of the Provost invited leaders from across UTMB to meet Dr. Vines, learn about his impressive background, and extend a warm welcome to our campus.

A new chapter for UTMB SHP! We welcomed our new Senior VP & Dean, Dr. David L. Vines, to campus as leaders gathered to hear his vision and journey in academic & clinical leadership. Excited for the impact ahead—join us in welcoming him to SHP! #UTMBSHP

Congratulations to two recipients of the UTMB Teaching Excellence and Mentoring Program FY26 Pilot Educational Grants! Dr. Abiola Oladapo (@SHPUTMB CLS) and Dr. Frances Hodgkins (@utmbson Undergraduate Studies). These funds will support their educational innovation projects.

We are very happy to announce the @amtutmb FY26 Educational Grant recipients! Congratulations, Dr. Sharon Dunnivan-Mitchell (@SHPUTMB Physical Therapy) and Dr. Beth Teegarden (@utmb_jssom Anesthesiology). These funds support their educational innovation projects.

❄️ Update: Virtual Classes Monday & Tuesday ❄️ Due to ongoing weather conditions, UTMB School of Health Professions will hold classes virtually on Monday (Jan 26) and Tuesday (Jan 27). Based on current forecasts, normal operations are expected to resume Wednesday.

I’m pleased to welcome Dr. David Vines as our next Dean of the School of Health Professions. He brings strong academic leadership and a clear commitment to advancing education and clinical impact. I look forward to the next chapter of growth and collaboration @SHPUTMB under his leadership.