
Timeline
About me
Dean & Professor at University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Education

Ut health san antonio
2005 - 2008Master of science (ms) clinical investigation
University of nebraska medical center
1998 - 1999Master of physician assistant studies orthopedic surgery
The university of texas medical branch
1988 - 1990Bachelor's degree physician assistant studies
Texas a&m university
2011 - 2015Doctor of philosophy (ph.d.) educational human resource development
Experience

The woodlands sports medicine centre
Jan 1991 - Jul 1997
Sadler clinic
Jul 1997 - Feb 1999Physician assistant
Kelsey-seybold clinic
Feb 1999 - May 2001Physician assistant
United states army reserve
Mar 2000 - Mar 2008Physician assistant / captain
U.s. department of veterans affairs
May 2001 - Sept 2001Physician assistant
Ut health san antonio
Nov 2001 - Jun 2007Academic coordinator / assistant professor / physician assistant
Abbott
Jun 2007 - Sept 2008Medical education trainer
Ut southwestern medical center
Sept 2008 - Jul 2009Assistant professor / physician assistant
Ut health san antonio
Jul 2009 - May 2015
Oregon health & science university
Jun 2015 - Jan 2019School of Medicine

Unt health science center
Feb 2019 - nowDean & professor
Licenses & Certifications
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Entrepreneurial leadership essentials
Babson collegeOct 2021 
College teaching
Texas a&m universityJan 2013.webp)
Nccpa
National commission on certification of physician assistants (nccpa)Jan 1991
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPADistinguished Alumni UTMB Aug 2024
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPADistinguished Fellow American Academy of Physician Assistants Jan 2017
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPAPi Lambda Theta Honor Society Pi Lambda Theta Aug 2013
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPASchool of Health Professions Publication Award The School of Health Professions - The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Sep 2012 Introduction to Research and the Medical Literature was selected as best publication by faculty in the school, 2012
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPANominee for 2012 UT System Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award Dean of the School of Health Professions May 2012 Selected as one of two faculty nominees from the school in recognition of teaching ability
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPAOustanding Teaching Award PA Graduating Class 2012 May 2012 Recognized for teaching by the UTHSCSA PA Class of 2012
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPAThe President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll Mentor Award Corporation for National & Community Service Apr 2012 Recognized for extraordinary and exemplary community service contributions that assisted students and community health partners of the UT Health Science Center San Antonio in addressing critical community and national needs.
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPAOutstanding Physician Assistant Educator of the Year for 2011 Texas Academy of Physician Assistants Feb 2012 The award honors an individual who has demonstrated exemplary service to PA students and has furthered the leadership, educational, or professional development of PA students.
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPAOutstanding Teaching Award PA Graduating Class 2011 May 2011 Recognized for teaching by the UTHSCSA PA Class of 2011
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPASenior Staff Award Abbott Spine Division Jul 2008 Recognized for developing an online scoliosis training module and for help in designing a virtual reality complex surgical task simulator
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPAOutstanding Teaching Award PA Graduating Class of 2008 May 2008 Recognized for teaching by the UTHSCSA PA Class of 2008
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPAAcademy of Master Teachers The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Dec 2007 Recognized for excellence in teaching and learning
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA2007 Presidential Teaching Excellence Award The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Jan 2007 One of six recipients of this peer-reviewed award for teaching excellence
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPAArmed Forces Reserve Medal (M) & GWOT Service Medal U.S. Army Dec 2004 Mobilized to provide medical services to troops during wartime
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPAPi Alpha National Honor Society National PA Honor Society Dec 2004 Recognized for significant academic achievement and honored for leadership, research, community service, and other related activities
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPAArmy Commendation Medal (Second Award) U.S. Army Jun 2004 Recognized for services provided to the Army at Ft. Carson, CO
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPANational Defense Service Medal U.S. Army Mar 2004
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPAArmy Acheivement Medal (Second Award) U.S. Army Feb 2004 For clinical services provided at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Ft. Polk, LA
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPAArmy Commendation Medal U.S. Army Nov 2002 Recognized for medical services provided at the National Training Center, Ft. Irwin, CA
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPAArmy Acheivement Medal U.S. Army Nov 2001 Recognized for providing clinical services in the U.S. Army Reserve
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPABest Academic Performance Surgery Rotation Department of PA Studies UTMB Aug 1990
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPAChairman's Award for Academic & Professional Excellence Department of PA Studies UTMB Aug 1990
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPAWilliam J. & Mary K. Mganity Award Department of OB/GYN UTMB Aug 1990 Recognized for excellence as a clinical student
- Awarded to Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPAAlpha Eta Honor Society National Alpha Eta Honor Sociaty Jun 1989
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