The School of Health Professions

The School of Health Professions is located within the main campus of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. We offer Bachelor of Science, Master of Science degrees and Certificates in exciting and high demanding career fields in laboratory sciences, radiologic sciences, health care advocacy and analytics, management and education. At the School of Health Professions, students learn from faculty with years of practical experience in their field who ensure that the curriculum combines a rich classroom environment with hands-on practical experience. The student’s clinical experience takes place in an institution that is recognized worldwide for its excellence in education, health care and research, and has the distinction of being one of the nation’s first Comprehensive Cancer Centers.

Degree Programs

Baccalaureate of Science

• Cytogenetic Technology
• Cytotechnology
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Healthcare Analytics and Advocacy
• Histotechnology
• Medical Dosimetry
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Molecular Genetic Technology
• Radiation Therapy

Master of Science

• Diagnostic Genetics and Genomics
• Radiologic Sciences

Certificate Programs

Advanced Technical Certificate

• Mammography

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

• Molecular Genetic Technology

Accreditation

UT MD Anderson is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels. The programs of the School of Health Professions are accredited and approved by nationally recognized agencies, including:

SHP Mission

The School of Health Professions, in concert with the mission and visions of UT MD Anderson, is committed to the education of health care professionals, through formal academic programs that award institutional degrees in health sciences.

SHP Vision

The School of Health Professions faculty is committed to:

• Setting the standard for world-class didactic and clinical instruction necessary for program graduates to perform procedures within a specialty area, to integrate and relate clinical data and to solve problems related to the production of clinical results.
  
  
• Meeting the current and future needs of health science professions by developing and implementing formal academic didactic and clinical education programs incorporating state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment techniques.
  
  
• Developing, understanding and appreciating research and quality management programs; providing the skills necessary to establish quality control measures and to make appropriate decisions to maintain accuracy and precision. Instilling a professional code of conduct related to patients, health care professionals and the public that demonstrates the highest regard for human dignity and life.
  
  
• Identifying the value of lifelong learning of students and graduates through continued education and professional competence.

SHP Core Values

Caring

By our words and actions we demonstrate caring toward everyone.

• We are sensitive to the concerns of our patients, their loved ones and our colleagues.
• We are respectful and courteous to each other and practice cultural humility.
• We promote and reward teamwork and inclusion.

Integrity

We work together with professionalism to merit the trust of our colleagues and those we serve in all that we do.

• We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our work — decisions and data — and for practicing our values and ethics.
• We advocate for diversity and equity for our workforce, for those we serve and for our community.
• We communicate frequently, honestly, openly and responsibly.

Discovery

We embrace creativity and seek new knowledge from diverse perspectives.

• We encourage continuous learning, seeking out information and new ideas.
• We team with each other to identify and resolve problems.
• We seek personal growth and enable others to do so.

Safety

We provide a safe environment — physically and psychologically — for our patients, for our colleagues and for our community.

• We create a sense of security and empowerment and are committed to keeping one another free from harm.
• We embrace a framework and best practices for the highest quality of care and service.
• We inspire trust by modeling excellence in our work and acceptance of each person’s contributions.

Stewardship

We protect and preserve our institutional reputation and the precious resources, people, time, financial and environmental — entrusted to us.

• We prioritize the health and well-being of each other.
• We act responsibly to safeguard the institution’s finances.
• We ensure the proper care and use of time, data, materials, equipment and property afforded to us.

The University of Texas System  Board of Regents

The School of Health Professions is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System (UT System).

The UT System Board of Regents, the governing body for the UT System, is composed of nine members who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Terms for Regents are scheduled for six years each and staggered so that three members’ terms will usually expire on February 1 of odd-numbered years. In addition, the Governor appoints a Student Regent for a one-year term that expires on May 31.

Throughout the more than 100-year history of the UT System, the Board has been composed of dedicated and distinguished Texans who have been strong advocates of excellence in academic programs, scientific inquiry and responsible public service.

Officers and Regents

Visit the UT System Current Regent Page.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Visit the About UT MD Anderson page for the Institution's Mission, Vision and Core Values, including Facts & History.

Executive Leadership

Visit the UT MD Anderson Executive Leadership Team page to view Institution-wide leadership.

SHP Leadership

• Jeffrey E. Lee, M.D., President ad interim
• Ara A. Vaporciyan, M.D., VP, Physician Practice Integration
• Carin Hagberg, M.D., Senior VP, Chief Academic Officer
• Diane Bodurka, M.D., VP, Chief Education and Training Officer
• Kimberly Hoggatt-Krumwiede, Ph.D., Dean

Equal Educational Opportunity Statement

To the extent provided by applicable law, no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under, any program or activity sponsored or conducted by UT MD Anderson on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status or disability.

Institutional Policies

All UT MD Anderson personnel, including SHP Students, can access any UT MD Anderson policy by accessing DocTract. To access the policies, students must enter their UT MD Anderson email and password and verify with DUO. The policies listed below pertain specifically to SHP Students and their respective links can only be accessed while on the VPN at home or on campus.

ACA0019: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions Student Travel Safety Policy

The purpose of this policy is to set forth special rules outlined by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System (Regents' Rule 50601) and Texas Education Code, Sec. 51.950, to inform The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MD Anderson) Students and employees who participate in certain Student travel activities of important safety rules.

Link to ACA0019

ACA1222: Student Rights Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

This policy sets standards to protect the privacy and records access rights that apply to records maintained by or for The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MD Anderson) about its current and former Students by complying with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) at all times.

Link to ACA1222

ACA1264: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions Conduct and Corrective Action Policy

The purpose of the policy is to explain the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MD Anderson) School of Health Professions (SHP) regulations concerning Student conduct and discipline.

Link to ACA1264

ACA3591: Student Organizations Policy for School of Health Professions Students

This policy establishes guidelines, procedures, and responsibilities for all Student Organizations at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MD Anderson) School of Health Professions (SHP).

Link to ACA3591

ACA3593: School of Health Professions Student Store Transactions Policy

This policy provides guidelines for all monetary transactions at The University Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MD Anderson) School of Health Professions (SHP) student store, which operates using a cashless system. This policy assigns responsibilities for the handling and security of such cashless transactions.

The Student Store Inventory promotes student engagement and increases community visibility for the SHP.

Link to ACA3593

ACA3655: Student Pregnancy and Parenting Non-Discrimination Policy

This policy establishes the institution’s commitment to providing an academic environment that is free from discrimination against Pregnant Students or Parenting Students in accordance with the Texas Education Code, Section 51.982, and other applicable laws. These laws include Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including pregnancy discrimination) in education programs or activities; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability (including disabilities based on temporary medical conditions from pregnancy); and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in public schools, such as institutions of higher education.

Link to ACA3655

ACA3658: School of Health Professions Student Disabilities Accommodations Policy

This policy provides guidelines to ensure non-discriminatory academic-related decisions and, where necessary, provide Reasonable Accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Link to ACA3658

ACA3684: Leave of Absence for School of Health Professions Students Policy

This policy provides guidelines for requesting a temporary interruption of enrollment from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MD Anderson) School of Health Professions (SHP), and the conditions of and process for a Student to return to active status and enrollment.

Link to ACA3684

School of Health Professions Policies

SHP01: Admission of Applicants with Dismissals

PURPOSE
The purpose of the policy is to establish review procedures concerning applicants with previous dismissals from institutions of higher education other than the School of Health Professions.

POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the School of Health Professions to follow the procedures outlined below during the admissions process for applicants previously dismissed from other institutions of higher education.

SCOPE
Compliance with this policy is the responsibility of all SHP faculty and students and other members of MD Anderson’s workforce.

TARGET AUDIENCE
The target audience for this policy includes, but is not limited to, all faculty, students, program admission committee members, other members of MD Anderson’s workforce, and all applicants to the School of Health Professions who have been previously dismissed from other institutions of higher education.

DEFINITIONS

Academic program:  A graduate or undergraduate program of the School of Health Professions.

Admissions process:  The process of individuals applying for admission to the School of Health Professions that may include, but is not limited to, the application, interview, testing, and review by the program admissions committee.

Dismissal:  An applicant’s involuntary separation from an institution of higher education based on academic and/or disciplinary (conduct/behavioral) reasons.

Previously dismissed applicant:  A person applying for admission to the School of Health Professions who has been previously dismissed from another institution of higher learning for academic and/or disciplinary (conduct/behavioral) reasons.

Program admissions committee:  The committee each academic program forms to review applicants for admission to their academic program.

PROCEDURE

1.0 Requests for information

If it becomes known during the admissions process that an applicant to the School of Health Professions has been dismissed from another institution of higher learning, the program admissions committee may request additional information regarding the circumstances of the dismissal to decide if the previously dismissed applicant is eligible for admission to the School of Health Professions.

A.  The program admissions committee may request from the previously dismissed applicant specific information of the dismissal, which may include, but is not limited to, background, charges filed, and date(s) of occurrence.

B. The program admissions committee may request a release of information from the previously dismissed applicant to obtain official records of the dismissal from their previous institution.

2.0 Request actions

The previously dismissed applicant may or may not accept the requests for additional information and/or release of information.

3.0 Review

After review of all available information, the program admissions committee will

A. decide if the previously dismissed applicant is eligible for admission to the School of Health Professions, and

B. inform the previously dismissed applicant if they are eligible for admission to the School of Health Professions.

4.0 Falsification of data
Any falsification of data by the previously dismissed applicant may result in ineligibility of admission to the School of Health Professions.

SHP02: Student Readmission

PURPOSE
The purpose of the policy is to identify the conditions in which previously dismissed students may be readmitted to the School of Health Professions and its programs after a separation from the school due to academic and/or disciplinary (conduct/behavioral) dismissal.

POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the School of Health Professions that each program admissions committee may readmit, with or without conditions, or deny readmission to previously dismissed students from the School of Health Professions with the option to reapply.

SCOPE
Compliance with this policy is the responsibility of all faculty, students, and other members of MD Anderson’s workforce.

TARGET AUDIENCE
The target audience for this policy includes, but is not limited to, all SHP faculty and students, program admission committee members, other members of MD Anderson’s workforce, and previously dismissed students from the School of Health Professions and its programs after a separation from the school due to academic and/or disciplinary (conduct/behavioral) dismissal.

DEFINITIONS

Academic program:  A graduate or undergraduate program of the School of Health Professions.

Admissions process:  The process of individuals applying for admission to the School of Health Professions that may include, but is not limited to, the application, interview, testing, and review by the program admissions committee.

Letter of admission:  The letter sent to applicants offering admission to a specific academic program in the School of Health Professions, which may or may not include conditions for admissions.

Previously dismissed student with the option to reapply:  A person applying for admission to the School of Health Professions who

1. has been previously dismissed from the School of Health Professions for academic and/or disciplinary (conduct/behavioral) reasons, and

2. is allowed to apply for readmission to the School of Health Professions as stated in their dismissal letter.

Program admissions committee:  The committee each academic program forms to review applicants for admission to their academic program.

PROCEDURE

1.0 Policy Overview

1.1 Program admissions committees will either offer readmission or deny readmission to previously dismissed students who are reapplying to the School of Health Professions.

1.2 The offer of readmission is either with or without conditions as stated in the official letter of admission.

2.0 General Instructions for readmittance with conditions

2.1 Previously dismissed students with the option to reapply who are offered readmission to an academic program of the School of Health Professions will receive specific conditions in their official letter of admission. The student must accept the conditions by the deadline date stated in their letter of admission.

2.2 Conditions of readmission may include, but are not limited to, the following.

A. Repeating courses with unsatisfactory grades earned.

B. Repeating single, multiple, or all courses previously taken at the School of Health Professions.

Typically considered for students who have been separated from the SHP program for more than one year.

C. Academic probation.

1) Probationary period may include one or more semesters.

2) Probationary criteria may include dismissal from the program and the SHP, without appeal, if the student earns an unsatisfactory grade or repeats identical or similar inappropriate behaviors to those presented in the original case for dismissal.