Meet the MSA Program’s Class of 2028


August 31, 2026

msa program director charlie phung poses with the msa class of 2028 students outside the UTPB

The UTHealth Houston Master of Science in Anesthesia Program proudly welcomes its newest cohort, the Class of 2028.

Selected from thousands of applicants, these exceptional students have earned their place in our highly competitive program. We are proud to welcome them as they begin their journey toward becoming skilled, compassionate Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants.

We invite you to meet our students and learn more about the individual journeys that brought them to UTHealth Houston.

Meet the Class of 2028 and read their bios.

Over the next 28 months, the students will undergo rigorous didactic, simulation, and clinical training designed to prepare them to provide safe, high-quality patient care and succeed in the rapidly evolving field of anesthesiology.

Learn more about the MSA Program and curriculum in the MSA Catalog (external link).

charlie phung, the msa program director, gives a wacky pose with the rest of the class of 2028 outside the utpb.

MSA Program Director Charlie Phung, CAA, gets wacky with the Class of 2028 at the UT Professional Building—their home for learning, laughter, and growth over the next 28 months!