College: Health Professions


UT Health Science Center Celebrates Nearly 150 Newly Minted Graduates This Winter

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A graduate getting ready to receive her diploma in the auditorium

“You’re not just entering a profession. You’re joining a mission to make Tennesseans and beyond, healthier and stronger.” With those words, Executive Dean for the College of Medicine Michael Hocker, MD, captured the essence of what 146 new health care professionals entered into Dec. 8 as the University of Tennessee Health Science Center celebrated winter… Read More


UT Health Science Center to Graduate 146 New Health Care Professionals

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Jenifer Prather, MPH, RN, will graduate from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center with a PhD in Nursing Science on Monday, Dec. 8, but her research on the impact of mindfulness interventions on stroke survivors and their caregivers is already gaining attention in the field. Her research abstract was accepted for the International Stroke… Read More


Director Selected to Lead Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence

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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


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


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


Pathologists’ Assistant Program Reaches Milestones in Accreditation and Growth

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Pathologists’ Assistant Program, the newest program in the College of Health Professions, has reached a significant phase in its development, receiving full accreditation while continuing to grow and achieve strong outcomes for its students. The program, which trains students to dissect human surgical specimens, perform intraoperative procedures, and… Read More


Interprofessional Education Day Showcases UT Health Science Center’s Dedication to Collaborative Learning

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Photo of students participating in an IPE Day exercise.

From Memphis to Nashville to Knoxville, more than 750 students from 11 health professions programs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center came together recently for Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day. Held annually, IPE Day introduces students to the principles of interprofessional collaboration through case studies, simulations, and interactive learning. It offers students the opportunity… Read More


Advisory Board to Meet Friday, Nov. 14

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Advisory Board will meet Friday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m., in the Mooney Library, 875 Monroe Ave., on the Memphis campus. On the agenda:  While the meeting will be conducted in person, it will also be available to view online. The webcast link, more information about the UT Health… Read More