College of Health Professions News

What drew you to HSC and why did you accept a faculty position here? I was initially drawn to HSC because my former PT school professor and later co-worker, Dr. Michael Furtado, became chair of the PT program. I admired his teaching style as a professor and his leadership style as a co-worker and saw […]

What drew you to HSC and why did you accept a faculty position here? I completed my PhD at HSC in the College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences in December 2022. I was excited to rejoin HSC as a faculty member for multiple reasons – the fun area, ability to teach and mentor students, and friendly people! […]

What drew you to HSC and why did you accept a faculty position here? As an alumna of the PA Studies program and a long-term resident of Fort Worth, it was only natural for me to be drawn back to HSC. The dedication and quality of the current faculty and program leadership made the position very […]

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s College of Health Professions is excited to announce three new staff members in the dean’s office. Christa Lo, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C, joins CHP as associate dean. In her role, she will assist in overseeing the school’s academic programs, budget and finances, strategic planning, faculty development, clinical operations and […]

Since its inception, every student who has entered The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Physician Assistant Studies program has been greeted by Sandra Mann. Mann, one of the PA program’s first employees, officially retired, ending a 27-year throughline that connected the program’s past with its current students. Mann has enjoyed […]

Ashley Gentry is an associate professor in The University of Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Dallas Baptist University and graduated from the HSC Physician Assistant Program in 2012 with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies. Prior to becoming a physician […]

A former Fort Worth tactical medic, a first-generation college student graduating as an osteopathic physician, a labor and delivery nurse, and a couple becoming physical therapists together are just a few of the inspirational students who will walk the stage during HSC’s commencement ceremony on Wednesday. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at […]

Dr. Alzyoud is an assistant professor within The University of Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Department of Physical Therapy. He teaches the neurological rehabilitation course series. “My research is focused on understanding human balance, particularly how sitting balance impairment following neuromuscular injuries affects recovery and activity participation,” Alzyoud said. “Additionally, I am currently researching […]

Karen Smith was walking around the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s annual conference in 2022 in Orlando, Florida, when she came across The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s booth. Smith, a registered dietician for almost 20 years, had already decided she wanted to return to school. After a lengthy conversation […]