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Medical School Class of 2026

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Graduate Student Organization (GSO)

The Graduate Student Organization is the official student governing body for all students enrolled in The University of Texas Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, including MSTP's during their graduate school years. The GSO represents the students by serving as a formal liaison between the graduate students and the administration. The GSO promotes educational and professional development by providing competitive travel scholarships, hosting invited seminar speakers, and collaborating with or sponsoring partner organizations. The GSO facilitates social interaction among graduate students by sponsoring year-round social activities and organizing volunteer service opportunities.

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Postdoctoral Association

The mission of the Postdoctoral Association (PDA) at UT Southwestern Medical Center is to improve the postdoctoral training experience by developing a sense of community through scientific and social interaction, promoting effective training and career development, representing and addressing issues relevant to postdoctoral scholars, easing the transition for new, particularly international, postdoctoral scholars, and recommending standards of practice to the administration regarding the treatment of postdoctoral scholars at UT Southwestern.

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Public Health Student Association

Founded in fall 2023, the Public Health Student Association (PHSA) is the student governance organization of the O'Donnell School of Public Health (OSPH). The PHSA is the formal liaison between OSPH students and the administration. The PHSA's mission is to foster collaboration across disciplines and promote public health through service, community engagement, and education.

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School of Health Professions

The School of Health Professions Student Advisory Committee is composed of representatives from each of the SHP programs: Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Prosthetics-Orthotics, Clinical Nutrition, Radiation Therapy, and Applied Clinical Research. Two students also are selected to serve on the Student Leadership Council.

The purpose of this organization is to provide new ideas, feedback, and input so that the School of Health Professions can be the best resource possible for students.

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