Calling all medical students! We are seeking participants for a confidential survey focused on transgender health education in the College of Medicine’s MD program. This study aims to identify the strengths and weaknesses of our MD program in preparing students to address health disparities faced by patients who are gender diverse.
The survey can be accessed through this link: https://uthsc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eSgXNTfX2XjP3x4
If you have any questions, please reach out to Sophia Kchouk at skchouk@uthsc.edu
The Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center (RKSTC) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is hosting its 7th-annual Art Show and Auction online Friday, August 24 – Sunday, August 27. Proceeds from this event benefit the pediatric pro-bono occupational therapy clinic at UTHSC in helping the uninsured and underinsured in the Mid-South. More than… Read More
When Kamalika Samanta walks across the stage Monday to accept her doctoral degree, she is certain she will be equipped with all the tools she needs for the next step in her career as a researcher. Samanta is one of 83 students graduating in UTHSC’s summer commencement on August 21. She and 31 other students… Read More
Back-to-School Community Immunization Events Le Bonheur Children’s, UTHSC, Shelby County Health Department, Memphis Shelby County Schools, Latino Memphis, St. Jude and others are hosting several community immunization events to help kids get caught up on their required school vaccines. The dates for the immunization events are July 29, Aug. 5 and Sept. 30. They will again… Read More
Join us Wednesday, August 30, at noon in GEB A103 for a another Conversation on Health Disparities with Dr. Duane T. Loynes Sr. about Cultural Humility. Dr. Loynes is Assistant Professor of Urban Studies and Africana Studies at Rhodes College. Lunch will be provided to those who RSVP, so please RSVP via Engage at https://uthsc.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9130006 This is part of a continuing series of Cultural Humility discussions, but previous attendance is not required.
Karen C. Johnson, MD will present “An Update on the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) and William C. Cushman, MD will present “How to Treat Hypertension in the Post SPRINT Era”
Friday, September 22, 2023
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM (lunch will be provided)
UTHSC – Mooney Building Library, Room 201