Category: Public Service

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

UTHSC Alumna Honored for Surviving Cancer, Dedicating Life to Service

Written by Christopher Green

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Public Service

From serving in the military, to receiving a doctorate after having two careers, raising a child as a single mother, beating breast cancer, and dedicating her life to helping others, Rosie Ann Riley, PharmD, embodies courage. An alumna of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy, Dr. Riley was one of four… 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

UTHSC to Host Second Multicultural and Global Health Symposium

Written by Janay Jeans

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EducationPublic Service

The Center for Multicultural and Global Health at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is hosting the 2022 Multicultural and Global Health Fundraising Dinner and Symposium open to the public on Friday, November 11, and Saturday, November 12. The event will gather state leaders, international health experts, and the UTHSC community to discover more… Read More

UTHSC to Hold Diabetes Awareness Event in Recognition of National Diabetes Month

Written by Christopher Green

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Clinical CareEducationPublic Service

As millions of Americans live with diabetes, and even more remain at risk of it, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center will mark November as National Diabetes Month with an event to educate and raise awareness of diabetes. The free event is open to the public and will take place Friday, November 18, from… 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

UTHSC Advisory Board to Meet Nov. 9 in Memphis

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical CareEducationPublic ServiceResearch
Fall Campus photo

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Advisory Board will meet Wednesday, November 9, at 1 p.m., in the Mooney Library, 875 Monroe Ave., on the Memphis campus.  On the agenda:  Election of the new board chair to serve through June 30, 2024 Chancellor’s report Strategic plan update Discussion of the Healthy Smiles Program FY… Read More