The Hamilton Eye Institute (HEI) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center once again opened its doors to innovation, inspiration, and scientific discovery during its fourth-annual Summer Student and Resident/Fellow Symposium, held Wednesday, July 23, in the Freeman Auditorium. Now a signature event for HEI, this year’s symposium drew strong participation from across the… Read More
A grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will expand a longstanding behavioral health workforce and education training program at the University of Memphis to include the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Together, the two institutions will launch an initiative aimed at building a stronger behavioral health workforce in West Tennessee. The… Read More
When Marion Dugdale, MD, entered medical school at Harvard in the early 1950s, there were only 10 women in her class. Through much of medical school, she wasn’t sure what specialty she would choose or where she would practice. However, according to an oral history done in 2009, she was sure of one thing: “I… Read More
UT Health Science Center’s Faculty Senate accomplished much over the past academic year, despite political and financial challenges, Tracy McClinton, DNP, AG-ACNP-BC, APRN, outgoing Faculty Senate president said during the group’s final meeting for the year. “We have sustained during some challenging times, some of which will continue or resurface,” Dr. McClinton, an associate professor… Read More
Alicia Barnes, DO, MPH, has been named the inaugural Urban Child Institute (UCI) Endowed Chair of Excellence for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. As the first recipient of the endowed chair, Dr. Barnes will serve as the director of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UT… Read More
Long-serving College of Nursing Dean Michael Carter’s pivotal guidance established the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s reputation for nurse leadership. Known for his advocacy of advanced practice nursing, Michael Carter, DNSc, DNP, FAAN, FNP/GNP-BC, served as dean of the College of Nursing from 1982 to 2000. He died on June 17 at the age… Read More
Andrea W. Goins, DO, a faculty member in the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in Chattanooga, has taken on a new role as designated institutional official (DIO) for the college. “Dr. Goins has a proven track record of excellent patient care, teaching, and engagement on statewide issues important to children’s health,”… Read More
Karla Leeper says she has always been fascinated with words. Consider this little ditty from TV she amazed grownups by reciting as a precocious 4-year-old: “Dirt can’t hide from intensified Tide.” Today, this self-described odd kid holds a PhD and a master’s degree in communication studies, as well an MBA, and has joined the University… Read More
