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School of Health Professions celebrates 50th anniversary and distinguished alumni
The School of Health Professions welcomed alumni, faculty, staff and university leadership to a special evening on April 27 that celebrated the school’s 50th anniversary and recognized 50 distinguished alumni.
Medical Laboratory Sciences faculty and students win awards, competitions at state conference
Faculty, staff and students of the Medical Laboratory Sciences program attended the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science — Texas 2026 meeting held in San Antonio in April, with students posting impressive wins in the Student Bowl and research poster competition.
PT student credits white coat milestone to family, friends and classmates
When Doctor of Physical Therapy student Maddy Roe walked the stage at Holly Auditorium during the white coat ceremony for the Class of 2027, three generations of her family were watching.
On April 17, Roe and her fellow classmates took part in the traditional ceremony that marks their passage from the classroom phase of their educational journey to the clinical phase. For Roe, her first clinical rotation this summer will be back in her home state of Kansas, where her parents will be able to watch her toddler daughter, Joanna.
School of Health Professions faculty recommended to receive promotions with tenure
The School of Health Professions congratulates six faculty members whose successful applications for promotion with tenure will take effect Sept. 1, pending approval from the University of Texas System Board of Regents at its August meeting.
Promotions to associate professor with tenure include:
PT professor presents on therapeutic yoga intervention for women with breast cancer at Advancing Cancer Research for Latinos and All Populations conference
Department of Physical Therapy , was invited to speak at the
Professor shares views on leadership and more in MLS magazine Q&A
Successful leaders view leadership as service, says Division of Medical Laboratory Sciences Clinical
Emergency Health Sciences faculty member receives award from National Association of EMS Physicians for leadership and service during Hill County flooding
Department of Emergency Health Sciences Assistant Professor Stephen Harper, MD, MPH, was awarded the EMS Physician Meritorious Service Award from the National Association of EMS Physicians for his service during the July 4, 2025, flooding in the Texas Hill Country. The award is given to honor exceptional service and leadership in the field.
Speech-language pathology students win PRAXIS Bowl at annual Texas Speech-Hearing Association conference
For second-year Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology student Lauren Guerra and her teammates, competing in the PRAXIS Bowl — a high-energy, game-show-style competition held during the Texas Speech-Hearing Association 70th Annual Convention and Exhibition in Fort Worth in February — provided a chance to prove that their entire graduating class has what it takes to be excellent speech-language pathologists.
Physical therapy professor selected for 2026 Presidential Excellence Award
Department of Physical Therapy , is a recipient of a 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching Excellence – Emergin
PT faculty present at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting
Department of Physical Therapy faculty presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) 2026, held in Anaheim, California, Feb. 12–14.
The meeting was an outstanding success for the department, said .
The sky is the limit when it comes to a career as a respiratory therapist, keynote speaker tells students during white coat ceremony
The Respiratory Care Class of 2027 received powerful advice along with their white coats in a Feb. 6 ceremony that symbolized their transition from classroom learning to clinical rotations.
Marian Wiegand, MSRC, RRT, RRT-NPS, a 2018 graduate of the Master of Science in Respiratory Care program at UT San Antonio School of Health Professions, shared her own journey to discovering the respiratory care profession.
MS in Imaging Sciences student sets bar high by passing registry exam at accelerated pace
The School of Health Professions is proud to celebrate students whose stories reflect the heart of our mission: serving the people of San Antonio by educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. Among these remarkable individuals is Joanna Flores, R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT), a student in the Master of Science in Imaging Sciences (MSIS) Class of 2026. Joanna’s journey is a powerful example of what happens when talent, opportunity and community support come together.
A family tradition of service and healthcare
Health professions rank high and often in 100 Best Jobs of 2026 list by U.S. News and World Report
The health professions are well represented in the .
Among the best jobs, the School of Health Professions offers programs for seven of the professions ranked in the top 100:
Retired OT faculty Ricky Joseph named Professor Emeritus
Ricky Joseph, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, was named Professor Emeritus in fall 2025.
Department of Occupational Therapy Faculty Achievements
Dr. Ana Allegretti continues to be very active in her role as chair of the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for RESNA.
BS in Medical Sciences students participate in program’s first research day
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences program in the School of Health Professions typically plan to apply to medical school or other graduate programs in health professions —and one thing they will encounter no matter their journey in healthcare is research, said , director of the BSMS program.
School of Health Professions faculty and students present at multiple state and national fall conferences
Numerous programs in the School of Health Professions attended conferences this fall, giving lectures, presenting research posters and even competing in a national student quiz competition.
American Association for Respiratory Care National Congress
Respiratory Care faculty, students and alumni presented, attended and competed at the AARC National Congress in December.
Communication Sciences and Disorders professor receives 2025 Shirlyn B. McKenzie Teaching Excellence Award
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Assistant Professor , has received the 2025 Shirlyn B.
Rethinking albuterol: Professor wins $50,000 grant to improve how hospitals use a common breathing treatment
Short-acting bronchodilators, such as albuterol, are a common type of medication prescribed to patients experiencing acute airway obstruction caused by conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. These drugs relax the airway, making it easier for patients to breathe.
However, these medications aren’t always prescribed following a strict protocol — and they can cause significant side effects, such as tremors, headache and increased heart rate.
OT professor receives Kudolo Research Award at School of Health Professions Research Retreat
, received the 2025 Kudolo Research Award during the School of Health Professions Research Retreat on Dec. 15.
Lin, who joined the Department of Occupational Therapy in 2021, specializes in research on social emotional health in the pediatric population and evidence-based prevention, promotion and intervention programs relevant to school and family mental health.
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