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♦ Commencement Information
♦ Lambda Tau Officer Inductions
♦ PA’s NAMI Walk
♦ Faculty Bio Spotlight
♦ Excellence In Professionalism
♦ OT’s
♦ Hurricane Disaster Preparedness
♦ PA’s Are Cooking Up Some Fun!
♦ PA Softball Game
♦ PA’s Touring Galveston
♦ Student Wellness Help Programs
♦ PT’s In Guatemala
♦ Conley’s Corner—Volunteer Opportunities
♦ CLS Poster Contest Winners—UTMB
♦ CLS Poster Contest Winners—TACLS
♦ SHP Faculty and Chair Retirements
♦ Respiratory Care Events
♦ ASA Forms Page
♦ Electronic Suggestion Box
♦ The Office of Academic and Student Affairs
(ASA)
SHP Department Web Links
Academic and Student Affairs Alumni Affairs Relations Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Dean's Office
Interdisciplinary Studies
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant Studies
Rehabilitation Sciences
Respiratory Care
SHP Student eSHP Student e--NewsletterNewsletter
SUMMER EDITION 2012 Office of Academic and Student Affairs
WELCOME PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLASS OF 2014!
Last Friday you met some of the many people who work, often in the background, to support and
ensure your success in your academic, professional and personal pursuits during your career at
UTMB.
Please permit me to introduce a dynamic, energetic and creative group who will become very
important to you: your classmates…both in and outside your department. This Splash Page! is
dedicated to all students and all the contributions you and they will make to the communities that
comprise your environment. Please take advantage of opportunities to put into action your ideas and
leadership to make a difference and to demonstrate your pride in your program, school and
university. Everyone in your Office of Academic and Student Affairs and the staff in Student Life
are ready to serve. Best wishes ~ Henry Cavazos, Associate Dean
PET PICTURE CONTEST Do you have a cute picture of your pet? If so, you
could win a gift card if your pet’ s picture receives
the most votes. The pictures will be published in the
next Splash Page in October where everyone will have a
chance to vote for their favorite pet. Pets may include
dogs, cats, horses, rabbits or whatever four-legged
friend you refer to as a family member! Please don’ t
forget to include your pet’ s name. Send your favorite
p i c tu r e ( o n e o n l y ) t o
Pictured:
Harley Beaupre
Campus Services Web Links
Enrollment Services
Student Services
Student Health and Counseling
Student Life
Alpha Eta Alpha Eta is the national honor society for allied health professionals. The society recognizes those allied health professionals who have excelled in their field. This recognition is extended to students, alumni, and faculty members. The society promotes both scholarship and fellowship among its members. This commitment to collaboration is reflected in the motto of the society: Together We Serve.
American Academy of Physician
Assistants - AAPA – Student Society
To ensure the professional growth, personal
excellence, and recognition of physician
assistants, and to support their efforts to enable
them to improve the quality, accessibility, and
cost-effectiveness of patient-centered health
care.
Texas Academy of Physician
Assistants-TAPA Texas Academy of Physician
Assistants is the premier PA organization in
Texas. The mission of TAPA is to represent and
serve PAs statewide and promotes the PA
profession through education, quality services
and advocacy of optimal healthcare.
Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
Physical Therapy Class of 2012
Physical Therapy is a profession that seeks to
return patients to the highest possible degree of
personal independence. The physical
therapist (PT) works with patients with
disabilities of the muscular, skeletal,
neurological, circulatory, and respiratory
systems. Physical therapists are also involved
in prevention programs to assist people of all
ages in maintaining health and physical fitness.
Pi Alpha Honor Society for
Physician Assistants Pi Alpha is the national physician assistant hon-or society organized for the promotion and recognition of significant academic achievement, leadership, research, community & professional service, and related activities, and the encouragement of a high standard of character and conduct among both physician assistant students and graduates.
Attention August Graduates 2012
August Commencement is right around the corner! Please check the Commencement webpage often for updates
When: August 17, 2012 Where: Moody Gardens Convention Center, Expo C Time: Rehearsal 9:30 am, Ceremony 2:00 pm
LAMBDA TAU HONOR SOCIETY
NEW OFFICERS INDUCTION
Lambda Tau is the honor society for CLS. They had their induction dinner on June 5th at Fisherman's Wharf.
Congratulations and best wishes for a successful year ahead!
Pictured left to right is: President-Sarah Burnett, Treasurer-Quynh
Tran, Secretary-An Le, Vice President-Holly Hartt and Historian-Mia Parisi
Rajkumar Rajendran (outgoing historian), Charity Wood (outgoing president), Shama Shaukatali (outgoing secretary), Arpita Patel (outgoing vice-president), Sarah Burnett (incoming president), Holly Hart (incoming
vice-president), An Le (incoming secretary), Quynh Tran (incoming treasurer) and Mia Parisi (incoming historian)
An Le (incoming secretary), Sarah Burnett (incoming president), Quynh Tran (incoming treasurer), Holly Hart (incoming vice-president), Mia Parisi
(incoming historian)
LAMBDA TAU
NEW OFFICERS
Janet Enderle Dr. Michelle Kanuth Dr. Vicki Freeman
Dr. Michelle Kanuth was honored at the new officers banquet by faculty, staff
and students for her faithful years as the Lambda Tau faculty advisor.
On April 14th the Physician Assistant Class of 2013 participated in the Walk for the
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The PA walk team raised $1,256.00 for NAMI Gulf Coast and had a blast walking and interacting with Mental Health professionals from the area. Thanks to everyone at UTMB who supported us in our
fundraising endeavors! We appreciate your support of our efforts to raise awareness about Mental Illness and provide financial resources to NAMI Gulf Coast to help families affected by Mental Illness.
Pictured: Rachel Coolidge, Karrah Black, Julie Delaney, Lodie Massey, Beverly Bernzen, Ashlie Kaim, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Theresa Bernzen
SGA Student Government
Association
Click here for the latest minutes
If you have any questions or concerns please
feel free to contact the Student Government
Association at:
SHP Student Ambassador Society An organization committed to providing service to UTMB School of Health Professions alumni (Past), current students (Present), and incoming students (Future). We would like to establish an organization of enthusiastic student representatives who can give tours around campus, provide service to the surrounding community of Galveston County, Alumni Affairs and Prospective Student Recruiting efforts.
Pi Theta Epsilon-National Honor
Society-Occupational Therapy
The mission of Pi Theta Epsilon is to support the development of occupational sciences and the practice of authentic occupational therapy by promoting research and other scholarly activities by its members. In this way, the organization serves not only the profession, but helps to insure quality health care services for the general public.
Respiratory Care Student
Association The mission of the Respiratory Care Student Association (RCSA) is to promote awareness of the respiratory therapy profession, participate in educational activities and raise funds to support goals of advancing the education of students. A further mission of UTMB’s RCSA is to provide an environment that is friendly and supportive to its current and prospective students.
Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (SOCLS)
What is your title? My title is Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy, SHP. UPDATE: The editor had no idea that during the assembly of this newsletter that Patricia Fingerhut would be appointed as the new Chair of the Occupational Therapy Department starting September 1st! This was great timing to spotlight Dr. Fingerhut!
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES! Where is your hometown and tell us a little about your personal life? I was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada which is the 2nd province from the west, just north of Montana. It is truly the land of the ice, snow and midnight sun though the summers (June-August) are gorgeous. My husband, children and I moved here in 1998. I have three grown children, a boy and 2 girls, the oldest two being married. No grandchildren yet but I get my baby fix on Thursdays when I practice with early childhood intervention. We have a delightful border collie mix dog, and my hobbies are reading and gardening. What do you like best about UTMB Galveston, SHP and OT? The best part of UTMB, SHP, and the MOT program are the people. I truly enjoy my colleagues and the students. Their enthusiasm and willingness to pitch in to get the job done makes coming to work fun every day.
Patricia E. Fingerhut, PhD, OTR
Occupational Therapy Students Just Want to Say Hi!
MARCH/APRIL
EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONALISM EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONALISM RUNNER-UP
MARCH/APRIL NOMINATION
Sarah Barnett, MOT,
Congratulations!
Jodi Singer MOT
Student Occupational
Therapy Association-SOTA The Student Occupational Therapy Association (S.O.T.A) advances quality, availability, use and support of occupational therapy through education, promotion, service, and fundraising on behalf of the students of occupational therapy at UTMB.
Professional Journals Clinical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies Respiratory Care
SHP Upcoming Events Calendar
JULY 2012 4—Fourth of July Holiday-School closed 23—Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” 30—Study day & final exams
AUGUST 2012 1—Final exams 2—Final exams 3—Final exams & last day of class for Summer 2012 17—Commencement 18-24—New Student Orientation Week 24—Registration and fee payment dead-lines for all students 24– Registration and fee payment dead-line for all students 27—Classes begin for Fall 2012 SEPTEMBER 2012 3—Labor Day Holiday-School closed 4—Classes resume 11– Last day to add or drop a course
PA’s are cooking up some fun! Cooking
PA student and culinary master Jason Peugh hosted a cooking class at his apartment. He demonstrated and
served such delicious entrees such as Chicken Tortilla Soup, homemade salsa,
and chicken enchiladas.
Softball Both PA teams (Boomballers and Necrosis Factor) were competing against each
other in a old-fashioned game of softball. Half the class came out to root for both teams and the Boomballers ended up victorious.
PA Class of 2013 Tyler Shelton
Jill Flynn and Rachel Coolidge Jackie Kinne
Exploring Galveston! With the didactic year coming to a close, a few PA students went to explore Murdoch's and the new Bubba Gump Shrimp restaurant by the Pleasure Pier.
Sarah Rizvi and and Kelly Fly
Left to right: Aubry Armendariz, Tyler Shelton, Suzanne Cullers, Stan Kabzinski, Kelly Fly and Sarah Rizvi.
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counsel your friend through you, and
we don't force students to come in for
a visit, we are open to talking with
you about your concerns and can
advise you about how to best help
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crisis or emotional distress
Please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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Far left: Jennifer Hoines is the PT and clinical instructor. She is a graduate of the MPT program and is currently a Doctorate of Physical Therapy student in the School of Health Professions. Top two from left to right: Lisa Osborn and Sharon Hasemann. Others pictured are local workers.
THERAPY CLINICS INTERNATIONAL
Physical Therapy Students Spend 6 Weeks Working in Guatemala
This year, we again had the opportunity to partner with the University of Texas Medical Branch, in which we provide a six-week clinical rotation site for their physical therapy (PT) students, and their students get to experience, first hand, the joys and challenges of providing rehabilitation services in a developing nation.
During the six weeks, the students participated in a medical outreach in a local village, worked in our adult and pediatric therapy clinics at ASELSI, evaluated patients for our wheelchair giveaway, performed house visits, observed a surgery at a local hospital and much more. Through these experiences the students gained valuable critical thinking skills, an appreciation for cultural differences, a greater understanding of Spanish and some K’iche phrases, and lasting experiences and friendships. The students
described their time as a “great experience.” They loved being able to practice a variety of physical therapy skills, having the opportunity to work in and experience a different culture, seeing how people live and work, learning from and teaching our local workers, and learning about the medical system in Guatemala. They also enjoyed the variety of experiences they had living with local families, such as learning to cook local foods, singing local songs, and visiting local sites. Through it all, the students were changed, and the local people were as well, thanks to their open hearts and willingness to serve our workers, our patients, and our community.
Seven years ago our therapy program ran on Tuesday mornings, serving seven children. Over the years we have grown. Currently, we have therapy all day Tuesday and Friday and treat forty-eight children. Currently, we have more children waiting
to be evaluated and admitted into the program, but we do not have the space. We need to hire more workers to serve these children. Can you help? Tax-deductible gifts can continue to be made online or at CTEN, PO Box 291307, Kerrville, TX 78029-13027.
Third year Physical Therapy Students Lisa Osborn (left) and Sharon Hasemann (right) show off their “farewell gifts” from the staff at ASELSI in Chichicastenanga, Guatemala. Lisa and Sharon participated in Global Health electives that helped in preparing them for this 6-week international clinical rotation. They were immersed in the language, culture, and health care system in this country. The staff at ASESLI were appreciative of all that the students brought to the clinic through their physical therapy skills and genuine interest in contributing to the needs of the patients that they served while at ASELSI. Both students felt that the 6-week clinical experience in Guatemala was extremely valuable to their professional development as well as their understanding of the PT role in this global health experience.
PT’s in Guatemala
This was the first time that this individual was able to walk with crutches. Before, he crawled or found other means of moving around in his community.
Student Organization Website Updates Please contact Michelle Conley at (409)772-3006 or [email protected] to arrange a meeting to update your Student
Organization webpage content.
D’Artagnan says “volunteer”
Ronald McDonald House of Galveston Volunteers play a vital role in making the Ronald McDonald House of Galveston a home for our visiting families. They help with a variety of tasks, all daily operations of the House. Duties include giving tours, interacting with families, answering the telephone, prepping bedrooms after the guests
checkout and helping with miscellaneous housekeeping chores as needed. Volunteers are asked to work a 3 hour shift per week. A Volunteer Form must be filled out.
Jesse Tree Time and talent are among the most powerful gifts you can give. You can provide a helping hand to distribute food to hungry people. You may have professional skills that could aid The Jesse Tree in its operations. However you decide to become involved, your decision to volunteer is one that will
make a difference in thousands of lives. Won't you consider making a donation of your time to The Jesse Tree? Please contact us at (409) 762-2233 to ask about current volunteer opportunities. CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread A faith-based ministry serving people who are homeless in Galveston.
HANDS AND FEET MISSION TRIP Hands & Feet is going on another medical mission trip to Laredo, TX from July 13th-July 15th and we need volunteers! The cost for
the trip is $65 and includes transportation, food, housing, etc. We encourage students from SOM, SON and SHP (PT, PA, OT,
CLS, Respiratory programs) to come out and give a helping hand! (We leave on Friday, July 13th around 4:30PM and return back
on Sunday, July 15th around 8:30PM)
If you are interested, please fill out the form followed by this link: Form
Payments can be dropped off/mailed to First Baptist Church Galveston.
FBC Galveston
Attn: Hands and Feet
822 23rd Street
Galveston, TX 77550
You'll have lots of fun, get an opportunity to meet students from other schools, and gain a lot of experience that will aid in your career!!
Laredo is a really great place and the people there are incredibly grateful for our services.
If you have any questions or concerns, email us at [email protected]
Conley’
s Corn
er Volunteer
Opportunities
CLS Students Earn High Recognition for
Poster Presentations
Left to Right: Ruth Kent and Amanda Spicer at Pathology Poster Day. Mentor Dr. Barbara Bryant and Dr. Vicki Freeman, CLS Department Chair. Poster Title: “Evaluation of Platelet Progeny Production During Blood Bank Storage Conditions”. This poster presentation earned 1st Place and was accepted for the American Association of Blood Banking ORAL presentation in Boston in October.
2ND PLACE : Ali Purl, Arpita Patel, Rajkumar Rajendran
Winners of the Poster Presentations, June 13, 2012 sponsored by Clinical Laboratory Sciences and the UTMB Pathology Department
3rd Place: MacPherson Quarty and Kajal Patel
Winning 1st Place! John Trujillo, Shama Shaukatali and Hayley Fritsche
UTMB CLS Students won awards for their
research posters at the annual TACLS
State Conference at TCU in Fort Worth
MacPherson Quartey and Rajkumar Rajendran
John Trujillo and MacPherson Quartey
MacPherson Quartey, Dr. Vicki Freeman—CLS Department Chair, Hayley Fritsche and John Trujillo
After 27 years with the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Suzanne Peloquin, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, a tenured professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy, will retire in August. We wish Dr. Peloquin well as she continues to help the residents of the ADA House. A recent article in the Alumni Affairs newsletter reflects o n D r . P e l o q u i n ’ s l i f e a n d a c h i e v e m e n t s . http://www.pursuantmedia.com/utmb/enews/0312c.htm Click on her biography to learn more. Please wish her well on her new journey at [email protected].
THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE. WE WISH YOU WELL. WE WILL MISS YOU.
After 36 years with the Physician Assistant department, 30 years as chair, Richard Rahr, Ed.D., PA-C, is the Dibrell Family Professor in the Art of Medicine. Dr. Rahr will relocate to Fredericksburg, Texas in the Hill Country in August. Click on biography and portfolio for more outstanding accomplishments Dr. Rahr has achieved. Please take time to wish him well in his future endeavors at [email protected].
Dr. Gretchen Stone, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy for 7 years and Robert K. Bing Distinguished Professor. Please visit Dr. Stone’s biography and curriculum vitae for an impressive career. Please take a minute to wish Dr. Stone much success at [email protected].
TSRC Annual Conference in Austin
On May 24th and 25th, 2012 twelve juniors from the Respiratory Class of 2013 attended the Annual Texas Society for Respiratory Care Conference held in Austin at the Renaissance Hotel. The conference was filled with information about new treatments and information about the future of Respiratory Care. In addition to the lectures over the course of two days, there was a hall of vendors showcasing the new technologies that are available. The vendors and lectures provided new insight and invaluable information. Four RC students represented UTMB in a quiz bowl competition where they won several rounds before being eliminated before the quarter finals.
RC TEAM UTMB Julie Nemec, Namrata Jokhaker and Bolanle Akinrinlola in the Sputum Bowl
Respiratory students enjoying dinner with Professors at The Oasis in Austin. From Back to front – Daneen Nastars, Dr. Jon Nilsestuen, Theodore Inthaphom, Seniors Anika Patel and Angeli Patel, Ezequiel Alaniz, Jessica Ramirez, Angelita Serratos, Alonzo Mable, Gloria Okonwo, Bolanle Akinrinlola, Namrata Jokhaker, and Disha Bhadja
Top row left to right – Bolanle Akinrinlola, My Nguyen, Angelita Serratos, Alonso Mable,
Front row right to left – Gloria Okonkwo, Namrata Jokhaker, Timi Stephen, Asha Chacko, Jessica Ramirez, Julie Nemec, Disha Bhadja, Theodore Inthaphom, and Ezequiel Alaniz
The entire RESPIRATORY CARE Junior Class of 2013 at the Texas Medical Center – all set to start clinical rotations!
May 11th the junior class of the Respiratory Care program held their White Coat ceremony. This
ceremony represents the juniors transitioning from didactic courses to clinic. The ceremony also
allows family and friends to celebrate this accomplishment and all their hard work up to this
point. Clarence Finch, MBA, RRT the Director of Respiratory Care at MD Anderson Hospital in
the Texas Medical Center, spoke to the students about the future of the profession and
becoming a professional in a growing healthcare field.
RC WHITE COAT CEREMONY
RESPIRATORY CARE BAKE SALES AND
SIGHT SEEING!
Contact The Editor
Mary Ellen Beaupre
Office of Academic and Student Affairs
Phone: (409) 772-3030
Fax: (409) 772-1550
ELECTRONIC SUGGESTION BOXELECTRONIC SUGGESTION BOXELECTRONIC SUGGESTION BOX Please click on the link below to share your ideas with us so we can improve your campus experience in the School of Health Professions. We welcome your suggestions and your honest feedback because it identifies areas for improvement or it could be a new idea you would like to share. Your suggestions will be discussed by our office staff and our SHP Student Advisory Council.
Won’t you please take a minute and give us your feedback?
Suggestion Box
DID YOU KNOW... Academic and Student Affairs provides a FORMS webpage for students and faculty? Please take a moment to view all of the forms that are provided for you.
ASA Forms
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs provides the following services to students:
Academic Calendar, Clinical Affiliation Contracts, Commencement, Degree Audits, Liaison Roles with the Book Store, Enrollment Services, the Library, Financial Aid and SIS Access Information, SHP Bulletin, Background Checks, Grades, Grievances, New Student Orientation, Exam Proctoring, Liaison Roles with SHP Student Organizations, Tutoring, the View Book and the student e-newsletter Splash Page! If you have any questions, please call our office at (409)772-9411 or contact us by email.
Dr. Henry Cavazos Darlene Bordelon
Michelle Conley Mary Ellen Beaupre
Theresa Pye
Please welcome the newest member
of ASA—Theresa Pye—The new
Affiliations Contract Admin!
Welcome Theresa!
