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

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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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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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Beyond Resilience School of Health Professions State of the School Address

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SHP News & e-Newsletter

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  • Former Rehab Sciences PhD Student interviewed for work in helping patients with traumatic brain injuries

    November 23, 2021, 15:03 PM by KPRC 2 News

    UTMB's Rehabilitation Sciences former PhD student Bill Amonette was recently interviewed for his collaboration with the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL). Amonette started the Health and Human Performance Institute (HHPI) at UHCL to help patients with traumatic brain injuries continue rehabilitation after the insurance company stops paying. To quote the article, "at HHPI, there’s no deadline, no insurance, or copays. Just progress."

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  • 2021 Student & Alumni Accomplishments

    November 23, 2021, 14:35 PM by UTMB School of Health Professions

    The COVID-19 pandemic has been unable to slow down students and alumni of the School of Health Professions as they have been very active in 2021. While the following is a small list of acknowledgement of their accomplishments within the past year, the School of Health Professions would like to thank each and every person who has been instrumental in the continuation of student success, innovative education, high impact research and quality clinical experiences that provide healthcare professionals the ability to advance the future of healthcare.

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Academic Calendar

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DayMonthDescription
6MayRegistration and Fee Payment Deadlines – Summer 2022 (all students)
9MayClasses Begin – Summer 2022
23MayLast Day to Add or Drop a Course by 5:00 pm – Summer 2022 (Census Date)
30MayMemorial Day – No Classes
4JulyIndependence Day – No Classes
25JulyLast Day to Withdraw from a Course with a "W" – Summer 2022
1AugustOnline Registration for Fall 2022 Opens at 8:00 am for Returning Students
8AugustStudy Day – No Classes
9-12AugustFinal Examination Period
12AugustLast Day of Summer 2022 Semester (Diploma date - August 19, 2022)
16AugustGrades Due by 12:00 Noon for Summer 2022 (Graduating Students)
19AugustGrades Due by 12:00 Noon for Summer 2022 (Returning Students)
19AugustCommencement for SHP Students (for terms Fall 2021, Spring 2022 & Summer 2022)

Last Updated: 06-MAY-2022

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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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