Master of Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2022 graduates
December 12, 2022
The 41 members of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2022 graduated on Dec. 9 at the Holly Auditorium.
Can Alzheimer’s disease be delayed or stopped before the symptoms begin? A new clinical trial strives to find answers.
December 8, 2022
The AHEAD clinical trial will assess whether the new Alzheimer’s drug, lecanemab, can delay the onset of dementia in persons who are at high risk of developing the disease. The Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases, part of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), […]
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry’s research program has record-breaking year
December 8, 2022
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry secured nearly $35 million in total research grants during its 2022 fiscal year, which ended Aug. 31. This sets a new record for the school’s research program. “Our school’s research mission focuses on finding solutions to treat and prevent illnesses that profoundly affect the communities we serve and […]
School of Nursing honored with international Healthy Work Environment Award
November 23, 2022
The School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has been named the recipient of a Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing’s 2023 Healthy Work Environment Award. Sigma’s two awards recognize and honor an academic setting and clinical facility that demonstrate a commitment […]
Mayor shares message for National Allied Health Week
November 7, 2022
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg recorded a video message of appreciation for the faculty and students of the School of Health Professions in observance of National Allied Health Week. Learn more about National Allied Health Week, which is Nov. 6–12 this year.
Students learn empathy through hands-on exercise
November 2, 2022
A first-year medical student had an unusual class assignment. He pretended to be a 13-year-old girl begging a pawn shop owner for a few dollars to help feed hungry siblings. The unorthodox exercise was part of a poverty simulation that more than 200 Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine students participated in […]
