The University of Texas Medical Branch
Advancing Health Professions SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS STRATEGIC PLAN
Introduction UTMB Health is a vibrant institution of learning, research and patient care where scholarly and innovative work is produced and shared, and where our commitment to teaching is paramount. Our students and trainees remind us of our work together, and we are poised to harness our strengths to forge a bold future. For over a century, the University of Texas Medical Branch has dedicated its efforts toward improving the health of society—in Texas and beyond. In addition to designing and implementing innovative ways to deliver instruction to students at distant locations, the school continuously explores opportunities to expand its program offerings and interprofessional learning. In January of 2020, the School set a bold vision, based on five distinct priorities. Collectively, these priorities are known as the Schools RISES initiative:
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Student Success & Preparedness
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Experiences in Clinical Settings
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Strategic Capacity & Transformation
The RISES initiative detailed above will guide the School toward the lofty goal of preeminence. I offer gratitude to the faculty, staff, students and additional stakeholders for their contributions to the strategic planning process.
David A. Brown David A. Brown, PT, PhD, FAPTA Senior Vice President and Dean, School of Health Professions 10-20-5
STUDENT SUCCESS & PREPAREDNESS
INFLUENCE & IMPACT
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
EXPERIENCES IN CLINICAL SETTINGS
STRATEGIC CAPACITY & TRANSFORMATION
SHP Mission, Vision, Values and Philosophy SHP MISSION The mission of the School of Health Professions is to provide excellent and innovative education integrated with high impact research and quality clinical experiences producing healthcare professionals that advance the future of healthcare. SHP VISION The School of Health Professions envisions a multi – disciplinary school engaged in diverse, collaborative and innovative solutions that produces future healthcare professionals and clinicians who provide world class patient care and cutting-edge research. SHP VALUES All constituents of the School of Health Professions practice the values endorsed by UTMB: • We demonstrate compassion for all. • We always act with integrity. • We show respect to everyone we meet. • We embrace diversity to best serve a global community. • We promote excellence and innovation through lifelong learning. SHP PHILOSOPHY Health profession’s education should focus on student competency and compassion for the clients they serve. Research and innovation is the hallmark of a great institution. We are always looking for new ways to make things better. Service to the community is an attitude that characterizes professional people. Professionals always put the needs of others before their own. The campus community is part of a larger community, with whom we must partner if we are to be effective. Our educational programs emphasize community-based learning and practice. Evidence-based patient care is critical for providing clients with the best healthcare outcomes for a better quality of life.
Academic Programs We offer certifications, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral health professions programs. In addition to classroom lectures, lab experiences, and clinical skills competencies, our programs offer clinical training opportunities in a variety of settings to ensure our students have exposure to a diversity of professional opportunities. Respiratory Care Respiratory therapists are specialized healthcare practitioners that have training and expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardiopulmonary diseases.
Master of Science in Health Professions For practitioners currently working in health care, this advanced degree opens up opportunities for leadership as healthcare managers or executives within their organizations.
Nutrition & Metabolism
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Graduates of the Metabolism MS/ DI program are trained to become credentialed registered dietitian nutritionists. Students receive in-class, online, and hands on training opportunities in a variety of settings.
Clinical laboratory graduates become an integral part of healthcare team by performing, managing, and interpreting laboratory tests.
Rehabilitation Sciences Rehabilitation Science is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on human function and disability, enhancing physical, psychosocial functioning and overall quality of life.
Occupational Therapy Occupational therapists evaluate, analyze, and provide interventions to individuals and communities to develop, restore, adapt, and maintain function necessary to participate in meaningful occupations and optimize quality of life.
Physical Therapy Physical Therapy graduates are movement experts that examine and treat persons of all ages to improve their ability to move, reduce or manage pain, restore function, prevent disability, and improve health.
Health Professions at a Glance Allied Health Professionals deliver “health related services pertaining to the identification, evaluation, and prevention of diseases and disorders; dietary and nutrition services; and rehabilitation and health systems management, among others.” The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment in the healthcare industry will grow much faster than the average for all occupations. The federal agency expects employment growth to continue at 18% through 2026. This will result in 2.4 million new jobs in healthcare, including allied health care. There are five million Health Professionals in the United States.
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Over 200 distinct Health Professionals disciplines provide direct care or essential services.
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Health Professionals make up 60% of the healthcare workforce.
One - third of the 30 fastest growing occupations in the U.S. are in the Health Professionals or healthcare support occupations.
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Demand for all Health Professional careers is projected to increase by 10% over the next decade.
THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS: A LEADER IN MANY WAYS For over a century, the University of Texas Medical Branch has dedicated its efforts toward improving the health of society-in Texas and beyond. Since 1968, the School of Health Professions (SHP) has helped carry on this tradition, granting degrees and certificates to over 12,000 graduates in several health professions.
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In 2019, the School was ranked #9 in total NIH funding out of all allied health and health professional schools.
Since 1968, the School has granted degrees and certificates to over 12,000 graduates.
In FY 2020, the School secured $6,477,802 in grant funding.
UTMB established the first School of “Allied Health” in the Southwest United States.
The RISES Initiative Guided by our RISES initiative, the UTMB School of Health Professionals will focus on the following strategic priorities for the 2021–2026 period: Research Activity, Influence & Impact, Student Success & Preparedness, Experiences in Clinical Settings, and Strategic Capacity & Transformation. RESEARCH ACTIVITY
Create a work environment that embraces workforce diversity, organizational development and lifelong learning.
STRATEGIC CAPACITY & TRANSFORMATION
Capitalize on the strength of our scholarly activities to improve healthcare education, knowledge, and practice.
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Advance our mission and vision through expanded clinical experience opportunities for our faculty to engage in.
INFLUENCE & IMPACT
Forge strong programs and partnerships that increase the visibility and influence of the School of Health Professions.
Prepare our graduates through innovative academic offerings, interprofessional education, and holistic community experiences.
STUDENT SUCCESS & PREPAREDNESS
EXPERIENCES IN CLINICAL SETTINGS
Key performance indicators are measurable values that demonstrate how effectively an institution is achieving its long – term strategic goals. These metrics are used to determine an organization’s progress in achieving its strategic and operational goals, and also to compare finances and performance against other institutions within its industry. • • • • • • • •
Recruitment and retention of students, faculty and staff Pass rates in field-specific national certification exams Satisfaction ratings and evaluations from students, faculty and staff Recognition of faculty and staff accolades Faculty publications, research funding and scholarly productivity Community, regional, state and national partnerships and collaborations National and global rankings of academic programs Fundraising, development and alumni engagement
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