The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday, Dec. 11, signed a letter of intent with the Harlingen CISD to expand their partnership to create a pipeline for students enrolled at the Harlingen High School of Health Professions to the university’s Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (BMED) program and the UTRGV School of Medicine. Holding the memorandum is Dr. John H. Krouse, executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine. (Photo Courtesy of the Harlingen CISD).

Harlingen CISD and UTRGV to Form High School for Medical School...

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The UTRGV School of Medicine’s South Texas Diabetes and Obesity Institute team of researchers continues its world-class biomedical research on diabetes, obesity, heart disease, ocular health, psychiatric disease, osteoporosis, and infectious diseases like Chagas disease and tuberculosis. (UTRGV Archive Photo by Veronica Gaona.)

UTRGV’s South Texas Diabetes and Obesity Institute working to bring attention...

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Established in 1998, South Texas College’s NAH division boasts 12 accredited programs providing career-focused training in a variety of professions across the allied healthcare spectrum.

Teaming Up for Success: STC’s Nursing and Allied Health Division

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PHYSICIAN SPEAKERS - Family practice physicians and second-year residents at the new Knapp / UTRGV Family Health Center in Mercedes have been helping educate the community about important health topics through “Doc Talks” that are being held in the Mid-Valley. Pictured L-R are Dr. Diego Moreno, Dr. Eddy Bergès, Dr. Marita del Pilar Sanchez Sierra Marino, Dr. Miguel Tello (Associate Program Director), Dr. Eliana Costantino Burgazzi, Dr. Carolina Gomez de Ziegler, and Dr. Miguel A. Sanchez Rivas.

Family Practice Residents Speaking on Health Topics in Mid-Valley

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Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. (center) and Dr. Annabelle Palomo (to his right) celebrate alongside current RGV College nursing students.

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine celebrated the grand opening of its Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Wednesday, November 14, in San Carlos, in Hidalgo County. UTRGV School of Medicine received a five-year, $3.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration to develop the three AHECs, which will offer free health care to residents and educational opportunities for students enrolled in UTRGV’s health professions programs. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)

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The Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation has established a $50,000 endowed scholarship to help support students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine who declare an intention to specialize in psychiatry, neurology or a related field in the neurosciences. The Randall Baker Endowed Scholarship is named in honor of the foundation’s former executive director, Randall “Randy” Baker, who retired from his post June 30. Shown, from left, are Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Board Members Arnie Gonzalez and Bob Duncan; UTRGV President Guy Bailey; UTRGV School of Medicine Senior Associate Dean for Education and Academic Affairs and Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Board Member Dr. Leonel Vela; Randall “Randy” Baker; Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Board Vice Chairperson Billy Bradford; Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Board Member Beth Pace; and Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Board Secretary Quita Wittenbach. (Courtesy Photo)

Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Benefit School of...

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School of Medicine launching Area Health Education Center in Cameron County

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The Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation has established a $50,000 endowed scholarship to help support students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine who declare an intention to specialize in psychiatry, neurology or a related field in the neurosciences. The Randall Baker Endowed Scholarship is named in honor of the foundation’s former executive director, Randall “Randy” Baker, who retired from his post June 30. Shown, from left, are Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Board Members Arnie Gonzalez and Bob Duncan; UTRGV President Guy Bailey; UTRGV School of Medicine Senior Associate Dean for Education and Academic Affairs and Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Board Member Dr. Leonel Vela; Randall “Randy” Baker; Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Board Vice Chairperson Billy Bradford; Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Board Member Beth Pace; and Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Board Secretary Quita Wittenbach. (Courtesy Photo)

Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Benefit UTRGV School...

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UTRGV President Guy Bailey, School of Medicine Dean Dr. John H. Krouse, Vice President for Governmental and Community Relations Veronica Gonzales and eight future physicians thanked Commissioners Court for its steadfast support.

Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Proud of the Medical School

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