The University of Tennessee Health Science Center American Medical Association-Medical Student Section is excited to host Justice Mary Wagner, a justice on the Tennessee Supreme Court. She will discuss the intersection between law and doctors as well as the role of doctors in the judicial system. The meeting will take place Thursday, Jan. 15 from… Read More
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Physiology is pleased to announce: JI SUN, PhD Associate Professor in the Department of Structural Biology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be presenting his seminar titled “Molecular mechanisms of the cell-specific KCNQ1 modulation through KCNE1/3” Thursday, Jan. 15 from 3:30-5 p.m. in… Read More
When the phone call came, Dr. James Dale’s first thought wasn’t gratitude or pride. It was confusion. “Why in the world are they giving this award to me?” the professor emeritus recalled thinking. “Where are all the young, innovative people?” Yet after four decades of research on a vaccine that could save nearly half a… Read More
Looking for ways to connect to the community? Check out these upcoming events in Give Pulse. Click the link below for each event to register. Questions about an event? Reach out to the organizer through the link on their GivePulse page. Don’t forget to submit your impact on GivePulse when you’re done! Featured Opportunities: Mobile… Read More
Brittany Sheehy, PhD, recently joined the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center as the chief of staff for Executive Dean Michael Hocker, MD. As chief of staff, Dr. Sheehy manages internal operations for the executive dean’s office. “Brittany brings exactly the kind of strategic thinking and operational excellence we need… Read More
To: MEDFAC: UTHSC College of Medicine Faculty The Tennessee Beta Chapter Executive Committee will be meeting to select up to ten (10) faculty members and (3-5) alumni/alumnae based on the criteria of “commitment to scholarly excellence and medical education” as outlined in Article IV, Section 4 of the AOA Constitution, which states: The provision for… Read More
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm Mooney Library The Office of Research quarterly town halls are designed to keep our research community informed, engaged, and connected. These sessions will provide important updates, highlight key initiatives, and offer an open forum for discussion and feedback. We encourage all faculty, staff, and trainees involved in research… Read More
When the Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Simulation (CHIPS) opened in 2018, it transformed how the University of Tennessee Health Science Center prepared students for clinical care. With a recent round of major technology upgrades, CHIPS is again redefining what is possible, making high-quality simulation training more accessible, flexible, and forward-looking than ever. Read… Read More
