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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 Sciences. 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.

09/15/2026

On August 21, 2026, we celebrated 252 graduates of the UTMB School of Health Professions. 🎓

From the excitement before the ceremony to the moment they crossed the stage, it was a day filled with celebration, pride and plenty of memorable moments.

Congratulations to the SHP Class of 2026! We are proud to welcome you to the SHP alumni family and look forward to seeing where your careers take you next.

08/17/2026

Want to get more involved at SHP? 👀

Applications are now open for the SHP Student Ambassador Society!

Represent SHP. Build your leadership skills. Connect with students and alumni. Help welcome the next generation of health professionals.

As a Student Ambassador, you’ll have opportunities to:
• Lead campus tours and student panels
• Support Commencement & New Student Orientation
• Represent SHP at alumni events
• Participate in social media and outreach
• Build leadership and networking experience

Plus, ambassadors receive an annual stipend + official graduation cord!

📅 Apply by September 14, 2026
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply
📧 Questions? [email protected]

Represent. Lead. Serve.

08/12/2026

We are proud to celebrate our new endowment holders!

Congratulations to 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗟. 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗣𝗵𝗗, 𝗥𝗥𝗧, 𝗙𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗖, 𝗙𝗖𝗖𝗣, on his inaugural appointment as holder of the Catherine L. Scholl, MD Distinguished Chair in Health Professions. Dr. Vines is the Senior Vice President and Dean of the UTMB School of Health Professions (SHP), and Professor in the Department of Respiratory Therapy, SHP. Join us in recognizing him!

07/29/2026

We are getting really close to commencement season!!! Who is ready to walk across that stage!!!! Please keep your eyes on your mailboxes as important emails are already being sent out but more to follow!!! Early Congratulations to those who will be walking!!

07/02/2026

congratulations to Dr. Brian K. Walsh, PhD, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, RPFT, FAARC — Professor & Chair of our Respiratory Therapy department — on publishing his first patent while at UTMB! 🫁💡

Dr. Walsh’s international patent, “Positive Airway Pressure Devices, Neonatal Fluidic Resuscitator Devices, and Methods,” introduces a groundbreaking new ventilator technology with no moving parts — designed to deliver safer, more consistent breathing support for our tiniest and most vulnerable patients, including in emergency and resource-limited settings around the world.

This is more than an engineering milestone — it’s a step toward saving newborn lives.
From EMS to the bedside to the lab, Dr. Walsh has spent his career turning real clinical problems into real-world solutions.

Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement!

06/29/2026

The School of Health Professions proudly celebrates Dr. Claudia Sealey-Potts, Professor and Director of the Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition Program UTMB Nutrition Sciences & Health Behavior , as the recipient of UTMB Health 2026 Faculty Excellence and Lifetime Achievement in Education Award

06/12/2026

🚨SHP STUDENT EVENT🚨

🔐 Can your team communicate under pressure, collaborate across disciplines, and solve the mystery before time runs out?

Join us for Communicate. Collaborate. Escape the Lab! — an interprofessional escape room challenge where SHP students will go head-to-head with faculty and staff in a fast-paced test of teamwork, critical thinking, and communication.

📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 H.E.C. #3.222

06/11/2026

We are excited to welcome Amber Mollhagen, PhD, LMSW as our new Associate Dean of Student Affairs, joining the School of Health Professions on July 6, 2026!

Dr. Mollhagen brings over 25 years of leadership experience in higher education — with deep expertise in student affairs, admissions, enrollment management, and student success. Her career has been dedicated to supporting students at every stage of their academic journey, from recruitment through degree completion.

Her excellence in higher education has been recognized with the prestigious C.F. McElhinney Award — the highest staff honor at the University of Houston.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Mollhagen to SHP! We cannot wait to see the student-centered impact she will bring. 💙

06/10/2026

Our UTMB School of Health Professions has recently celebrated major achievements by its faculty members!

Today we are proud to recognize 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗻, 𝗢𝗧𝗗, 𝗢𝗧𝗥, 𝗖𝗛𝗧, one of two from UTMB to receive the prestigious Roster of Fellows Award from the American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA! This award honors occupational therapists for their significant contributions to the profession and to the association.

Dr. Cowan is an Associate Professor of Instruction, UTMB Occupational Therapy, School of Health Professions. Congratulations!

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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