Contact:
Marcela Lizarraga, PA(ASCP)CM, PhD
Assistant Professor and Director, Pathologists’ Assistant Program
University of Texas Medical Branch
School of Health Professions
Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: (409) 772-3024
Location:
Galveston, Texas (map)
Administration:
Marcela Lizarraga, PA(ASCP)CM, PhD, Program Director
Cecilia Clement, MD, Medical Director
Leah Williamson, PA(ASCP)CM, MLS, Director of Clinical Education
Leonce H. Thierry, CLS Department Admissions Chair
Student Liaison:
TBA
Affiliations:
UTMB Medical Center, Galveston, TX
Galveston County Medical Examiner, Texas City, TX
Harris County Institute of Forensics Science, Houston, TX
Bexar County Medical Examiner, San Antonio, TX
Christus Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Preferred Anatomic Pathology at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital, La Fayette, LA
Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston, TX
Baylor/St. Luke’s Medical Center, Houston, TX
Sagis Diagnostics, Houston, TX
MLD Pathology, Houston, TX
Children’s Health, Dallas, TX
Parkland Health and Hospital System, Dallas, TX
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Admission Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4 point scale). A list of specific course requirements can be found at: Pathologists’ Assistant Admissions and Application – Clinical Laboratory Sciences (utmb.edu).
Application Deadline:
March 1st
Duration:
20 months (2 years starting in Fall 2023). The program starts at the end of August.
Students:
10-15
Degree:
Master of Science in Pathologists’ Assistant
Cost:
Please find tuition and fees on our webpage: Pathologists’ Assistant Program Costs – Clinical Laboratory Sciences (utmb.edu).