Thomas J Stokes, Jr.

Thomas J Stokes, Jr. serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Respiratory Care at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, leveraging over 26 years of clinical expertise in adult and pediatric critical care to advance respiratory therapy education and practice.

His academic credentials include:

• Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

Professor Stokes specializes in Respiratory Care with emphases on critical care across age groups, patient assessment methodologies, and pedagogical development for future respiratory therapists. His work integrates extensive clinical experience with educational innovation to cultivate competency in fundamental respiratory care practices and clinical decision-making.

Professional recognition includes:

• 2015 President’s Council McKenzie Teaching Award for Teaching Excellence in Health Professions

He currently advises the Lambda Beta Honor Society and Student Organization while teaching Bachelors/Masters courses in Fundamentals of Respiratory Care and Patient Assessment. His responsibilities encompass laboratory instruction and supervision of general/critical care clinical rotations, building on prior roles as Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education at other institutions over the past decade.