UTHSC News


UTHSC Hosts ‘Love Your Body Month’

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During the month of February, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is hosting community-wide events to observe American Heart Month as designated by President Barack Obama.


UTHSC Celebrates 50 Years of African-American Achievement

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will celebrate 50 Years of African-American Achievement throughout 2011 as a way to recognize the accomplishments of African-American alumni and students.


Five Finalists Selected in Search for Executive Dean, Medicine

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The search committee charged with finding top candidates for the position as executive dean for the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has selected five finalists.


UTHSC Receives Nearly $3 Million Grant from BlueCross

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UTHSC has been awarded a $2,912,751 grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation to fund its “Promoting Patient Safety Through Teamwork-Focused Interdisciplinary Simulations Program.”


Vickie Baselski Moves Laboratory Practice to Methodist Hospital

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Charles Handorf, MD, PhD, chairman of UTHSC’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, is pleased to announce that Vickie Baselski, PhD, DABMM, FAAM, is moving her practice to Methodist University Hospital (MUH).


Free Solar Photovoltaic Technology Training Course Offered in Memphis

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Businesses or persons interested in learning the basics of Solar Installation and Photovoltaic Technology can now take advantage of a free six-day training course at the Fogelman Conference Center, 330 Innovation Drive, Memphis.


UTHSC Launches First Colon, Rectal Surgery Fellowship in Tennessee

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David Seaberg, MD, dean for the UT College of Medicine, Chattanooga, and Phillip Burns, MD, chair of surgery, are pleased to announce that the ACGME approved accreditation for the first Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship.


UT Faculty Receive Funds to Drive Further Development of Technologies

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The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) has selected four UTHSC researchers or research teams to receive technology development grants for 2011.