Bears in the Wild - Photos of the Army-Baylor Family

September 17, 2026
Dean Szymanski Visit
Dean David M. Szymanski comes to visit the Army-Baylor MHA/MBA Program from the Baylor Hankamer School of Business, Fall 2025.
plank contests
The students always make time to do plank contests on class breaks!
retired Maj. Gen. David Rubenstein
Students hear from retired Maj. Gen. David Rubenstein on “Leading the Change Effort and Becoming a Health(care) Executive,” Fall 2025.
Bearathon
Students run the Bearathon in Waco, Fall 2025.
catapult experiment
Maria Ong and Gavin Clark having fun with their catapult experiment during their quantitative analysis course.
Mass Casualty Exercise
Students engage with the Service Branch Director, LTC Bruce Barnes, during a Mass Casualty Exercise at Brooke Army Medical Center on Joint Base San Antonio, Fall 2025.
case study
Students work together on a case study with other local San Antonio MHA students during the American College of Healthcare Executives South Texas Chapter Student Symposium, September 2025.
physical fitness
Students get together for some group physical fitness outside of class – keeping that military readiness up!
closing ceremony
The Army-Baylor MHA/MBA Class of 2027 as they complete their “closing ceremony” – signifying the end of their Didactic Year and commemorating the next move into their Residency Year, June 2026.
American College of Healthcare Executives South Texas Chapter Landscapes Event
Students and faculty attend the American College of Healthcare Executives South Texas Chapter Landscapes Event in San Antonio, January 2026.
Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud
Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, the Army Medical Service Corps chief, visits the Army-Baylor Program for a guest lecture.
UCLA Case Competition
Nathaniel Angus, Nick McGregor, Isaac Arriola and Theresa Galan travel to UCLA to compete in the UCLA Case Competition in January 2026. They also got to visit with the 2025-2026 UCLA Army-Baylor Resident, Joshua Melton.
Health Policy Class
Students played the part of the jury in a “Is Healthcare a Commodity, a Privilege, or a Right?” debate in their Health Policy Class in the third semester, 2026.
residency year
Kim Decker visits Jawaan Thomas during his residency year at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Defense Health Agency
Army-Baylor Residents attend a strategic planning conference with the Defense Health Agency, Spring 2026.
Halloween
Army-Baylor Students get in the spirit during class on Halloween, 2025.
Chris Rheney
Students had a great visit with Chris Rheney, Army-Baylor MHA/MBA Alum, and the director of resource integration for the Army Medical Command.
residency year
Chaplain Jon Butler and Maj. Joshua Fansler visit Justin Pao (center) during his residency year at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
Human Resources Leadership Panel
Students and faculty pose with their outstanding Human Resources Leadership Panel during their Human Resources course in the second semester, 2025.
graduation ceremony
Faculty pose with the MHA Graduates attending Baylor’s graduation ceremony in August 2025. Congratulations, Lorraine, Herman, Kate and Ryan!
Thanksgiving
Students and their families celebrate Thanksgiving with a potluck celebration after class.
facility dog
Student Capt. Amber Onmacht visits with Brooke Army Medical Center’s facility dog, Lt. Col. Budd. 
facility dog
Student Maj. Eric Bracamonte visits with Brooke Army Medical Center’s facility dog, Lt. Col. Aja.
quality and safety class
Students celebrate winning a debate as part of their quality and safety class.

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