At the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the pediatrics residency program saw a 10% decrease in residency applications. UTHSC pediatrics residency program director Dr. Bindiya Bagga said this mirrors a nationwide trends in pediatrics programs.
Audiology and Speech Pathology – Randy Boyd. Randy Boyd is the current UT System president and an alumnus of UT. He’s been in the position for just over five years and is aiming to complete another five year term. This ceremony will be held at Thompson-Boling Arena, but the department is a part of the UT Health… Read More
University of Tennessee System leaders are finding ways to quickly adapt academic programs to build a workforce of graduates who meet Volunteer State companies’ changing needs. UT System President Randy Boyd and university chancellors have discussed creating more hands-on learning opportunities for students, working as a team to find a place for all students, and… Read More
Eddie Brown received speech therapy for 15 years, and now he channels his learning and challenges to be a compassionate advocate for kids who stutter. He’s committed to educating his community locally, but also goes beyond the borders of Tennessee to volunteer with an orphanage in Uganda. Brown spends his weekends helping a teen across… Read More
Recently, I have developed a numbness from hearing patients recount disturbing histories of trauma, abuse and pain. I work as an addiction medicine physician in East Tennessee for an organization that primarily serves the uninsured, unhoused and low-income populations. Nearly all my patients end up in my office because of fentanyl, reporting that it is the… Read More
Campuses across the University of Tennessee System are once again free of a mask requirement and vaccine mandate as the roller coaster ride over COVID-19 protocols takes another twist. UT System President Randy Boyd notified faculty and staff of the change Wednesday. Despite the suspension of the vaccine requirement, Boyd encouraged all staffers to get vaccinated. The UT System receives… Read More
Nearly all student employees at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville are required to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Chancellor Donde Plowman announced. Students must be fully vaccinated by Jan. 18 for the university to comply with federal law. That means students must receive their second dose of Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, or a single dose of Johnson… Read More
If it were a normal school year, Vanderbilt medical students Thomas Day and Tita Peña would be spending their time at the Shade Tree Clinic, offering free medical care for Nashville’s uninsured.
