Transforming How High School Is Taught Is Tough, But Possible: How I Did It
Crosstown High students were guest lecturers for the day in Dr. Janeane N. Anderson’s Qualitative Research Methods course in the fall of 2022.
UTHSC In the Media
UTHSC hires VCU exec Paul Wesolowski as its first vice chancellor of strategic partnerships
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has educational and clinical partnerships with an array of hospitals and medical groups, which have helped create a comprehensive local health care ecosystem. Now, the institution is looking to strengthen and expand partnerships like these throughout not just Memphis, but also the entire state — and it’s… Read More
County commissioners hesitant about Regional One ‘go forward’ resolution
Shelby County commissioners didn’t exactly give a green light Wednesday, March 8, to Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ still-forming plan to come up with $350 million in capital funding for a rebuild of Regional One Health. Harris, along with Regional One leaders and leaders of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, are also talking… Read More
Movers & Shakers
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has named Paul J. Wesolowski as their first-ever Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships. The vice chancellor will work with hospitals, physician groups, community health, and health system partners to build and expand clinical programs of excellence; develop community engagement and outreach services; and support alliances that enhance research opportunities.
Conference to ‘holistically’ treat those affected by opioid misuse
It’s the third year for the conference, which attracted more than 120 people last year. UTHSC anticipates double the number of attendees this year when the focus will be “Serving Families Affected by Opioid Misuse.” The conference will bring together experts in substance use disorder to share how genetics, trauma and opportunity contribute to developing… Read More
Congressman Cohen Announces $1.3 Million in Research Grants to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and UTHSC
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced two National Institutes of Health grants totaling $1,312,806. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will receive $890,694 from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to study the interaction between T-cell receptors and the peptide-major histocompatibility complex (MHC). The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will receive a… Read More
Relative Caregiver Program helps keep kids out of Tennessee’s foster system
Nearly one in 10 Tennessee children are being raised by their grandparents, according to the Tennessee Commission on Children & Youth. “Most have already raised their children and now they’re raising a second set of children, and sometimes there are challenges that they were not expecting,” said Rhonda Ferguson, family advocate counselor with the Shelby… Read More
Uses of Simulation Educator Needs Assessment Tool (SENAT)
“In regard to the tool, I humbly just hope it is a tool that the sim world finds helpful. It was written to help establish a professional development roadmap for those who facilitate simulation, promote self-reflection, and provide data that can lead to psychologically safe mentoring conversations. Through the tool, we can determine where facilitators… Read More