UTMB School of Health Professions

UTMB School of Health Professions Welcome to the official UTMB School of Health Professions page. This page is currently maint Educating the Future of Health Care!

Established in 1891 as the University of Texas Medical Department, UTMB has grown from one building, 23 students, and 13 faculty members to a modern health science center with campuses in Galveston, League City and Angleton, with more than 3,200 students and about 900 faculty. UTMB includes schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Public and Population Health, and Graduate Biomedical Scie

nces. It has four institutes for advanced study; a major medical library; a network of hospitals and clinics that provide a full range of primary and specialized medical care; and numerous research facilities. UTMB is a part of The University of Texas System and a member of the Texas Medical Center. You are the next generation of health care professionals. We understand that choosing a university to continue your education is an important decision, and the program you choose should be one that will meet your unique goals. We invite you to explore our programs of study ranging from an entry-level healthcare program to advanced degrees and certificates designed to prepare practicing healthcare professionals to reach their career goals.

Our department celebrated with an afternoon of fun outside—complete with pizza, co****le, and great conversation.Dean...
04/14/2026

Our department celebrated with an afternoon of fun outside—complete with pizza, co****le, and great conversation.

Dean Vines even stopped by to join the games and connect with students!

Nominations are now OPEN for the 2026 SHP Distinguished Alumni Award 🎓This award honors a graduate of the School of Heal...
04/13/2026

Nominations are now OPEN for the 2026 SHP Distinguished Alumni Award 🎓

This award honors a graduate of the School of Health Professions who has demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and made meaningful contributions through leadership, service, research, teaching, or clinical excellence—bringing distinction to SHP and their community.

The 2026 recipient will be recognized at the SHP Commencement ceremony this spring and invited to deliver brief remarks (with a pre-recorded option available if needed).

🗓 Nominations close: April 22, 2026

Nominee criteria:
• Must be an SHP graduate
• Demonstrates excellence in their field through impact, leadership, or service
• Available to participate in Commencement

Submit your nomination here:
https://files.constantcontact.com/7df36608901/adbef5ed-883b-4614-9e88-824e1fec04c3.pdf

04/10/2026

We are excited to join the UTMB Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program in congratulating Jayanna Slaten, MS, MLS(ASCP)SBBcmm, on her recognition by the South Central Association of Blood Banks.

She received the Larry L. Trow Memorial Education Award, presented to an individual within the organization who has significantly contributed to the promotion of education with relation to immunohematology. Ms. Slayten is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the department within the UTMB School of Health Professions. Please help us recognize her!

04/09/2026

The University of Texas Medical Branch has been recognized across multiple disciplines in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. Several of the school’s graduate health programs earned notable national rankings within their respective categories:

UTMB Occupational Therapy, School of Health Professions — No. 41
UTMB Department of Physical Therapy — No. 57
UTMB School of Nursing in Galveston, Nursing Anesthesia — No. 60
UTMB School of Nursing in Galveston, Doctor of Nursing Practice — No. 64
UTMB School of Public & Population Health, Public Health — No. 89

These rankings highlight the dedication of UTMB’s faculty, staff and students—and reinforce the institution’s commitment to improving health outcomes and preparing the next generation of health professionals.

Learn more: https://utmb.us/fln

*UTMB Physician Assistant Studies program rankings were not updated by U.S. News & World Report for 2026.

04/08/2026

Happy Birthday to our Dean, Dr. Vines! 🎉

Today, faculty and staff came together in Marie Hall to celebrate with a surprise birthday treat.

04/06/2026

Congratulations to Jayanna Slayten on being named the recipient of the 2026 Larry L. Trow Memorial Education Award by the South Central Association of Blood Banks.
This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding contributions to the advancement of education in blood banking and transfusion medicine—impacting both the profession and the patients it serves.

Jayanna will be recognized at the 2026 SCABB President’s Award Luncheon on Wednesday, April 8 at 11:30 AM (CT), held during the SCABB Annual Meeting & AIMS at the Hilton Nashville BNA Airport Terminal (April 7–9).

04/02/2026

At UTMB School of Health Professions, our Occupational Therapy students and faculty are making a difference every day—helping individuals regain independence, build confidence, and live life to the fullest. From the classroom to the clinic, OT is more than a profession—it’s a commitment to empowering lives through meaningful care.

This year, our program continues to raise the bar—achieving a 100% NBCOT pass rate, a testament to the dedication of our students and the excellence of our faculty.

03/25/2026

SHP in the 90’s.

03/24/2026

We are very happy to shine a spotlight on 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗷𝗮𝘀, 𝗣𝗵𝗗, 𝗥𝗥𝗧, 𝗥𝗣𝗙𝗧, 𝗙𝗡𝗔𝗣, 𝗙𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗖, for his recent induction as a Class of 2026 Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP)!

Dr. Rojas is an Associate Professor in UTMB Respiratory Care, School of Health Professions. This recognition as a Distinguished Scholar Fellow highlights Dr. Rojas's significant contributions to education and research in respiratory therapy and interprofessional health care.

Please join us in congratulating him!

UTMB School of Health Professions

03/17/2026

We are delighted to share that our UTMB School of Health Professions Department of Respiratory Therapy will be recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) with the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award!

This prestigious recognition places UTMB's program among an elite group demonstrating exceptional achievement in:
· RRT credentialing success rates of 90% or higher
· Strong student retention
· High performance on the Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) exam
· Consistent compliance with rigorous accreditation standards

This award reflects the dedication of our outstanding faculty, students, and graduates, whose commitment to excellence continues to elevate the profession and inspire the next generation of respiratory care leaders. The award will be presented at the CoARC Awards ceremony on July 12.

Congratulations to everyone in the Department of Respiratory Therapy!

Thank you to faculty and staff who came to support the Cow Poke Chili Cook Off! 🌶️🤠Hosted by ASA & , the event brought ...
03/05/2026

Thank you to faculty and staff who came to support the Cow Poke Chili Cook Off! 🌶️🤠

Hosted by ASA & , the event brought together our SHP community for some friendly competition, great food, and even better company. We enjoyed seeing faculty and staff gather to taste some incredible chili recipes and celebrate the creativity of our SHP chefs.

A special thank you to our winners!

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