Campus: Chattanooga

Chancellor Peter Buckley Receives Distinguished Service Membership From Association of American Medical Colleges

Written by Christopher Green

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Public Service

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) at its recent annual meeting honored Peter Buckley, MD, chancellor of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, with the distinguished service membership for his exemplary service to academic medicine, AAMC, and its Council of Deans. According to David J. Skorton, MD, AAMC president and chief executive officer, Chancellor Buckley has made truly extraordinary… Read More

Fall Advisory Board Meeting Re-Elects Chair, Updates Important Initiatives

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical CareEducationPublic ServiceResearch

During the fall meeting of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Advisory Board Wednesday, members heard reports about the College of Dentistry’s developing initiative to expand dental care across the state, the university’s ongoing strategic planning process, and the recent accomplishments across the six colleges. The board also unanimously re-elected Philip Wenk, DDS, to… Read More

“Everywhere You Look, UTHSC” Tour Shines Light on UTHSC’s Statewide Reach, Mission

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical CareEducationPublic ServiceResearch

Elvys (pronounced Elvis) Ferrufino, a 4th-year dental student on rotation at the UTHSC College of Dentistry’s teaching clinic in the Dodson Avenue Community Health Center in Chattanooga, proudly shook hands with UT System President Randy Boyd and UT Health Science Center Chancellor Peter Buckley last Tuesday afternoon, as they visited the clinic that serves the… Read More

Historic Investiture Installs UTHSC’s 11th Chancellor

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical CareEducationPublic ServiceResearch

In a historic ceremony that blended the flavors of his Irish roots and his adopted home of Memphis, Peter Buckley, MD, was formally installed as the 11th chancellor of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Friday. A first for UTHSC, the investiture ceremony was held at 10 a.m. at the Cannon Center for the… Read More

First-Ever Investiture of New UTHSC Chancellor Set for Nov. 4

Written by Christopher Green

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Education

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center will hold a historic investiture of its 11th chancellor, Peter Buckley, MD, Friday, November 4. An investiture is a time-honored tradition in academia, during which the university will formally confer the authority and symbols of the office on Chancellor Buckley, who began his tenure at UTHSC in February.… Read More

UT System President, UTHSC Chancellor Make “Everywhere You Look, UTHSC” Statewide Tour

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical CareEducationPublic ServiceResearch

UT System President Randy Boyd and UTHSC Chancellor Peter Buckley, MD, will travel the state October 31-November 2 on the first “Everywhere You Look, UTHSC” tour. The tour is designed to educate and inform communities across Tennessee about the statewide reach and impact of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. The tour starts in Memphis,… Read More

Two UTHSC Professors Receive Awards for Inspiring Other Women Physicians

Written by Christopher Green

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Clinical CareEducation

Mukta Panda, MD, MACP, F-RCP London, and Catherine Womack, MD, FACP, have received the American Medical Women’s Association INSPIRE Award for their accomplishments as exceptional women physicians. The AMWA Leadership Council presents the awards every September to mark Women in Medicine month. According to AMWA, the awards honor women physicians who exemplify the highest values… Read More

James W. Haynes, MD, Named Dean of UTHSC College of Medicine – Chattanooga

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical CareEducation

James W. Haynes, MD, MBA, FAAFP, has been named dean of the UTHSC College of Medicine – Chattanooga. Dr. Haynes has served as the interim dean in Chattanooga since December 2021. “I am grateful for the opportunity and I believe we have a bright future here,” Dr. Haynes said. The College of Medicine – Chattanooga… Read More