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School of Health Professions students celebrate 2019 graduation

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Graduate wearing a cap and gown, her blue 2019 tassle in sharp focus
The end of 2019 meant new beginnings for graduates of UT Southwestern’s School of Health Professions.

On Dec. 15, 134 students earned master’s or doctorate degrees from the UT Southwestern School of Health Professions during a graduation ceremony in Gooch Auditorium. The School of Health Professions offers master’s and doctorate degree programs that train future medical professionals in clinical research, physical therapy, counseling, prosthetics-orthotics, physician assistant studies, radiation therapy, and nutrition. Flip through the photo gallery below.

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Dr. Geneva Baker, doctor of physical therapy
Dr. Kevin McGehee, doctor of physical therapy
Dr. Chris Tak, doctor of physical therapy
Dr. Shannon McReynolds and Dr. Kevin McGehee, who earned their doctor of physical therapy degrees, celebrate their achievements with a high-five.
Dr. Caroline Cochran (left) and Dr. Julie Chrisman, doctors of physical therapy
Assistant Professor Dr. Hoda Yeganehjoo (front left) and Associate Professor Dr. Lona Sandon (front center) take a group selfie with fellow School of Health Professions Instructors (back row, left to right) Alicia Gilmore, Kathleen Eustace, and Tad Campbell.
Attendees Ted and Marge Leigh watch graduates arrive for the ceremony.
Graduates line up to receive their diplomas.
From left: Faculty Associate Dr. Egle Bauzaite , Dr. Emily Frisby, doctor of physical therapy, and Assistant Professor Dr. Tara Dickson
Dr. Emily Frisby wears the same sneakers as she did when she graduated from high school.
Attendees check for the best snapshot.
Dr. W. P. Andrew Lee, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost, and Dean, UT Southwestern Medical School, gives the commencement address.
Graduates watch the ceremony.
Dr. Jon Williamson, Dean, School of Health Professions, serves as the presiding officer.
Andrew Nabasny, master of clinical rehabilitation counseling, accepts his diploma from UTSW President Dr. Daniel K. Podolsky.
From left: Veronica Coleman, Assistant Professor in the School of Health Professions; Devin McCallister, master of physician assistant studies; and Dr. Venetia Orcutt, Associate Professor in the School of Health Professions
Ken Nikaidoh, master of physician assistant studies
Tuyetlan Vo, master of physician assistant studies
From left: Ashleigh Jones, Jeeba Joseph, Sandra Joshua, and Amrita Kamboj, master of physician assistant studies graduates
From left: Alexandra Yost, Mackenzie Aguillard, Bethany Hart, Alicia Garcia, James Teng, and Ken Nikaidoh, master of physician assistant studies graduates
Sandra Hayden, Assistant Professor in the School Health Professions (left) and Dr. Kim Hoggatt Krumwiede, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the School of Health Professions
Attendees and graduates take a photo to celebrate.
Dr. Alyssa Heiman, doctor of physical therapy (left) celebrates with a loved one, Bethany Mailey.
Christopher Perkins, master of physician assistant studies, celebrates with loved one Cennedy Perkins.
Graduate Victoria Oliver, master of clinical nutrition, celebrates with her family, Luke Oliver and baby Savannah.
Sara McGann (left) and Ariel Villarreal, master of clinical rehabilitation counseling graduates
From left: Robyn Goettelman, Johnna Hartenstine, and Grace Walker, master of clinical nutrition graduates
Dr. Emily Kromann and Dr. Brett Smilie, doctors of physical therapy, and their families
Alia Soomro, master of physician assistant studies, poses with loved one Tanya Moren.
Classmates come together for a group hug after the ceremony.
Irum Khan, doctor of physical therapy
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