Welcome to the School of Health Professions
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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Academic Calendar
| Day | Month | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | September | Chair's Council Meeting |
| 7 | September | Labor Day - School Closed |
| 14 | September | Last Day to Add or Drop a Course by 5:00 pm – Fall 2020 (Census Date) |
| 16 | September | Chair’s Council Meeting |
| 23 | September | Faculty Assembly |
View Full Calendar Last Updated: 31-AUG-2020
News
Dr. Salazar Named New Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Interim Chair
With our deepest appreciation we are announcing that Vicki Freeman, PhD, MASCP, MLS (ASCP)cm SCcm, FAACC has stepped down as Chair of the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department effective August 31, 2020.
SHP is pleased to announce, that Eddie Salazar, PhD has been appointed interim chair of the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences as of September 1st.
Read more: CLS Department News
Dr. Patricia Fingerhut named 2020 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award Recipient
The University of Texas System Board of Regents named Dr. Patricia Fingerhut as a 2020 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award recipient.
Read more: 2020 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award
Clinical Laboratory Sciences awarded $3,250,000 in HRSA Grant Funding
The Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences in the UTMB School of Health Professions has been awarded a $3,250,000.00 grant from The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) from 2020 to 2025 for students pursuing a degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
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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 77555-1028
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