Publisher: Memphis Medical News


UTHSC Chancellor Steve Schwab, Contemplates 2022 Retirement, Reflects on Tenure

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For the last decade, Steve Schwab, MD, not only witnessed impressive strides in the local medical community, but also played a significant role in that success while serving as chancellor of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Now, as Schwab prepares to transition to a different role at UTHSC – he recently announced plans… Read More


Memphis Medical Society Congratulates this Year’s Graduating Medical School Class

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On May 19, this group of new doctors graduated medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. This class of 163 doctors has persevered through one of the toughest years. As an acknowledgment of this class’s perseverance through a year of COVID-19, the following sponsors pitched it to cover the… Read More


Le Bonheur and UTHSC’s Dr. Harris L. Cohen Presents at the MRI Online Daily Noon Conference

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Harris Cohen, MD, recently presented at the MRI Online Daily Noon Conference. Dr. Cohen was featured during week 47 of the series and spoke on the topic, “Ultrasound in the Analysis of Pelvic Pain in Girls and Female Adolescents.” MRI Online is an educational resource for practicing radiologists to further develop their knowledge and skills.… Read More


Dr. Jonathan Jaggar Receives $2.3 Million For Blood Pressure Research

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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recently awarded Jonathan H. Jaggar, PhD, Maury Bronstein Endowed Professor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), a $2.3 million grant for his study titled “PKD proteins in endothelial cells.” The proposal’s goal is to provide a new understanding of how… Read More


UTHSC College of Nursing Doctoral Program Ranked by U.S. News and World Report

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Memphis Medical News:  The Doctor of Nursing (DNP) program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing has been ranked No. 26 on the U.S. News & World Report list of DNP programs in the magazine’s 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools. This ranking places the UTHSC College of Nursing DNP program… Read More


Dustin Fulton, EdD, Named Assistant Dean for Admissions in College of Medicine

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Dustin Fulton, EdD, has been named assistant dean for Admissions in the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Fulton has served as interim assistant dean since May 2020. Fulton most recently served as associate director in Student Affairs and Community Engagement, and previously held the position of senior equity assurance… Read More


College of Medicine Inducts Inaugural Class of Academy of Master Educators

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Medicine has inducted its inaugural class to the Academy of Master Educators. The academy recognizes and celebrates contributions to education by dedicated physicians and other medical educators.The academy, which was formed in 2019, is being led by Mukta Panda, MD, MACP, FRCP, assistant dean for Medical… Read More


The Hamilton Eye Institute Welcomes Claire L. Kiernan, MD

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The Hamilton Eye Institute at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, improving vision and empowering lives, is pleased to welcome Claire L. Kiernan, MD as a staff member. Dr. Kiernan joins the practice following her Glaucoma fellowship at Tufts Medical Center where she practiced with the New England Eye Center, Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston… Read More