“Day 1 of PA school is in the books” 👆 Danielle was excited to be starting as a #PhysicianAssistant student last month! TTUHSC_SHP offers the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program from a state-of-the-art facility at the #TTUHSC site in Midland.

Summer approaches, and that means insects and bugs, including spiders, are coming out. 🕷 Ronica Farrar, an educator at TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy’s Texas Panhandle Poison Center, recently stopped by KAMR Local 4 News in Amarillo to talk spider safety. ow.ly/QguE50S8S92

Elesea Villegas, MPAS, PA-C, assistant professor and director of clinical education for the TTUHSC_SHP Physician Assistant program, tells us about the challenges rural health care faces and how PAs are stepping up to better serve the patient population. ow.ly/YAte50Rkha6

“Anyone need their blood drawn? 💉🩸” Posing for a photo with the tourniquet from their first IV start or blood draw is a tradition for nursing students like Taylor and others in the @TTUHSCSON School of Nursing in Lubbock.

As summer approaches and outdoor activities increase, it is essential to stay informed and safe. TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy’s Texas Panhandle Poison Center provided these safety guidelines on potential hazards, such as snakes, spiders and pool chemicals. ow.ly/hE0G50S8MwB

Jeff Dennis, Ph.D., a faculty member in the #TTUHSC Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health, says having an accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) program is an indicator that it meets the national standards of the #PublicHealth field.

“Let the adventure begin! #PAstudent #classof2026 ” Dianna is excited to be starting as a #PhysicianAssistant student! TTUHSC_SHP offers the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program from a state-of-the-art facility at the #TTUHSC site in Midland.

The Master of #PublicHealth (MPH) program at the #TTUHSC Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health was recently awarded the full seven-year accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) through July 1, 2031. ow.ly/M71N50S1ewU

Unique Jacobo is a recent graduate of the TTUHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 🌵 biotechnology program! She now works as an Environmental Health Sanitarian II with the City of Lubbock. She says some of the most valuable experiences from graduate school include microbiology lab work.

Election season is a time for passionate debates and civic engagement, but it also is a stressor on our mental health. Madison Bishop, LMFT, a senior therapist at the #TTUHSC Counseling Center, reminds us that we must prioritize our mental well-being. ow.ly/8VPW50S2yGW

Pharmacy students with TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy at the #Dallas campus recently participated in the Carnaval de Salud, a health fair that brings together a variety of health care students to educate children and parents in the community on various health-related topics.

Be mindful of your feet as you step into summer. Jerry Grimes, M.D., a @ttphysicians orthopedic surgeon, reminds the 'Texas Tech Health Check' podcast we should keep our feet safe by wearing appropriate footwear and applying sunscreen on exposed feet. ow.ly/JvTT50S8AUF

Internal medicine residents in @TTUHSCMED recently taught medical students how to perform central lines! The three-year #InternalMedicine residency training program provides residents with increasing responsibility, access to faculty and immersive experience in clinics.

Katie Moss, assistant professor of practice with TTUHSC_SHP, serves veterans as a speech-language pathologist at the VA Health Care System clinic in Lubbock. She shares with us about her widely varied experiences with veteran patients. ow.ly/meHb50S2uXR

“first day @ TTUHSC Physician Assistant school 🤩” Kenady is excited to be starting as a #PhysicianAssistant student! TTUHSC_SHP offers the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program from a state-of-the-art facility at the #TTUHSC site in Midland.

More than 100 student and trainee researchers from the TTUHSC Amarillo campus and the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine School of Veterinary Medicine recently presented research findings at the inaugural Amarillo Research Symposium. ow.ly/niEf50S2pfe

New Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. students recently started with the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences! TTUHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 🌵 is educating the next generation of scientists and health-related professionals in a dynamic and productive research environment that fosters creativity and discovery.

The Graduate Medical Education Sciences (GMES) program refines your skills and knowledge! The two-year, non-thesis master's degree offered by TTUHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 🌵 is designed for students whose goal is to teach anatomical sciences or prepare for medical school. ow.ly/kb1V50S2bu8

“Need a nurse?! We have you covered❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 #level3 ” Alyssa and her @TTUHSCSON classmates recently took a break to joke around during their first week of Level 3! Students in the Traditional BSN program study for four consecutive semesters (called “Levels”) — including summer.

Rising temperatures and increased outdoor activities mean we’re likely to see a snake or two in the area. 🐍 Ronica Farrar, an educator at TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy's Texas Panhandle Poison Center, recently stopped by KAMR Local 4 News in Amarillo to talk snake safety. ow.ly/iqCq50S1f2I