Faculty Affairs News

  • Three students are bagging up food during a food pantry volunteer event. Several plastic containers of cut fruit are seen next to them.

    National Public Health Week 2026

    The School of Public and Population Health will mark the week with panel discussions, a career mixer, a student symposium featuring Dr. Umair Shah as keynote speaker, and a community service day.

  • Five Aerospace Medicine graduates pose with their program director at the 2025 commencement ceremony. All are wearing caps and gowns.

    Aerospace Medicine Expands Access

    The SPPH has launched a new track of the Master of Science in Aerospace Medicine program, expanding access to one of the nation’s most specialized areas of health science education and preparing a broader workforce.

  • Institutional Accreditation Update: April 2026

    As we continue preparing for our upcoming SACSCOC reaffirmation, this month we’re shining a spotlight on the “Nines” – the accreditation standards that focus on Educational Program Structure and Content.

  • Two men hold their Match Day posters during UTMB's ceremony in Levin Hall. One shows that he matched in Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern; the other matched in Anesthesiology at Baylor Houston.

    Match Day Success

    We are thrilled to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our John Sealy School of Medicine students following the 2026 Match cycle. This year, our graduating class achieved an outstanding 100% match rate, significantly surpassing the national NRMP U.S. MD Senior Match rate of 93.5%.

  • Four women in black scrubs stand on either side of a clinic bed, holding colorful wires used to teach about nerves.

    OT Announces 100% Board Exam Pass Rate

    The SHP Department of Occupational Therapy is proud to announce a 100% pass rate on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam in 2025.

  • A woman with brown hair wearing UTMB Occupational Therapy scrubs is practicing intubating with a model as others watch the process.

    RT Earns Distinguished Credentialing Success Award

    We are delighted to share that our UTMB School of Health Professions Department of Respiratory Therapy will be recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) with the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award!

  • UTMB Physical Therapy faculty pose in front of a screen displaying, "Our Spin on R-ICE: Virtual Reality & Simulation Prepare DPT Students for Acute Care Success" at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting.

    PTRS Excellence on Display at APTA Combined Sections Meeting

    The UTMB School of Health Professions (SHP) Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences had a strong presence at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combines Sections Meeting (CSM) in February.

  • Graduating Doctor of Nursing Practice students, dressed in business attire, gather on the steps of Levin Hall.

    Celebrating DNP Students' Final Scholarly Practice Projects

    Last month, graduating Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students from the School of Nursing presented their final Scholarly Practice Projects. Through their work, these students demonstrated the ability to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives that improve healthcare processes and patient outcomes, showcasing meaningful, real-world impact.

  • School of Nursing faculty and staff members pose with an assortment of colorful blocks and toys in front of a screen that says "Congratulations, Mental Health First Aiders!"

    SON Faculty and Staff Complete Mental Health First Aid Training

    On March 6, the UTMB School of Nursing faculty and staff completed the inaugural Mental Health First Aid training, facilitated by our partners at the Gulf Coast Center. This training is a key component of the STRONG Nurse Collective, a pilot program supporting nursing student wellness and academic success.

  • IPCE Opportunity Spotlight and Upcoming Events

    The Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) would like to highlight a Texas Medical Board–approved educational opportunity: Senate Bill 31 (“Life of the Mother Act”) Required Education

  • A group of colleagues take a walk outside on UTMB campus on a sunny day. The Galveston National Laboratory and several trees are in the background.

    Wellness Wednesdays: Walk With Us

    April is recognized as Move More Month, an initiative inspired by our partners at the American Heart Association, reminding us that even small amounts of movement, like walking, can have a big impact on our health.

  • A wide shot overlooking homes and businesses in Galveston

    UTMB Launches Transformative Blue Zones Partnership for a Healthier Galveston

    UTMB is preparing to step into an exciting new partnership that has the potential to shape the health and longevity of our Galveston community for years to come. Led by UTMB President and UTMB Health System CEO Dr. Jochen Reiser, we will officially kick off our collaboration on the Blue Zones Project, a nationally recognized approach that helps communities transform their environment to support longer, healthier lives.

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