School of Health Professions

COVID-19 Vaccine Update – HSC Students

Published: January 6, 2021
Categories: Graduate School of Biomedical ScienceHSC UpdatesSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Public HealthTexas College of Osteopathic MedicineUNT System College of Pharmacy

We have received numerous questions over the past few weeks and want to provide some clarification regarding COVID-19 vaccines at HSC: HSC Health has submitted an application to the State for consideration and approval to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. The Texas COVID-19 Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel (EVAP) determines allocations and population priorities so we do Read More »

SHP PT – Campus Update for Spring 2021

Published: November 2, 2020
Categories: School of Health Professions

To:      PT Students From: Glenn Forister, Dean Date:  October 18, 2020 Re:      Campus Update for Spring 2021 For planning purposes, following are the key dates for the Spring 2021 semester for our PT classes: Classes will begin on January 4, 2021 and will be delivered online through March 26, 2021. Beginning the week of March Read More »

SHP – PA Campus Update for Spring 2021

Published: October 29, 2020
Categories: School of Health Professions

To: PA Students From: Glenn Forister, Dean Date: October 18, 2020 Re: Campus Update for Spring 2021 For planning purposes, these are the tentative on-campus *dates/activities for the Spring 2021 semester for our PA classes (Class of 2021, 2022, & 2023 Class of 2021 Senior Seminar in April Tuesday, April 20th – OSCEs Thursday and Friday, April 22-23rd Read More »

DPT Reopening Message

Published: July 3, 2020
Categories: School of Health Professions

DPT class 2022 and 2021: Based on extensive preparations with HSC leadership, I am sending our overall plans to return to campus, as discussed in the last class check-in. Understand that even with the best laid plans, we are likely to make adjustments along the way. We thank you for your continued patience and flexibility on the Read More »

CARES Act Relief Fund for Students

Published: May 19, 2020
Categories: Graduate School of Biomedical ScienceHSC UpdatesSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Public HealthTexas College of Osteopathic MedicineUNT System College of Pharmacy

HSC Team, The CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund approved by Congress included funding to higher education institutions to defray COVID-19-related costs to the institution and to provide emergency financial aid grants to assist students with expenses related to COVID-19 disruptions. HSC Fort Worth was allocated approximately $343,000 for emergency financial aid grants to HSC students. Eligible Read More »

HSC Exposure Protocol for COVID-19

Published: March 25, 2020
Categories: Graduate School of Biomedical ScienceHSC UpdatesSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Public HealthTexas College of Osteopathic MedicineUNT Health ClinicUNT System College of Pharmacy

How do I know if I was exposed to COVID-19?   You generally need to be in close contact with a sick person to get infected. Close contact includes any of the following: Living in the same household as a sick person with COVID-19 Caring for a sick person with COVID-19 Being within 6 feet Read More »

SHP Update – March 24 2020

Published: March 24, 2020
Categories: School of Health Professions

To:      SHP Faculty, Staff and Students From: Glenn Forister, Dean Date:   March 24, 2020 Re:      SHP Update In response to the “Stay at Home” directive announced this morning by Tarrant County Judge Whitley and Mayor Betsy Price, all SHP on-campus activities (with the exception of essential health care services) must cease by midnight tonight Read More »

DPT Career Fair Cancellation

Published: March 19, 2020
Categories: Meetings and EventsSchool of Health Professions

To: DPT Career Fair Participants From: Dr. Myles Quiben, Chair Date: March 19, 2020 Re: Cancellation of Events In our ongoing efforts to protect the health and safety of our campus as well as our community, we are canceling our Career Fair scheduled on April 7, 2020, in accordance with University and community guidelines. We understand this Read More »

COVID-19 / Coronavirus Considerations for Human Subject Research

Published: March 18, 2020
Categories: Graduate School of Biomedical ScienceResearchSchool of Health ProfessionsSchool of Public HealthTexas College of Osteopathic MedicineUNT System College of Pharmacy

To: HSC Faculty, Staff and Students Engaged in Research From: Dr. Brian Gladue, VP for Research Date: March 18, 2020 Re: COVID-19 / Coronavirus Considerations for Human Subject Research The staff of the Office of Research Compliance (ORC) and the North Texas Regional IRB have developed some specific guidance and “how to” FAQs for human Read More »

Final Day of PA Clinical Rotations

Published: March 18, 2020
Categories: School of Health Professions

To: PA Class of 2020 From: Dr. Kirk Barron, Chair Date: March 18, 2020 Re: Final Day of Clinical Rotations Congrats to our PA Class of 2020 – today is the final day of your clinical rotations! Your class has collectively reached the magic number to satisfy clinical hour requirements for graduation. Thanks to everyone Read More »