UT Health San Antonio School of Health Professions

06/05/2026

This June we’re hosting a series of virtual info sessions and an on-campus open house to help you learn more about our programs, connect with faculty and get your questions answered.

June 11 12-1 p.m. | Physical Therapy Virtual Info Session — Meet faculty and get a quick overview of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum and admissions requirements: https://bit.ly/43jV8Ml

June 18 12-1 p.m. | Occupational Therapy Virtual Info Session — Connect with faculty and learn the essentials about the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) curriculum and program requirements: https://bit.ly/3Hs8TBo

June 22 12-2 p.m. | Physician Assistant Studies Open House (in-person) — Visit campus to learn more about the PA program and meet faculty, students and admissions staff: https://bit.ly/4auy5SK

06/04/2026

Occupational Therapy Associate Professor Chinyu Wu envisions a future in which people with both serious mental illness and another major health condition are able to gain the skills and support they need to manage both. She is leading an interdisciplinary project to create an evidence-based lifestyle intervention for people with Type 2 diabetes and a diagnosis of serious mental illness, such as major depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Learn more about her project in the latest issue of Mission magazine:

For a person living with serious mental illness, carrying out everyday activities can be problematic. And that can make managing other chronic diseases even more challenging. A UT Health San Antonio professor thinks occupational therapy could help these individuals gain the skills and support they n...

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Associate Professor Michael Geelhoed of the Department of Physical Therapy! He has been selected to receive the 2026 Lucy Blair Service Award from the American Physical Therapy Association in recognition of his outstanding leadership, service and impact on the profession.

👉 Read the full story to learn more about his impact: https://bit.ly/4ugLh51

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Department of Physician Assistant Studies Assistant Professor Tiffani Burgin on receiving the School of Health Professions 2026 Spectrum Award! This prestigious honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to teaching, research and service, as well as her leadership in physician assistant education.

Learn more about her impact as an educator, scholar and advocate for students and underserved communities: https://bit.ly/4x1l9O7

05/29/2026

🥼 Congratulations to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Class of 2027 on reaching the milestone of the white coat ceremony. This tradition marks the transition from classroom learning to third-year fieldwork and capstone experiences as well as a commitment to helping patients achieve the activities that matter most to them.

Join us in recognizing this milestone and read more about the ceremony: https://bit.ly/4dCjabn

05/26/2026

We’re proud of the Spurs for what they do on and off the court. The heart of the partnership between UT Health San Antonio and the San Antonio Spurs is a commitment to caring for our community. Taking part in events such the annual Spurs x Frost Back to School Bash is one way the School of Health Professions helps to make lives better for families as they get ready for a new school year.

We wish the Spurs the best tonight in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals!

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Master of Science in Imaging Sciences student Raquel Escobedo on her selection as a 2026 Presidential Ambassador Scholar! She is the first MS in Imaging Sciences student to earn this honor!

Learn more about this year's Presidential Ambassador Scholars from across the health professional schools: https://bit.ly/3QW49Il

05/21/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 graduates! 🎓✨

On May 17, the School of Health Professions proudly celebrated its commencement, bringing together faculty, family and friends to honor the hard work and dedication of our students. We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and look forward to the impact you will make.

➡️ Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4tTyGEG

05/18/2026

It's the first day of summer semester! The School of Health Professions welcomed first-year students in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Physician Assistant Studies programs last week during new student orientation. Here's to a great semester! 👏