Category: Education


UTHSC HIIM Student Among First Cohort of Sponsored Student Ambassadors for National Convention

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Tamika Douglas, a student in the Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) Program in the College of Health Professions at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, was one of 25 students in the country selected as a student ambassador for the recent American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) convention and exhibit recently held in… Read More


UTHSC To Host Annual CPR/AED Event October 30

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UTHSC will host its annual CPR/ Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training course for faculty, students and staff that will teach them how to be successful first responders in the event of heart emergencies. Two classes will be held in the Student-Alumni Center Dining Hall at 8:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30. The… Read More


Chancellor Says 2017-2018 Very Successful Year for UTHSC

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center continued its record academic and clinical growth in 2017-2018 and has “turned the corner” in boosting its research enterprise, Chancellor Steve J. Schwab, MD, said Tuesday during his State of the University Address. “It was a very successful transition year,” the chancellor told the faculty and staff gathered… Read More


Chad Epps, MD, First in Tennessee Selected As Fellow of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare Academy

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Chad Epps, MD, executive director of healthcare simulation for the Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Simulation at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, is the first simulation educator and administrator from Tennessee to be selected as a Fellow of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) Academy. He is among 11 selected for… Read More


A Distinguished Past, A Bright Future

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Check out the latest issue of the UTHSC Medicine Magazine. In this issue you’ll meet the new dean for the College of Medicine, Dr. Scott E. Strome, and learn about his vision for the college; discover how our students are helping the global and local community, and learn about some of our illustrious alumni.


UTHSC Launches Diversity Business Enterprise Initiative

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center today launched a Diversity Business Enterprise Initiative to assist and encourage more small businesses and businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and those with disabilities to pursue business opportunities with the university. The initiative formalizes efforts underway for some time at UTHSC. It also supports diversity business procedures… Read More


Faculty and Staff Across the UT System Come To UTHSC for Online Learning Symposium

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Faculty and staff from across the University of Tennessee System are at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center today for a symposium focused on effective and quality online, blended, and distance course design. The symposium titled, “Recognition and Reflection in Quality Course Design,” is sponsored by the UT Office of Academic Affairs and Student… Read More


UTHSC Launches #takecare Campaign to Promote Student Emotional Health and Well-Being

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center will kick off a new #takecare campaign Wednesday designed to support the physical and emotional health and well-being of its students. The campaign is a key component of a campus-wide initiative launched earlier this year focusing on the mental health and resilience of students. Adopted after consultation and… Read More