School of Health Professions 2022 Commencement

Published on: December 20, 2022 By: Staff Reports

Congratulations to the School of Health Professions’ 2022 graduates. The commencement ceremony, held Dec. 11, honored 119 graduates in five disciplines: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Science in Clinical Science, Master of Clinical Nutrition, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, and Master of Prosthetics-Orthotics.

The UT Southwestern School of Health Professions has more than 50 years of experience educating students for careers in health care. The School is part of UT Southwestern – one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers – and provides students with highly distinguished faculty, top-tier facilities, and dynamic training methods across five program tracks. Home to six academic programs, including a Physician Assistant Program that was ranked #7 in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools 2020,” prospective students can explore the School and request more information here.

Access highlights from the ceremony in the photo gallery below.

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Physician Assistant Studies graduates (from left) Jai’Cee Tudman, Peyton Travis, and Megan Thomas take a moment for a group photo.

Watching the ceremonies are School of Health Professions faculty members.

Clinical Nutrition graduate Jenan Moin Mahmoud Al Masri captures the eye of a photographer.

Drs. Samarpita Sengupta and Bethany Grubb, Assistant Professors in the School of Health Professions, hood Physician Assistant Studies graduate Alexandria Casanova Zepeda.

Physician Assistant Studies graduate Adriana De La Rue receives her diploma from Dr. Lee.

Prosthetics and Orthotics graduate Hali Crellin (center) poses for a photo on the stage with Drs. David G. Wilson (left) and Miguel N. Mojica, Assistant Professors in the School of Health Professions.

Prosthetics and Orthotics graduate Victoria “Tori” Moses heads back to her seat after receiving her diploma.

Proudly showing off their diplomas are Physician Assistant Studies graduates Jane Igbeka (left) and Shelby Hunt.

Graduates proceed to the reception following the ceremony.

Posing for a shot with their diplomas are Physician Assistant Studies graduates Luis Arroyo and Alexandria Casanova Zepeda.

Physician Assistant Studies graduates (from left) Alexa Pokluda, Peyton Travis, and Megan Thomas pose with their diplomas for a photo.

Capturing the excitement of the day with a selfie are Physical Therapy graduates (from left) Megan Pierson, Daisy Rodgers, and Ronald “Rocky” Rodriguez.

Physician Assistant Studies graduate Nina Nariman displays her diploma.

Physical Therapy graduate Ronald “Rocky” Rodriguez poses with a friend for a photo.

Physical Therapy graduate Michelle Chan shows off her diploma.

Physician Assistant Studies graduate Jared Reyna takes a group photo with family and friends.

Drs. Bradley-Guidry (left) and Howell-Stampley

Physician Assistant Studies graduate Corey Senegal poses for a photo with family and friends.

Celebrating their graduation are Physical Therapy students (from left) Michael Wheeler Jr., Rebecca Bross, and Deion Foster.

Proudly dressed up in their graduation gowns are Physical Therapy students (from left) Zachary Dixon, Joshua Rodriguez, Amir Rahhal, and Fernando Rios Trevino.

Clinical Nutrition graduates (from left) Malinda Terry, Ramya Srikanth, Kelsey Setien, and Viviana Quintero take in the excitement of the day.

Members of the Platform Party include (from left) Dr. Ramona Dorough, Assistant Professor in the School of Health Professions; Dr. Carolyn Bradley-Guidry, Interim Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Equity Affairs; Dr. Scott Smith, Associate Dean for Research in the School of Health Professions; Dr. Jon Williamson, Dean of the School of Health Professions; and W. P. Andrew Lee, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost, and Dean of UT Southwestern Medical School.

Posing for a celebratory photo (from left) are Drs. Beth Deschenes and Jason Zafereo, Associate Professors in the School of Health Professions; Prosthetics and Orthotics Program Director Leslie Gray; Dr. Temple Howell-Stampley, Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies; and Leigh McAtee, Student Events Coordinator.

Dr. Gilberto Moralez Jr., Assistant Professor in the School of Health Professions, carries the Vernie A. Stembridge, M.D., Academic Mace as he leads graduates in the procession.

Dr. Shawna Nesbitt, Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, gives the commencement address.