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Galveston, TX
Joined June 2017
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Happy Halloween! Our UTMB community celebrated down on the island with sweet treats and a spooky hallway. Thank you to our @SHPUTMB, @utmbson, @UTMBStudentLife, and UTMB Student Services for hosting fun events for our student community this week. Have a safe holiday weekend!
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As a @SHPUTMB student, Sachin Patel focused on earning his degree, not alumni activities. Today he's a faculty member, alumnus and president of the UTMB Alumni Association. Read how a chance encounter with a fellow alumnus revealed the power of mentorship: utmb.us/gtp
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A warm welcome to Dr. Charlotte Royeen, our new chair of Occupational Therapy at UTMB in the @SHPUTMB. Her commitment to faculty development, student success and research innovation brings valuable leadership to our institution. Learn more: utmb.us/gy1
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I'm pleased to welcome Dr. Charlotte Royeen as the new chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy at the UTMB School of Health Professions (@shputmb). Dr. Royeen brings extensive experience as a clinician, educator, researcher and academic leader, most recently serving as dean of the College of Health Sciences at RUSH University in Chicago. Her commitment to innovation, student success and faculty development aligns with the important work happening across UTMB. I look forward to working with Dr. Royeen as we continue strengthening our academic programs and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Welcome to Galveston, Dr. Royeen! Learn more: utmb.us/gy1
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Welcome, Dr. Charlotte Royeen, Chair of the @SHPUTMB Department of Occupational Therapy. She is a distinguished occupational therapist, educator, researcher and academic leader. We are excited for our OT programs to grow under her leadership. Announcement: utmb.us/gos
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@SHPUTMB Masters of Science in Respiratory Therapy has been recognized again as an @aarc_tweets APEX Educational Program. This recognition is for the staff and faculty who work countless hours preparing the RTs around.
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Welcome, new UTMB students! Yesterday's orientation was a fun and busy event spent making connections, learning about campus resources, and setting up for academic success. Congratulations to all our students on taking this important step. We are so glad to have you at UTMB!
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We join our @SHPUTMB in welcoming Dr. Sarah Varekojis as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs! Dr. Varekojis joins us July 6, bringing extensive experience in respiratory therapy education, program development, and academic leadership. Read more about her: utmb.us/g2d
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Our @SHPUTMB will welcome Dr. Amber Mollhagen as Associate Dean of Student Affairs, starting July 6. Her career has centered on supporting students throughout the academic lifecycle and creating student-centered systems. Read more about her: utmb.us/g2p
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We are proud to share another outstanding recognition from our @SHPUTMB! Dr. Cynthia Chih-Ying Li is a recipient of the @AOTAInc 2026 Roster of Fellows Award! This award honors occupational therapists for their significant contributions to the profession and to the association.
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Our @SHPUTMB has recently celebrated major achievements by its faculty members. Today we are proud to recognize Dr. April Cowan, one of two from UTMB to receive the 2026 Roster of Fellows Award from @AOTAInc, honoring her distinguished service to the profession. Congratulations!
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Congratulations to Dr. Missy Morrow on her selection as a Fellow of the @AmSocBiomech! Dr. Morrow is a Professor of @UTMBDeptPT @SHPUTMB, and Director of @UTMB_SCOA. Fellow status recognizes exceptional service and scientific and professional achievement in the field. Well done!
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The @SHPUTMB Dept of Respiratory Therapy received the RRT Credentialing Success Award from CoARC, placing it among top programs nationwide. This honor reflects strong training and graduate success preparing future respiratory therapists. Learn more: utmb.us/fke
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I am thrilled to share that Dr. Brent Masel has received the NABIS Legends Award—one of the organization’s highest honors. A well-deserved recognition of a remarkable career. We are proud to have Dr. Masel at @utmbhealth, where he continues to champion brain injury research and leave a lasting impact. Read more: utmb.us/feq
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Our @SHPUTMB Department of Respiratory Therapy will be recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care with the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award! This recognition places UTMB among an elite group of high-performing programs. Congratulations to all!
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Last week, @utsystem Board of Regents approved our agreement with @BlueZones. This initiative reflects our deep commitment to improving the health and well‑being of every community we serve. I invite you to join us on Thursday, March 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Levin Hall on the Galveston campus as we share more about this transformative effort and the opportunity it represents for our region. I hope to see many of you there as we continue building a healthier future together. For additional event details, please visit utmb.us/f9y
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Today marks a significant milestone for UTMB and the community we are proud to serve. This morning, the @utsystem Board of Regents approved an agreement between UTMB and @BlueZones, officially bringing the Blue Zones Project to Galveston. This approval reflects our longstanding commitment to advancing health and vitality in the communities we serve. The Blue Zones Project is a research-informed population health initiative designed to help communities improve well-being and support longer, healthier lives. With this action, UTMB will launch a multi-year initiative focused on meaningful, sustainable impact across Galveston. To read more about what this means for our community, visit: utmb.us/f7j
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The @UTMBAnesthesia and @SHPUTMB group spending Fat Tuesday networking and learning at @UT_TRC4 conference.
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Sharing Healthcare in the 21st Century. Wed Feb 11, 12–1, Levin Hall 3.324. Guests: Carole Tucker, PT, PhD @SHPUTMB + Salim Hayek, MD @utmb_jssom. Light lunch will be served. Register: forms.office.com/pages/respo…
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Yesterday I had the opportunity to formally welcome Dr. David L. Vines, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Health Professions @SHPUTMB, during a welcome reception with colleagues. Dr. Vines brings more than 20 years of leadership experience, including an extensive background in respiratory care and a strong record of spearheading impactful programs. It was great to have him in the room as we connected with colleagues and looked ahead to his continued leadership in empowering faculty and students.
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