In This Issue ♦ SHP Cuisine Carnival
♦ SHP Faculty Bio Spotlight
♦ August Graduation Information
♦ TAPA Conference
♦ ARCSO Officers
♦ OT Student Amelia Judge at Mardi
Gras
♦ Excellence In Professionalism
♦ Congrats! Alyssa Marvin
♦ SOTA’s Valentine’s Day Luncheon
♦ Conley’s Corner
♦ Volunteer Opportunities
♦ OT & CLS Professional Month
♦ Student Recruiting Video
♦ Tips on Taking Exams
♦ 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
SPRING EDITION 2012 Office of Academic and Student Affairs
SHP CUISINE
CARNIVAL
Food, fun and
games and a
great success! One CLS student’s dream of an all-
school fundraiser came true for several
SHP student organizations at the first
ever SHP Cuisine Carnival held in the
lobby of the School of Health
Professions on February 15th. It was
the first time the School of Health
Professions students conducted this
event and successfully earned a total of
$1,394.50. Students, faculty, staff &
employees from all over the campus
were present to participate. This event
allowed the Student Organizations to
raise money and awareness for the
different organizations in the School of
Health Professions, as well as mingle
with students from the different
programs. This event unified all
students in the School of Health
Professions. There was also a sense of
spirit providing SHP giveaways (caps,
t-shirts, koozies) to the guests, not to
mention the great food they served up
and the program-related educational
games that some of the booths played.
It was an excellent experience &
hopefully will continue to be an annual
tradition for the School in the future
with the help of dedicated student
leaders and ambassadors. SHP would
like to thank Shama Shaukatali, CLS
student, for taking on the role as Chair
for this event. This was her dream and
all of her hard work and organization
made this wonderful event what it
was...SUCCESSFUL!
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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! Here are some details so you can plan ahead.
When: August 17, 2012 Where: Moody Gardens Convention Center, Expo C Time: Rehearsal 9:30 am, Ceremony 2:00 pm
Please check the Commencement webpage often for updates
DANEEN NASTARS
Clinical Instructor, Respiratory Care What is your title? Clinical Instructor Where is your hometown and tell us a little about your personal life? I grew up in Temple, Texas. I came from a very large family with 2 sisters and a brother, which has expanded even more with 10 nieces and nephews. I am an avid Texans fan and season ticket holder. During football season you will see me tailgating and enjoying every home game. I guess you could say I am a dog lover, because I am the owner of 3 Dachshunds. What do you like best about UTMB Galveston and SHP? I started working at UTMB in August 2009 and have really enjoyed my time here with SHP and the RC program. One of the things I like about UTMB and SHP is the friendliness of everyone and the respect everyone shares for one another. What do you like best about the RC program? The things I like best about the RC program at UTMB is the interactions with the students. I have worked in many different aspects of Respiratory Care and working with students has been by far my favorite. The enthusiasm of these students in their classes and in the clinical setting really keeps me going and excited about the future of the RC profession. I am also surrounded by a great faculty that mentor me as I continue to learn my new role as an educator.
37th ANNUAL TAPA CONFERENCE
Dallas, TX
The Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, also known as TAPA, is the premier PA organization in Texas. The mission of TAPA is to represent and serve PA’s statewide and promotes the PA profession through education, quality services, and advocacy of optimal healthcare. Physician Assistants are health care professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, PA’s conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery, and in virtually all states can write prescriptions. TAPA advocates the unique alliance of the physician/physician assistant team. Within the physician/PA relationship, physician assistants exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. As the UTMB Class of 2013 TAPA Representative, I had the pleasure of attending the 37th Annual TAPA Conference in Dallas, Texas, February 23-26th 2012. This conference allowed me to see a glimpse of my future in a wonderful career as a Physician Assistant. It was an invaluable experience that was totally worth the five-hour drive from Galveston, Texas. During the event current PA students, including Morgan Halvorsen, Kim Hodges, Margot Rosche, Brooklyn Sandvall, Caitlin Vanderweide, Tamra Warner (UTMB Class of 2012 TAPA Representative), and I were able to attend the student track lectures. The topics presented will be useful as we progress through the Physician Assistant Studies Program and into our careers. The lectures included a Lumbar Puncture workshop, Catheters & Basic Catheter Placement workshop, Surviving PA School with your iOS Device, and Journey to Employment. The Lumbar Puncture workshop was very practical due to the fact that we were able to practice the skill on mannequins. However, the most valuable lecture was Journey to Employment, presented by current TAPA President, Mrs. Trisha Harris-Odimgbe. Her lecture provided a new approach to interviews and the necessary knowledge when it comes time to look for a job. Between the workshops, an awards lunch was held. It was a time to recognize the outstanding people who have had an influence on the PA profession and to present the Texas Physician Assistant Foundation Student Scholarship Recipients. Kim Hodges, UTMB School of Health Professions, PA Class of 2013, was presented with one of the three scholarships. At the end of the day students from Texas PA schools gathered to compete in the TAPA Challenge Bowl. This event challenges the minds of the students as they are presented with board-type questions in a fun competition between teams from different PA schools. Afterward, there was a karaoke competition where the top three winners were presented with cash prizes. I feel honored and very fortunate to be the TAPA Representative for UTMB. As the representative I am able to attend and actively participate in TAPA events and board meetings. Not only did I learn what was going on in the organization, but also things that are currently occurring in the PA profession. It was a pleasure meeting the individuals that make these events possible and make TAPA what it is today. I am really looking forward to becoming more involved in TAPA and excited to see what opportunities await. As a student, I feel that we are the future of the profession and we need to be more involved. As a TAPA representative, it is my goal to carry out the mission of TAPA and to educate others about our profession and encourage others to get involved. JASON PEUGH, PA-S PA Class of 2013
TAPA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Andrew Gray (Student, Baylor College of Medicine), Jamie Patch (Student, University of North Texas),
Trusha Harris Idimgbe, MS, PA-C, (TAPA President), Kim Hodges (Student, University of Texas Medical Branch)
ARCSO American Red Cross Student Organization Officers
Back Row: Sarah Stover—Secretary, Juan Trujillo—Vice President, Shama Shaukatali—President, Navin Parajuli—Historian Front Row: Sarah Burnett—Public Relations, Jennifer Rogers—Treasurer, Mark Lay—Historian Not Pictured: Drona Pandeya—Public Relations, Sunitha Abraham—Parliamentarian
A Very Special Mardi Gras Ball
University of Texas Medical Branch volunteer Amelia Judge, SHP Occupational Therapy student,
is spun while dancing with Chance Geary during the Moody Gardens Mardi Gras Ball for special
people Sunday at the Moody Gardens Convention Center in Galveston.
Published February 13, 2012 in the Galveston Daily News.
One of the most touching
events every year is the Special
People's Ball. A number of
Galveston County's mentally
and physically handicapped
residents get to have their own
ball. One of the neat things
about this event is that the
community is asked to come
out and serve as dance partners
with the participants.
Thousands turn out every year.
This is the 26th year for the
event, which is held at the
Moody Gardens Convention
Center.
SGA Student Government
Association
Click here for the February 14th 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)
Alyssa Marvin
Congratulations to Alyssa Marvin, CRT,
RRT. Alyssa has set a new record as the
earliest in the Respiratory Care program
history to be a fully registered RRT! She
passed her certification exams on January
24. Dr. Jon Nilsestuen and the RC faculty
are very proud of her achievements!
WAY TO GO ALYSSA!
DECEMBER
EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONALISM AWARDS
RUNNERS-UP
Libby Bostwick
PAS
Alexandria Purl
CLS-PA
Arpita Patel
RC
Lina Russell
CLS
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
MARCH 2012 26—Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W”
APRIL 2012 16—Study Day—No classes 17—Final exams 18—Final exams 19—Final exams 20—Final exams & last day of class for Spring 2012 27—Registration and fee payment dead-lines for all students 30—Classes begin summer 2012
MAY 2012 14—Last day to add or drop a course 28—Memorial Day Holiday –School closed 29—Classes resume
JUNE 2012 22—PAS Orientation 25—First day of class for PAS
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 27—Classes begin for Fall 2012 SEPTEMBER 2012 3—Labor Day Holiday-School closed 4—Classes resume
SOTA’s Valentine’s Day Luncheon
Conley
’s
Corner
SHP Cuisine Carnival
I would like to thank all the student organization leaders and
members who participated in the first SHP Cuisine Carnival. I
would like give a “shout out” to Shama Shaukatali for her inspired
idea and for her valuable leadership skills. I would also like to
recognize all the student groups who participated and to all the
students who attended in support of their efforts! Way to go guys
and great school spirit! ~Michelle
AHA Go Red
SHP Rolled out Our Red! Thank you to all who participated!
Congratulations to the following
SHP Spring Scholarship Recipients!
The A. J. Rodriguez Scholarship Hendrix Otalor, PT Adrienne Meier, PT Jessica Lackey, PT Michael Besecker, PT Melissa Barrett Lamond, PT The Dr. Gene Kindley Scholarship Shama Shaukatali, CLS Memrie Ferguson, PT Laura Minero, PAS Hillary Lindheim, OT Bency Abraham, RC Ralph and Mary John Spence Centennial Scholarship Award Recipient Jessica Ramirez, RC
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Event: 15th Annual Physically Challenged Gulf Coast Drum Tournament
Date(s): Friday, March 30, 2012 and Saturday, March 31, 2012
Location: Galveston Yacht Basin at 715 North Holiday Drive, Galveston
Description: This volunteer activity provides an opportunity to examine the need for people with
disability to live their dreams, and then apply this knowledge in a meaningful activity serving this
population at the Turning P.O.I.N.T. Drum Tournament for the Physically Challenged.
Times: Volunteers needed for Friday serving food and cleanup Friday from 4:00p.m. to 10:00
p.m. and on Saturday, from 6-8 am loading boats, and unloading 12 noon-2 p.m.
(Fri: Registration, Captains Meeting, Shrimp Boil, Live & Silent Auctions and Raffle and Sat:
Fishing tournament begins at 8 am, with the weigh in from 1-2 p.m. followed by awards
ceremony, raffle and BBQ.)
To volunteer, please contact:
David Gaston
Director, Turning Point Gulf Coast
PO Box 2118 Galveston, TX 77553-2118
409-939-4827
http://www.turningpointnation.org/?p=1535
Event: Bark in the Park Date(s): Saturday, April 28, 2012 (rain or shine)
Location: Kempner Park, Galveston (27th and Avenue O)
Times: 9am-4pm
Description: This will be the 2nd annual event for Bark in the Park last year was a huge success. Below is the
link and they looking for all day volunteers… 9-5pm. http://www.galvestonislanddogshow.com/
To volunteer, please contact:
Julie Cantini
Director of Alumni and Parent Relations
UTMB Office of Development
409-772-2351
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.
National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
April 22-28
National Occupational Therapy Month
OT AND CLS CELEBRATE IN APRIL
STUDENT LEADERS STEP UP TO MAKE STUDENT RECRUITING VIDEO
Students from each School of Health Professions programs were asked to take videos and pictures of their fellow classmates, extra-curricular activities, and classroom activities to be put in a recruiting video for the SHP Facebook and to be used as a recruiting tool.
The video is a result of an Emerging Leader Program project. Thank you to all students who were a part of this! You truly are student leaders!
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