School of Health Professions 2022 Commencement
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Congratulations to the School of Health Professions’ 2022 graduates. The commencement ceremony, held Dec. 11, honored 119 graduates in five disciplines: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Science in Clinical Science, Master of Clinical Nutrition, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, and Master of Prosthetics-Orthotics.
The UT Southwestern School of Health Professions has more than 50 years of experience educating students for careers in health care. The School is part of UT Southwestern – one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers – and provides students with highly distinguished faculty, top-tier facilities, and dynamic training methods across five program tracks. Home to six academic programs, including a Physician Assistant Program that was ranked #7 in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools 2020,” prospective students can explore the School and request more information here.
Access highlights from the ceremony in the photo gallery below.
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![Physician Assistant Studies graduates (from left) Jai’Cee Tudman, Peyton Travis, and Megan Thomas take a moment for a group photo.](/ctplus/asset/8d2ccd46-bb15-41e5-88d4-5f03293668a9/1-0035.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Watching the ceremonies are School of Health Professions faculty members.](/ctplus/asset/bfc40f1c-fda9-4c82-8754-1a7e742bc61c/10-0271.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Clinical Nutrition graduate Jenan Moin Mahmoud Al Masri captures the eye of a photographer.](/ctplus/asset/4f6af8f7-8f01-46a7-9e06-1ae768ecb1b3/11-0290.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Drs. Samarpita Sengupta and Bethany Grubb, Assistant Professors in the School of Health Professions, hood Physician Assistant Studies graduate Alexandria Casanova Zepeda.](/ctplus/asset/ebc946e1-7625-42b9-b3b9-774b0390733e/12-0389.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Physician Assistant Studies graduate Adriana De La Rue receives her diploma from Dr. Lee.](/ctplus/asset/47aad5a6-7a16-4c9b-8e93-9eea7a51d081/13-0393.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Prosthetics and Orthotics graduate Hali Crellin (center) poses for a photo on the stage with Drs. David G. Wilson (left) and Miguel N. Mojica, Assistant Professors in the School of Health Professions.](/ctplus/asset/fc09b71a-e96c-4b68-9d9e-ff446f3a8da6/25-0441.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Prosthetics and Orthotics graduate Victoria “Tori” Moses heads back to her seat after receiving her diploma.](/ctplus/asset/0bff2d68-818a-4f16-a7f0-69b207d5b4c7/24-0466.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Proudly showing off their diplomas are Physician Assistant Studies graduates Jane Igbeka (left) and Shelby Hunt.](/ctplus/asset/758e8cfc-4ffb-416b-97d8-c0d636bebcb5/14-0481.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Graduates proceed to the reception following the ceremony.](/ctplus/asset/b14f61a0-3761-45e2-8d55-b2b136d72df8/15-0498.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Posing for a shot with their diplomas are Physician Assistant Studies graduates Luis Arroyo and Alexandria Casanova Zepeda.](/ctplus/asset/73b1f702-32b8-45b8-a749-30e9a380c7a5/16-0516.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Physician Assistant Studies graduates (from left) Alexa Pokluda, Peyton Travis, and Megan Thomas pose with their diplomas for a photo.](/ctplus/asset/05237f58-1f25-42ca-9e80-c2a0637d3ce6/17-0536.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Capturing the excitement of the day with a selfie are Physical Therapy graduates (from left) Megan Pierson, Daisy Rodgers, and Ronald “Rocky” Rodriguez.](/ctplus/asset/5d97a893-74b5-4098-be86-970698357067/2-0039.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Physician Assistant Studies graduate Nina Nariman displays her diploma.](/ctplus/asset/8ecad088-b61b-4774-b971-e4ead1bc4050/18-0555.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Physical Therapy graduate Ronald “Rocky” Rodriguez poses with a friend for a photo.](/ctplus/asset/e4581db8-16a0-4bed-87a3-157182410b9d/19-0599.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Physical Therapy graduate Michelle Chan shows off her diploma.](/ctplus/asset/a3666682-3cac-4236-b465-07a4ad61475c/20-0601.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Physician Assistant Studies graduate Jared Reyna takes a group photo with family and friends.](/ctplus/asset/3de95cf2-b592-470d-a60f-cf7a9728f893/21-0613.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Drs. Bradley-Guidry (left) and Howell-Stampley](/ctplus/asset/e996c926-0f2b-4556-a486-b669a67dbe15/22-0626.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Physician Assistant Studies graduate Corey Senegal poses for a photo with family and friends.](/ctplus/asset/4e254c8b-72bc-4720-8a15-aacbba53d3b2/23-0630.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Celebrating their graduation are Physical Therapy students (from left) Michael Wheeler Jr., Rebecca Bross, and Deion Foster.](/ctplus/asset/2604630a-df32-43c4-83df-f1154a9c692a/3-0058.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Proudly dressed up in their graduation gowns are Physical Therapy students (from left) Zachary Dixon, Joshua Rodriguez, Amir Rahhal, and Fernando Rios Trevino.](/ctplus/asset/c59cd405-0142-41e1-909a-be9556dcdbf2/4-0060.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Clinical Nutrition graduates (from left) Malinda Terry, Ramya Srikanth, Kelsey Setien, and Viviana Quintero take in the excitement of the day.](/ctplus/asset/0fd51180-1806-4b55-8fa0-106670e8323a/5-0108.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Members of the Platform Party include (from left) Dr. Ramona Dorough, Assistant Professor in the School of Health Professions; Dr. Carolyn Bradley-Guidry, Interim Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Equity Affairs; Dr. Scott Smith, Associate Dean for Research in the School of Health Professions; Dr. Jon Williamson, Dean of the School of Health Professions; and W. P. Andrew Lee, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost, and Dean of UT Southwestern Medical School.](/ctplus/asset/9b8b8f9c-59c6-4523-a704-753d07beb688/6-0124.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Posing for a celebratory photo (from left) are Drs. Beth Deschenes and Jason Zafereo, Associate Professors in the School of Health Professions; Prosthetics and Orthotics Program Director Leslie Gray; Dr. Temple Howell-Stampley, Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies; and Leigh McAtee, Student Events Coordinator.](/ctplus/asset/29c63a01-e012-4e60-8608-956a0b7fa480/7-0161.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Dr. Gilberto Moralez Jr., Assistant Professor in the School of Health Professions, carries the Vernie A. Stembridge, M.D., Academic Mace as he leads graduates in the procession.](/ctplus/asset/2bdf69ca-76a4-43b6-aeeb-4ee5f4521222/8-0197.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)
![Dr. Shawna Nesbitt, Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, gives the commencement address.](/ctplus/asset/3adb7258-1495-4e44-85ec-96b9ad66cca4/9-0251.jpg?rendition=rendition-x180)