Last Saturday morning, 25 Shelby County high school students came to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center campus in Memphis to compete in the state’s first-ever Brain Bee. Not all arrived believing a career in medicine was possible. By day’s end, they could picture themselves as the person in the room who had the… Read More
Before the first patient was seated, the doors at Bellevue Baptist Church had already opened to a line of individuals seeking care. Inside, more than 1,000 volunteers prepared treatment stations, transforming the gymnasium into a fully functioning dental clinic for the 10th annual Mid-South Mission of Mercy. For Mitch Godat, DDS, MS, a graduate of… Read More
Leaders from state and local government, health care, education, and community mental health organizations gathered in Chattanooga for a Regional Mental Health Summit on Friday, February 20, hosted by The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Medicine-Chattanooga to gain support in creating a new psychiatry residency program. The summit featured speakers including Marie Williams,… Read More
When Jennifer Ferris, MHS, CCRC, received the 2025 Alston Exempt Staff Award in December, the recognition marked more than a personal milestone. It was a notable moment for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine – Knoxville. Ferris is the first recipient from the Knoxville campus to earn the university-wide honor, an… Read More
When a group of state leaders toured the University of Tennessee Health Sciences’ Memphis campus recently, the elevator they were taking to the College of Medicine on the 10th floor of the 910 Madison Building stalled during the descent. The brief malfunction was evidence of what students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners know — the building that houses Tennessee’s only statewide public academic medical school is past its prime. A… Read More
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry provided free dental care to 73 children during its 10th annual Give Kids A Smile event on Feb. 11. The event delivered more than 600 procedures, valued at $18,148. Faculty and student volunteers provided comprehensive oral examinations, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and restorative procedures to… Read More
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is well-represented in the Castle Connolly 2026 Exceptional Women in Medicine listing, with dozens of physicians recognized through the peer-nomination process. The achievement is a testament to the exceptional quality of physicians caring for Memphis and the region. UT Health Sciences faculty honored in this year’s awards list… Read More
Ammar Ammar doesn’t want you to think about him. As assistant vice chancellor and chief technology and information security officer at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Ammar knows he’s doing his job when faculty, students, and staff move seamlessly through their days without technology setbacks. “I want you to have a great experience,… Read More
