David Shelledy

David Shelledy is Dean of the School of Health Professions at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), appointed in 2014. Previously, he served as Dean and Professor at Rush University Medical Center (2007-2014) and founding Chair of the Department of Respiratory Care at UT Health San Antonio (1994-2004).

• Current Role: Dean, School of Health Professions
• Prior Roles: Professor of Health Systems Management and Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs
• Research Focus: Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Asthma Management, Allied Health Education

Dr. Shelledy's research spans respiratory therapy, critical care, and medical education. His work addresses ventilator management, oxygen delivery systems, patient assessment, and educational outcomes. He has authored over 95 peer-reviewed papers, 12 books/book chapters, and developed clinical practice guidelines for respiratory care.

His recent publications emphasize educational program evaluation, ventilator adjustment protocols, and asthma management. These works reflect trends in Respiratory Care, Critical Care, and Allied Health Education.

• Fellow of the American Association for Respiratory Care (FAARC)
• Fellow of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (FASAHP)
• Past President of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
• Past President of the Coalition for Baccalaureate and Graduate Respiratory Therapy Education (CoARC)

Dr. Shelledy has supervised numerous respiratory therapists through academic programs but has no individual student names listed. He has held leadership roles in accreditation bodies, including the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).