University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Homecoming events will be held at the San Luis Resort, Spa and Convention Center on Galveston Island at 5222 Seawall Blvd.

Sizer Named 2019 School of Health Professions Distinguished Alumnus

2019 SHP Distinguished alumnus, Dr. Phillip Sizer

Dr. Phillip Sizer, Jr. (SHP '85) has been named the 2019 School of Health Professions Distinguished Alumnus.

Since 1990, Dr. Sizer has been affiliated with the Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock, Texas and is currently an endowed professor in Pain Science and serves as the Associate Dean for Research at the School of Health Professions. His research interests include sensorimotor control and functional biomechanics of spine and extremities, clinical pathoanatomy and tissue and movement screening. Dr. Sizer is co-inventor of the patent-pending Tis-Kin technology and co-founding partner and CEO of TKQuant, LLC.

This award, the highest alumni honor bestowed by the School of Health Professions Alumni Association, recognizes a graduate for their contributions to the health profession through commitment of excellence in patient care, research, education, community service and leadership roles.

Homecoming 2019: October 18 & 19 in Galveston

This year the classes of 1969 will celebrate their 50th class reunion during our Homecoming festivities on October 18 and 19. A special luncheon, will be held to honor all golden anniversary guests and distinguished alumni on Saturday, October 19.

In addition to the classes of 1969, we will be celebrating the graduates of 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009.

Several events are planned including dedication of the new Health Education Center, campus tours, receptions, award programs, guest lectures, leadership visions, an alumni cocktail reception and reunion dinners.

Additionally, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences will be celebrating their 50th anniversary this weekend as well. Click here for a schedule of GSBS 50th anniversary events.

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center in Galveston will serve as Homecoming headquarters. The registration page and event schedule can be accessed below.