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    The College of Health Professions at UTRGV offers diverse programs in health sciences, research, and community initiatives. Learn more about how we are advancing healthcare education and serving communities across South Texas and beyond.

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School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling

Bachelor of Science in Rehab Services

Belinda Rivas
belinda.rivas@utrgv.edu
665-3591
 

Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies

Bruce Reed
bruce.reed@utrgv.edu
665-7038

Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Saara Grizzell
saara.grizzell@utrgv.edu
956-665-3050
 

Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Counseling

Saara Grizzell
saara.grizzell@utrgv.edu
956-665-3050

Health and Biomedical Sciences

Bachelor of Applied Technology in Health Services Technology

Kim Garcia
kim.garcia@utrgv.edu
665-4781
 

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences

Saraswathy Nair
saraswathy.nair@utrgv.edu
882-5108

Master of Science in Health Science

Kim Garcia
kim.garcia@utrgv.edu
665-4781

Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Daniela Gill
daniela.gill01@utrgv.edu
665-2296

Nutrition and Dietetics

Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences

Lisa Salinas
lisa.salinas@utrgv.edu
665-3452

Master of Science in Dietetics

Rachel Villarreal
rachel.villarreal@utrgv.edu
665-3221

Communication Disorders

Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Lily Puente
lily.puente@utrgv.edu
665-5275
 

Bachelor of Science in American Sign Language Interpretation

Brian Cheslik
brian.cheslik@utrgv.edu

Video Relay Services
956-224-8881

Master of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Ruth Crutchfield
ruth.crutchfield@utrgv.edu
665-5273

Health and Human Performance

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Murat Karabulut
murat.karabulut@utrgv.edu
882-7236
 

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Teacher Certification)

Ulku karabulut
ulku.karabulut@utrgv.edu
882-5990
 

Bachelor of Science in Health

Kendra Stine
kendra.stine@utrgv.edu
882-2255
 

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Gavino Garza
gavino.garza@utrgv.edu
665-2802
 

Master of Science in Exercise Science
Murat Karabulut
murat.karabulut@utrgv.edu
882-7236
 

Master of Science in Kinesiology

Zasha Romero
zasha.romero@utrgv.edu
665-2881
 

Master of Science in Health Sciences, Concentration in Health Professions Education & Technology (MSHPET)

Christopher Ledingham
christopher.ledingham@utrgv.edu
882-5756

Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Sciences

Christopher Ledingham
christopher.ledingham@utrgv.edu
882-5756

Occupational Therapy

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Shirley Wells
shirley.wells@utrgv.edu
956-665-2475

Physician Assistant

Master in Physician Assistant Studies

Frank Ambriz
frank.ambriz@utrgv.edu
665-7042

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Health Affairs Building West - EHABW 2.230
Phone: 956-665-2291
Email: cohpinfo@utrgv.edu

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Biomedical Research & Health Building - BBRHB 2.101
Phone: 956-882-5000

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