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Leticia Bland | UT Health San Antonio

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blandl3@uthscsa.edu

Programs

  • M.P.A.S. (Master of Physician Assistant Studies)

Departments & Divisions

  • Department of Physician Assistant Studies

Leticia Bland, D.H.Sc., MPAS, PA-C

Assistant Professor

Admissions Chair

Associate Clinical Coordinator

Leticia Bland, D.H.Sc., MPAS, PA-C joined UT Health San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies as an Assistant Professor / Clinical in 2016.  She received her Bachelor of Physician Assistant Studies in 2002 from the Interservice Physician Assistant Program, and Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska in 2004.  She completed and was awarded her Doctorate in Health Science from Nova Southeastern University in 2018.  Dr. Leticia Bland is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) since 2002 and currently licensed by the Texas Medical Board.  She is an active member of the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) and the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA).

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2018 - Doctorate of Health Science - Education in the Health Care Professions - Nova Southeastern University
    • 2009 - Clinical Fellowship - Emergency Medicine - Wright Patterson Medical Center
    • 2004 - Masters - Physician Assistant Studies - University of Nebraska Medical Center
    • 2002 - Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies - University of Nebraska Medical Center
    • 1999 - Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education - Medical Laboratory Technology - Wayland Baptist University
    • 1995 - Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences - Community College of the Air Force
    • 1990 - Certificate - Medical Laboratory Sciences - Phase II - Community College of the Air Force - Air University
    • 1989 - Certificate - Medical Laboratory Sciences - Phase I - Community College of the Air Force - Air University

    Training

    • 2009 - Certificate - Clinical Fellowship in Emergency Medicine - Wright Patterson Medical Center
    • 1990 - Certificate - Medical Laboratory Sciences - Phase II - Community College of the Air Force - Air University
    • 1989 - Certificate - Medical Laboratory Sciences - Phase I - Community College of the Air Force - Air University

    Highlights

    Physician Assistant of the Year Award 2018 - recognizes a physician assistant for excellence in clinical care and community service by the Bexar County Physician Assistant Society. Meritorious Service Medal 2016 - A military award of honor to members of the United States Armed Forces for outstanding meritorious achievement and service to the nation. National Defense Service Medal 2011 - A military decoration for honorable service during periods of war and national emergency - Afghanistan.

    Appointments

    • May 2017 - Admissions Chair / Coordinator - UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • Feb 2016 - Associate Clinical Coordinator - UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • Feb 2016 - Assistant Professor/Clinical - UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • Apr 2015 - Adjunct Assistant Professor / Clinical - UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • Jan 2014 - Director of Program and Operations - Medical Readiness Training Center, United States Air Force
    • Aug 2011 - Instructor / Clinical and Director of Educational Development - Medical Readiness Training Center, United States Air Force
  • Instruction & Training

    • 01/2016-05/2018, Instructor - PHAS 5037 Clinical Medicine for PA 3 - Graduate, UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • 11/2016-11/2016 , Guest Lecturer - NURS 6143 - Graduate, UT Health at San Antonio, School of Nursing
    • 05/2017-08/2018, Instructor - PHAS 5004 Clinical Applications - Graduate , UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • 05/2016-Present , Co-Teacher - PHAS 5006 Clinical Applications in Physiology - Graduate , UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • 05/2017-Present , Co-Teacher - PHAS 5011 Ethics and Professionalism - Graduate, UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • 03/2016 , Guest Lecturer - PHAS 5044 Clinical Anatomy - Graduate, UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • 05/2017-Present , Instructor - PHAS 5044 Clinical Anatomy - Graduate, UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • 08/2015-Present, Course Director - PHAS 5001 Patient Evaluation 1 - Graduate, UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • 01/2019-Present, Course Director - PHAS 5201 Patient Evaluation 2 - Graduate , UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • 05/2019-Present , Co-Course Director - PHAS 5301 Patient Evaluation 3 - Graduate, UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • 05/2016-Present, Course Director - PHAS 6015 Clinical Skills 1 - Graduate, UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • 01/2019-Present, Course Director - PHAS 6137 Clinical Skills 2 - Graduate , UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • 05/2019-Present , Instructor - PHAS 6132 Clinical Skills 3 - Graduate, UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • 5/2019-Present , Instructor - PHAS 6101-6115 Clinical SCPE Courses - Graduate , UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • 11/15/2019, SHP Interprofessional Grand Rounds: Management of Preterm Baby, UT Health at San Antonio, School of Health Professions
    • 10/13/2019-10/15/2019, Faculty Skills 101 Workshop , Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)
    • 02/2018–Present, TeamSTEPPS , UT Health at San Antonio, School of Health Professions
    • 04/2017-04/2017, TeamSTEPPS Fundamentals , Universidad Manuela Beltran, Bogota, Columbia
    • 01/2017-01/2017, SHP Interprofessional Grand Rounds: Stroke, UT Health at San Antonio, School of Health Professions
    • 2017-Present, PA Open House - twice annually, UT Health at San Antonio, School of Health Professions
    • 02/2016-02/2016 , SHP Interprofessional Grand Rounds: Myocardial Infarction, UT Health at San Antonio, School of Health Professions
    • 06/2016-06/2016 , Physician Assistant Studies Student Orientation/Boot Camp, UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • 11/2016-11/2016 , SHP Interprofessional Grand Rounds: Management of Preterm Baby, UT Health at San Antonio, School of Health Professions
    • 06/2016 – Present, Faculty Advisor to Physician Assistant Class of 2018, UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • 01/2019-Present, Faculty Advisor to Laredo Early Acceptance Program (LEAP) students, UT Health at San Antonio, School of Health Professions
    • 10/2016 – present , Faculty Advisor to PA Students, UT Health at San Antonio, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
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