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Student Affairs and Engagement

UT Southwestern School of Health Professions is committed to the recruitment and retention of students from all backgrounds.

Student Affairs and Engagement in SHP

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Launch Experience

Innovative Training

Interprofessional Clinical Training

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Physician Assistant Training
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Clinical Nutrition Lab
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Physical Therapy Lab
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Opportunities Across Our Institution
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Prosthetics-Orthotics Fabrication
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Basic Life Support Training
 
 

88% of Faculty are Practicing Care Providers

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Simulated Preclinical Training
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Interprofessional Symposium
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High Quality Mentorship
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One-on-One Faculty Mentoring
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Individualized Attention
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Physician Assistant Preclinical Training
 
 

A Well-Rounded Curriculum for Your Foundation of Success

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Interprofessional Development
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Assessment Training
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Authentic Patient Interaction
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Smaller Class Sizes
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Hands-On Training
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Design and Fabrication Skills
 
 

100% Employment of Graduates within 6 Months

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Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Placement
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State-of-the-Art Clinical Skills
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Applied Clinical Experience
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Evidence-Based Practice
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Leading-Edge Training
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Patient-Centered Care
 
 

Recognizing the Class of 2025

  • Master of Clinical Nutrition
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    • Sidra Agarwal
    • Ayleen Arteaga
    • Erin Lindsay Blotcky
    • Alexis Maria Bosquez
    • Maria Emma Edwards
    • Hannah Grace Eskes
    • Maritza Esquivel
    • Aubrey Faith Freese
    • Natalie Marie Gean
    • Jordan Alison Graham
    • Jana Halaby
    • Madison Henley James
    • Cesia Ammi Marquez
    • Kylee Denise McGuire
    • Allison Denise Montoya
    • Nicole Marie Ortiz
    • Lauren Elizabeth Sartin
    • Billye Chance Silander
    • Jacqueline Grace Wood
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Clinical Research
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    • Jan Karel Petric
    • Victoria Teresa Gonzalez
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
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    • Jenna Erynn Abraham
    • Jackson Scott Anderson
    • Althea Kundai Balzora
    • Silje Kristine Bergestuen
    • Nicholas Binayan
    • Ty Jason Bowring
    • Haley Reese Browning
    • Quinn Morgan Callier
    • Juan Vicente Cazares
    • Takudzwa Gabriel Chiriva
    • Sean Dheer
    • Samantha Lillian Foreman
    • Eleanor Rittenhouse Gaston
    • Mark Joseph Gibel
    • Connor Briggs Gillen
    • Vivianne Greene
    • Blake Patrick Hays
    • Allisyn Danielle Hollingsworth
    • Grayson Matthew Jerke
    • Morgan E. Johnson
    • Joseph Samuel Jules
    • Kasey Lea Justus
    • Christopher Jinwoo Kim
    • Kristen Sooyeon Lee
    • Manuel Fernando Malvaez
    • Amy Joy McBride
    • Allisan Nealy McGowan
    • Alexis Anne Miles
    • Chidozie Chukwuma Nwankwo
    • Nguyen Le Quynh Pham
    • Troy Julio Santos Reeves
    • John Michael Riojas
    • Alexandra Kate Rowlinson
    • Hannah Ryan Shay
    • Ryan Showalter
    • Jasmin Antonia Sorto-Rios
    • Randall Scott Toops
    • Sylva Ineza Uwimana
    • Kayla Nicole VanDerKar
    • Geovani Zapata-Ramirez
  • Master of Physician Assistant Studies
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    • Meagan Nicole Crowson
    • Megan My Doan
    • Deja Malisia Hatcher
    • Omar David Martinez
    • Gwinivere Rose Turley
    • Madeleine Han Vo
    • Mekdes Aschalew Abera
    • Valeria Alvarez
    • Samantha Kay Anderson
    • Samuel Anene
    • Ady Takwai Chi
    • Lee Ryan Davis
    • Aylin Delgado
    • Luisa Nayely Dominguez Aldama
    • Marwa Adnan Elsaad
    • Isabella Olivia Garcia
    • Payton Elizabeth Garza
    • Shelby Liana Gayre
    • Jessica Rae Gerow
    • Alyssa Marie Gonzalez
    • Elisabeth Nicole Gonzalez
    • Christopher Joseph Grovanz
    • Amanda Virginia Harvey
    • Aliasger Hatim Kapasi
    • Suhina Khalid
    • Jacob Ross Knox
    • Kailyn Mai Le
    • Ysabel Lee
    • Lauren Lim
    • Brianna Macias
    • Haleigh Gaybriel Malveaux
    • Ahmad Ibrahim Noubani
    • Brittney Ann O'Neill
    • Ami Patel
    • Neha Pinal Patel
    • Madisyn Mackenzie Puangco
    • Randy Rey Ramirez
    • Gregory David Reyes
    • Sierra Janaé Jessie Richardson
    • Eric Balduino Rios
    • Cecilia Sanchez
    • Jenus Sarvi
    • Kayla Elizabeth Spillman
    • Riley Morgan Spudic
    • Kayla Marie Summers
    • Duc Cong Tran
    • Rosa Le Tran
    • Samantha Madeleine Trudeau
    • Tony Vu
    • Taylor Kristian Wong
  • Master of Prosthetics - Orthotics
    Collage of graduates
    • Sarah Elizabeth Burke
    • Rainy Hale Campbell
    • Emily Ann Castilaw
    • Brooke Elizabeth Covington
    • Kayleigh Marie Darbonne
    • Grace Elizabeth Dietz
    • Ann Katherine Kramer
    • Stephanie Danielle Kubes
    • Carter Ryan Ledbetter
    • Cortney Rae Ortiz
    • Lyndsey Nicole Schultz
    • Petr Svoboda
    • Chanh Tran
  • Master of Science in Health Informatics
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    • Pratikshya Aryal
    • Kimberly Ann Burt
    • Ruchira Garg
    • Alessandra Zoe Gipson

School of Health Professions

Advancing Health Care Delivery

Doctor of Applied Clinical Research

The Doctor of Applied Clinical Research Program provides rigorous training for health professionals who aim to pursue careers as independent clinician investigators.

Doctor of Physical Therapy

UT Southwestern’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program transforms dedicated students into expert physical therapists prepared to serve the health care needs of their communities with excellence.

Master of Prosthetics-Orthotics

Our Master of Prosthetics-Orthotics Program gives students world-class training in one of health care’s most fascinating and rewarding professions.

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

UT Southwestern’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program prepares exceptional students for one of health care’s fastest growing and deeply rewarding careers.

Master of Clinical Nutrition – Coordinated Program

The Master of Clinical Nutrition – Coordinated Program gives students world-class training in a profession that helps people improve their health and enhance their lives.

Master of Science in Nutritional Health

The Master of Science in Nutritional Health program is a fully online course of study in advanced nutrition topics to prevent and manage disease, as well as optimize health through food and nutrition strategies.

Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program

The Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program empowers successful students to earn a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling while providing preparation for the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) examination.

Prosthetics-Orthotics Residency

The UT Southwestern School of Health Professions Prosthetics-Orthotics Program offers a one-year residency program in prosthetics or orthotics that meet the standards of the National Commission of Orthotic and Prosthetic Education.

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency

The Department of Physical Therapy offers a one-year Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Sports Physical Therapy Residency

Our Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program is ideal for licensed physical therapists who are motivated to achieve a higher level of training and expertise.

Neurological Physical Therapy Residency

The Department of Physical Therapy offers a one-year Neurological Physical Therapy Residency Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Prosthetics-Orthotics Review Course

Distance continuing education courses are for prosthetists, orthotists, board exam candidates, therapists, medical residents, or any health care professional with an interest in prosthetics and orthotics.

Camp John Marc

From a unique facility in Bosque County, Texas, Camp John Marc creates high-quality, year-round camping experiences for chronically ill and disabled children and their families.

 

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