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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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College of Health Professions

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The pathway to improving the health and well-being of the Rio Grande Valley, of Texas, and the world begins in the College of Health Professions at UTRGV!

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Health, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”.  This definition of health has not been amended since 1948 and continues to embody our work as a college.  

As a leading institution of excellence in the health professions, our main goal is to produce highly skilled practitioners, educators, and researchers through our 20+ programs. Vaqueros enrolled in our programs will find a student-centered academic environment filled with meaningful and experiential learning opportunities. The ultimate result of this educational journey is the development of new scientific and intellectual inquiry to promote health equity in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. 

The College of Health Professions at UTRGV is comprised of one school, multiple departments, the Border Health Office, and other health centers and organizations focused on improving the health of our South Texas communities. 

Our Vision

We envision the College of Health Professions as a world-class institution committed to achieving the highest quality of life and health equity through education, research, and engagement with our communities.

 

Our Mission

The College of Health Professions will be the leading institution of excellence in health and human services, education, health care and research, producing highly skilled practitioners, educators, and researchers through high-quality educational programs, meaningful experiential learning opportunities and the development of scientific and intellectual inquiry for the promotion of health equity in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.

Accreditations

UTRGV's College of Health Professions provides accredited health programs ensuring national compliance. Learn more about the accreditations for our programs.

Dean of Health Professions

Learn about UTRGV's College of Health Professions, led by Dean Dr. Michael Lehker, dedicated to advancing healthcare education and research.

Interprofessional Education Academy

The COHP IPE Academy’s Mission is to lead the transformation of Interprofessional Education through a comprehensive program of rigorous scholarship, clinical and community partnerships, provision of validated curriculum resources, and IPE training for faculty and students.

Research

Explore the UTRGV College of Health Professions’ Research Enhancement and Support Team (CREST), offering comprehensive support for faculty, staff, and student research.

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For the fourth consecutive year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been ranked No. 1 in Texas by Washington Monthly, while earning the ...

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The UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine recently welcomed its largest, most Texan cohort of future doctors with 98 percent of them calling the ...

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