A Brief History of UTHSCSA

Two grain silos and a hundred-acre dairy farm have been miraculously transformed WELCOME TO over the past few decades to a health science center of international renown.

In 1959 Gov. Price Daniel signed House Bill 9, creating the University of Texas NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION South Texas School of Medicine. Six years later the Joe J. Nix dairy farm, a wide expanse of grazing land, cattle pens, milking barns and silos to store cattle feed, was conveyed to the state of Texas to build a school of medicine (and health science center). On July 12, 1968, the School of Medicine and Bexar County Teaching Hospital (now University Hospital) were dedicated.

Today, the Health Science Center is a vital part of San Antonio’s $8 billion biotechnology industry, an industry that grew more than 7.5 percent last year and provides 15 percent of the jobs in San Antonio. Our own university educates 200 new physicians each year, provides a vast amount of continuing medical education, treats over a million patients each year, and offers more than $80 million in uncompensated care to the medically indigent.

We make lives better with life-saving research, exceptional patient care and advanced academics in health care.

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UTHSCSA Timeline:

1959 - South Texas School of Medicine is created by the Texas Legislature

1966 - First class of 15 students is admitted to the School of Medicine; temporarily housed at Trinity

1968 - School of Medicine and Bexar County Teaching Hospital (now University Hospital) are dedicated

1969 - Legislature authorizes creation of Dental School

1970 - Legislature authorizes School of Nursing

1972 - Creation of the School of Allied Health Sciences (now the School of Health Professions) and the creation of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Shuttle Bus The university police department provides a FREE shuttle service to all UT Health Science Center San Antonio personnel and students, just show your UTHSCSA ID. The shuttle service is in operation from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on normal university business days.

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Campus Safety www.uthscsa.edu/police/home Student Life uthscsa.edu/studentlife Medical School 314L 210-567-2654 [email protected]

Emergency Non-emergency

Campus Phone 911 Campus Phone 72800, option 3 Housing Fairs take place during the Fall and Spring Semesters. Cell Phone 210-567-8911 Cell Phone 210-567-2800, option 3 If you are looking for a public school district, Northside Independent School District (NISD) is the closest to UTHSCSA. If you want to post to the Housing List, contact Ben Rivers at [email protected]. Check out these different housing options on our website: Safe Walk Do you work or study on campus into the late hours? 1. Roommates and Rooms for Rent 3.Housing for Rent or Sale Is it dark and are you walking alone back to your car? 2.Apartments for Lease 4. Information for Residents The Safe Walk Program may be the answer! The University Police is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for the campus community. Anytime a student or employee feels uncomfortable walking The Office of Student Life along at night, they can request a SAFE WALK. Dial (210) 567-2800 #3. hosts a calendar of events on the homepage!

Title IX at UTHSCSA students.uthscsa.edu/titleix University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) is committed to maintaining a learning environment that is free from discriminatory conduct based on gender. As required by Title IX, UTHSCSA does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities, and it encourages any student, faculty, or staff OVER 100 Different member who thinks that he or she has been subjected to sex discrimination, sexual harassment (including sexual violence) or Student Organizations sexual misconduct to immediately report the incident to the Title IX Director, John Kaulfus, [email protected]. In an emergency, victims of sexual abuse should call 911. facebook.com/UTHSCSAStudentLife For non-emergencies, they may contact UPD at 210-567-2800. 5 6 twitter.com/UTHSCSAStuLife Fitness and Rec Sports Be Healthy!

Call Gold’s Gym at 210-615-38378 or stop by to set up your membership.

Clinic Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Student Health visits are by appointment only.

Same-day appointments are available. Intramural Sports To schedule an appointment please call Recreational Sports is a part of Student Life where students, faculty and staff 210-567-9355.

compete against each other in various sports. Gather a team or sign up to play Health and Wellness Services Questions/Concerns, Email:

[email protected] as an individual to be placed on a team! Contact the Office of Student Life, 1. Upper Respiratory Infection: 210-567-2654, for entry forms, rules and season schedules. (sore throat, cold, sinusitis) 2. Well Woman Exam 3. STD Testing Building memories!!! 4. Mental Health issues 5. Urinary Tract Infection 6. Allergies/Asthma 7. Gastrointestinal Symptoms 8. Immunizations and Titers 9. Lower Respiratory Infections 10.Needlesticks/Cadaver lab lacerations  Monthly Health Promotions  “Take 10!” Bi-monthly Events  Campus Walks  Campus-wide Wellness activities  UT System information shared on

7 Wellness Webpage! uthscsa.edu/myhealthandwellness 8 Like us on Facebook! facebook.com/UTHSCSAWellness Student Personal Counseling – Services Provided Registrar students.uthscsa.edu/registrar Academic Difficulties Medical School Rm 317L 210-567-2621  Test or performance anxiety Add / Drop Classes Students may add and drop courses New Student Checklist The new student checklist Counseling via the web during official Web Registration days. shows 12 steps to help you prior to orientation. Learn  Conflict with instructor or clinical supervisor about immunizations, financial aid, the student portal,  Organizing and learning course objectives Apply Now Learn about upcoming deadlines, check- etc. Center lists, and where to apply for each program.  Time management Re-Admission An application for readmission by a Career issues Census Dates The census date is the date for official student who has previously withdrawn is subject to the enrollment reporting for the University. Learn how the same requirements.  Clarifying career goals and interests census dates can affect your residency, student aide, After-Hours Mental Health  Confronting doubts about career choice verification for enrollment, etc. Residency Students whose residence status is not Emergencies clearly established should complete a Residency  Identifying a specialty interest Excess Hours Students can be charged non-resident Questionnaire so that a university decision may be tuition if their semester hours substantially exceed the Medication Consultation determined.  The Center for Health requirements of the degree plan.  Evaluation and medication treatment Visiting Students A student who wishes to attend the Care Services Crisis Line Holds Students are responsible for assuring that there University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio  Medication management (210) 223-7233 or are no blocks before registration. as a student visitor will need to learn about the Personal Problems admission process. (800) 316-9241  Increasing self confidence and coping with self doubt

 Managing stress effectively  Mental Health Hotline  Coping with feelings of depression and/or anxiety (800) 273-8255 Financial Aid students.uthscsa.edu/financialaid  Developing self assertion Medical School Rm 318L 210-567-2635  Overcoming self-defeating behavior  Suicide Hotline  Relationship issues (800) 784-2433 Substance abuse

 Evaluation  Rape Crisis Center  Referral 24-hour Hotline  Consultation (210) 349-7273 Paying for Know the Basics Financial College Cost of Attendance Veterans Top Questions Free Annual Credit Grants Satisfactory Academic Literacy Report Process Loans What Happens if I Managing Your Scholarships Withdraw? Money Get Your FICO Scores Work Study Forms How to Schedule an Appointment at UTHSCSA: Tuition Waiver What Happens when I Paying for College Resources Consumer Holds Drop or Add a Class? You can make an appointment by calling (210)567-2648 or come in to the Information Student Counseling Center between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Bursar uthscsa.edu/business/bursar4students Medical School Rm 301L Phone 210-567-2556 The student accounting mission of the Office of the Bursar is to manage:  Student accounts including collection of student tuition and fees; student tuition and fee installments program.  Billing and collection of student long and short-term accounts receivable. Visit our website: students.uthscsa.edu/counseling  Cashier functions including serving as the depository for institutional funds. 9 10 Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8am to 4pm Fri: 8am to 3pm Bookstore Where to eat on campus? Phone: 210-567-2840 The bookstore not only supplies your needs with books and school gear, but you can also find some of University Hospital the best snacks and frozen treats there too! Plus, when its time to graduate, we will assist you with your cap and gown fitting! Lancer Hospitality

Subway & Starbucks Dolph Briscoe Jr. Library

PubMed Articles E-Journals Books & E-Books

1. Reserve Study Rooms

2. Print or copy documents

3. Use Computers 4. Food is allowed! Around Campus 5. Borrow reserve books Sandwich De Paris, 7220 Louis Pasteur Dr # 142 Chick-fil-A, 4715 Medical Dr French Corner, 4499 Medical Drive #135 Wendy's, 7727 Wurzbach Rd 6. Research journals House of Pho, 7302 Louis Pasteur Dr # 103 Chipotle Mexican Grill , 4727 Medical Dr

7. Online study tools! Mencius' Gourmet Hunan, 7959 Fredericksburg Rd Wingstop, 7959 Fredericksburg Rd Ste 151

11 Jimmy John's, 7302 Louis Pasteur Dr Black-eyed Pea, 7959 Fredericksburg Rd #103 12 www.library.uthscsa.edu Welcome to San Antonio! Final Reminders

Your student email is the default contact for emergencies on campus.

Add your cell phone number at inside.UTHSCSA.edu Places to have fun Helpful websites:  University Bowl  www.visitsanantonio.com  The Rim  ww.sanantonio.gov  Santikos Palladium IMAX  www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec  Topgolf San Antonio  www.sanantonio.gov/oep/sabikes  Heubner Oaks Shopping Center  www.viainfo.net (bus system)  The Shops at La Cantera  www.wittemuseum.org

 www.mcnayart.org Major Events & Festivals  www.samuseum.org January: Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Rally  www.thedoseum.org February: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo  www.cpsenergy.com March: H-E-B Big League Weekend

April: Fiesta! San Antonio  www.mysanantonio.com

April: Valero Texas Open  www.sazoo.org

May - Aug.: Fiesta Noche Del Rio  www.kiddiepark.com

June: Texas Folklife Festival  www.nba.com/spurs

July: Fourth of July Celebrations

September: Jazz'SAlive

November: Diwali San Antonio- Festival of Lights

December: Tamales! Holiday Festival at Pearl 13 14

Notes

The mission of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is to make lives better through excellence in education, research, health care and community engagement.

Publication Date 15 16 May 2016