Category: Clinical Care


Director Selected to Lead Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence

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Photo of Matt McDaniel

Matt McDaniel, MPH, MPA, has been named the director of the Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence. McDaniel brings strong experience in public health and public service to his leadership role in the new, statewide initiative housed at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He joined the Center of Excellence as director on… Read More


Fall 2025 Pharmacy Magazine Highlights College’s Legacy of Drug Discovery

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College of Pharmacy Magazine Cover

As one of the nation’s top pharmacy schools, the College of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is leading the way in advancing pharmaceutical research while training the next generation of pharmacy professionals. The fall 2025 issue of Pharmacy Magazine demonstrates how the college continues to transform lives through excellence in pharmacy… Read More


The University of Tennessee Foundation Names Dr. Melissa Robinson Chief Development Officer for UT Health Science Center

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Melissa Robinson

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. (UTFI) and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center have named Melissa Robinson, DHA, MBA, the chief development officer and associate vice chancellor for Advancement. In this role, Dr. Robinson will guide the long-term strategic direction of fundraising across UT Health Science Center’s four statewide campuses, lead major and… Read More


Vision and Heart: UT Health Science Center Faculty Co-Lead Le Bonheur Heart Institute

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Portrait of Dr. Jason Johnson and Dr. Bret Mettler

Dr. Bret Mettler Strives to Make a Lasting Difference for Children and Families Long before he became a leader in pediatric cardiac surgery, Bret Mettler, MD, entered medicine through a love of science and discovery. But it was the moments at the bedside, where he saw the difference his care made in the lives of… Read More


Fall Advisory Board Meeting Focuses on Gratitude for the Past and Present, Excitement for the Future

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Photo of Laurie Powell and Chancellor Peter Buckley

During its fall meeting Friday, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Advisory Board honored a vital partner in mental health care in Memphis, received exciting news about the fiscal year 2025 preliminary financial results, and heard an update on the new $350 million College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building proposed for the Memphis campus.   Chancellor Peter Buckley,… Read More


Healthy Smiles, Full Hearts Tackling Tennessee’s Dental Care Shortage

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Dr. Cutshaw providing patient care alongside a colleague

Recent College of Dentistry alumnus Dillon Cutshaw, DDS, knows a trip to the dentist may sometimes be benched in favor of life’s necessities. “We can go to the dentist every six months,” he says. “It’s not you having to decide between this tooth hurting versus not buying food the next day. For a lot of… Read More


Nurse Practitioners Play Growing Role in Primary, Rural Care

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Headshot of Matthew Keathley

Posonya Currie, BSN, grew up in Haywood County and hopes to work there as a primary care provider when she graduates from the UT Health Science Center College of Nursing as a nurse practitioner. She chose the job as a way to have a significant impact. This week is National Nurse Practitioner Week, recognizing the… Read More


UT Health Science Center Pediatric Physician Recognized for Championing Community Care

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Dr. Burroughs-Ray and Dr. Finkel pose in front of a chamber pop-up banner.

Desiree Burroughs-Ray, MD, is committed to improving health care both inside the hospital and out. “I really like to look at health on a community level,” she said. “Seeing how we can impact the health of our patients not just in the clinic or hospital, but also by connecting with the people they live with… Read More