The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. School of Health Professions. Education, Research, Health Care and Service

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CIPM

Certificate in Interdisciplinary Pain Management
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CLLS

Clinical Laboratory Sciences
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MS/DI

MS/Dietetic Internship
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MSHP

Health Professions
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OCCT

Occupational Therapy
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PHYT

Physical Therapy
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RESC

Respiratory Care

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For over a century, the University of Texas Medical Branch has dedicated its efforts toward improving the health of society - in Texas and beyond. In addition to designing and implementing innovative ways to deliver instruction to students at distant locations, the school continuously explores opportunities to expand its program offerings and interprofessional learning.

We offer certifications, bachelor's, master's and doctoral allied health programs. In addition to classroom lectures, our programs offer clinical training opportunities in a variety of settings to ensure our students have exposure to a multitude of professional opportunities.

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Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The University of Texas Medical Branch, School of Health Professions is committed to recruiting and admitting a diverse class of highly qualified students. This includes applicants of all ethnicities, races, cultures, ages, gender, sexual identities, religions and life experiences represented in the population of the State of Texas.

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  • ASAHP presents Dean Brown with leadership award at annual conference

    October 27, 2022, 16:08 PM by Carla Bradley

    The Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) recently recognized Dr. David Brown, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Health Professions as a Fellows Program Award recipient on October 19, 2022 during their ASAHP’s annual conference held in Southern California.

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  • One Health Symposium for UTMB Students & Faculty

    October 19, 2022, 13:16 PM by Carla Bradley

    The UTMB One Health Research and Training Program team is hosting the first annual One Health Symposium taking place on December 1, 2022 in the UTMB Health Educational Center (Room 3.200) between 9:00 am through 1:30 pm. The symposium's event theme, "From Bench to Bedside: How One Health is Already Part of Your World" is open for UTMB students and faculty. Sponsors include the Institute for Human Infections and Immunity and UTMB’s Office of the Vice President of Research.

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Academic Calendar

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DayMonthDescription
4JanuaryRegistration and Fee Payment Deadlines – Spring 2023 (all students)
5JanuaryClasses Begin - Spring 2023
16JanuaryMartin Luther King Day - School Closed
20JanuaryLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 5:00 pm – Spring 2023 (Census Date)
13-17MarchSpring Break Holidays (Monday – Friday) - No Classes (Subject to change)
May not apply to all programs.
20MarchClasses Resume
3AprilOnline Registration for Summer 2023 opens at 8:00 am for Returning Students
3AprilLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a "W" – Spring 2023
17AprilStudy Day – No Classes
18-21AprilFinal Examination Period
21AprilLast Day of Spring 2023 Semester (Diploma date – April 28, 2023)
28AprilGrades Due by 12:00 Noon for Spring 2023 (All Students)

Last Updated: 27-JAN-2023

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UTMB SHP Mission

The mission of the School of Health Professions (SHP) is to provide and promote quality education, research, and service in an environment that fosters collaboration and mutual respect. The School of Health Professions envisions a school that provides quality education in the health professions and encourages innovation.

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Galveston, TX 77555

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