School of Health Professions Alumni

The UTMB School of Health Professions was the first allied health school in the Southwest when it was established in 1968. Since then, the school has granted degrees and certificates to more than 11,000 graduates in several areas of health professions.

SHP

Alumni Association
Giving
Alumni Awards
Board Roster
 
Large group of SHP graduates wearing cap and gowns

Alumni Association

The UTMB School of Health Professions Alumni Association exists to strengthen and support the School of Health Professions by promoting life-long relationships between alumni, current students, faculty, university leadership, and friends of UTMB.

Membership Levels

SHP

Student
Currently enrolled
Recent Graduate
1-5 years after graduation
Regular Graduate
6-49 years after graduation
Associate
Friends and family members
Retired Graduate
Retired or 50+ years since graduation

Giving

For over 130 years, UTMB has been changing the world of health professions. Today, your generous gift can make all the difference in the world for a future health professional.

SHP students gathered around medical dummy performing CPR

SHP

Scholarships
Gifts to the School of Health Professions Scholarship Fund empowers students by helping them meet their financial needs.
Annual Fund
Gifts to the School of Health Professions Annual Fund are used to meet the needs and emerging priorities of the school as determined by the Dean in conjunction with leadership and faculty.

2023 Distinguished Alumnus Awardee

This award, the highest bestowed by the School of Health Professions Alumni Association, is presented annually to one alumnus who has made major contributions to the health professions through commitment of excellence, research, education, community service, and leadership roles.

Comprehensive List of Award Winners

SHP Alumni Association Board

Officers

SHP Board Roster

Enderle, Janet L.
Janet L. Enderle, PhD, BS, MLS (ASCP)
President
Class of 2007
Vyas, Niti
Niti Vyas, DCLS, MLS(ASCP)
President-elect
Class of 2016 and 2020
Chapman, Karen R.
Karen R. Chapman, PT, DPT
Immediate Past-President
Class of 1988

Board of Directors

SHP Board Roster

  • Akers, Cecilia G.

    Cecilia G. Akers, PT
    Class of 1988

  • Byrd, Rebecca L.

    Rebecca L. Byrd, MSHP, RRT-NPS, RCP
    Class of 2017

  • Cuney, Carla A.

    Carla A. Cuney, MBA, RHIA, CHC
    Class of 1991

  • Patel, Sachin K.

    Sachin K. Patel, BSRC, RRT
    Class of 2012

  • Riddle, Diana

    Diana Riddle, MSTM, MLS(ASCP)
    Classes of 2018 and 2020

  • Ruppert, Alterra-Zoe M.

    Alterra-Zoe M. Ruppret, OTR, PhD
    Class of 1983

  • Stovall, Jeremy

    Jeremy Stovall, OTR
    Class of 2014

  • Talkington, Sheree

    Sheree Talkington, OTR
    Class of 1983

  • Yanes, Melissa J.

    Melissa J. Yanes, MS, RRT-ACCS
    Class of 2012