Health Professions

Last week, the School of Health Professions welcomed alumni, faculty, staff and university leadership to campus to celebrate its 50th anniversary and recognize distinguished alumni. Watch this video to catch special moments and remembrances: bit.ly/4uEkXSV

Alumni, faculty, staff and friends: We look forward to celebrating the School of Health Professions' 50th anniversary and our distinguished alumni on Monday, April 27! bit.ly/4cqG9EC

Clinical Assistant Professor Brittany Teeter, MS, CLS, MLS(ASCP)CM, is featured in Medical Laboratory Observer as a Laboratory Innovator, sharing insights on service‑driven leadership and laboratory education. Read more: bit.ly/42rA9Xf #LabWeek #MLS #BOCLabWeek

Our Doctor of Physical Therapy program rose 45 spots in the 2026 U.S. News rankings. Learn more about rising PT demand and how we prepare excellent clinicians: bit.ly/4cqwI7T

Eligible students can attend qualifying UT San Antonio School of Health Professions bachelor’s programs with no tuition costs through our Bold Promise Program. Submit your FAFSA by March 31 to be considered. Learn more: bit.ly/4sAKZWz

This fall, Ricky Joseph, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, was named Professor Emeritus in recognition of his extraordinary impact on our Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, his decades of service and dedication to OT education. Read more: bit.ly/4kLvVlZ

Congratulations to Clinical Assistant Professor Stephen Harper, MD, recipient of the 2026 EMS Physician Meritorious Service Award from @NAEMSP for his leadership during the 2025 Hill Country flooding. More information: bit.ly/4ri2VED

The School of Health Professions offers programs for seven of the professions ranked in the 2026 Best 100 Jobs list recently published by U.S. News and World Report. Read more: bit.ly/4rhREEn

What helps students prepare for competitive graduate health professions programs? A strong science foundation, clinical practicums and guided application support. See how UT San Antonio’s BSMS program prepares students for what’s next. ➡️ Read the story: bit.ly/4qgjuzu

This fall, School of Health Professions faculty, students, and alumni showcased leadership, scholarship and real-world impact across the health professions at state and national conferences. Read more: bit.ly/3YJceB2

Congratulations to Respiratory Care Professor Ruben Restrepo, MD, RRT, NPS, FAARC, FCCP, on earning a $50,000 Vision Grant from the American Association for Respiratory Care for research on optimizing albuterol use in hospital patients. Read more: bit.ly/4qmxIzz

Congrats to Assistant Professor Cathy Torrington Eaton, Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders! She’s the recipient of the 2025 Shirlyn B. McKenzie Teaching Excellence Award for her outstanding dedication to teaching. Read more: bit.ly/4qrFzvv

This December, the BSMS program hosted its first-ever Research Day, featuring student presentations of research posters and medical case studies. Huge congrats to our future healthcare leaders! 👏

Maya Cwalina is a student in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program in the School of Health Professions at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Watch as she shares what drew her to the program and how it's preparing her for clinical practice as an OT.

Congrats to Occupational Therapy Assistant Professor Mei-Ling Lin on receiving the 2025 Kudolo Research Award at the School of Health Professions Research Retreat! Read more: bit.ly/4qjphEW

Congratulations to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2025 on celebrating their graduation last week! Read more: bit.ly/4qapFFz 🎓 🧡

The Master of Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2025 graduates next week, carrying on a tradition that began in 2000. Assistant Professor Steven Skaggs, PhD, MPAS, PA-C, shares this look back at the program’s launch and development over the years: bit.ly/4a4yyvT

The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program in the School of Health Professions hosted its first-ever Splint-Off competition. The goal of the competition was to help students become comfortable using different kinds of splinting materials. Read more: bit.ly/3KiXRQh

Associate Dean of Finance Chermale Casem brings robust career experience in banking, grant administration, nonprofit and higher education roles to the School of Health Professions, which she joined in October. Learn more about her vision and leadership:bit.ly/4oYFT4p

We’re proud to share that Assistant Professor Bobby Belarmino, PT, DPT, PhD, CCS, has been accepted as a Distinguished Fellow of the Physical Therapy Academy by the National Academies of Practice—honoring his achievements in physical therapy and interprofessional care! 👏