Recent College of Dentistry alumnus Dillon Cutshaw, DDS, knows a trip to the dentist may sometimes be benched in favor of life’s necessities. “We can go to the dentist every six months,” he says. “It’s not you having to decide between this tooth hurting versus not buying food the next day. For a lot of… Read More
Desiree Burroughs-Ray, MD, is committed to improving health care both inside the hospital and out. “I really like to look at health on a community level,” she said. “Seeing how we can impact the health of our patients not just in the clinic or hospital, but also by connecting with the people they live with… Read More
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Advisory Board will meet Friday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m., in the Mooney Library, 875 Monroe Ave., on the Memphis campus. On the agenda: While the meeting will be conducted in person, it will also be available to view online. The webcast link, more information about the UT Health… Read More
The Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has launched its grant application process for organizations seeking funding for projects that provide solutions to health care concerns in rural communities across the state. The Center of Excellence is seeking proposals for both planning grants and implementation grants. The planning… Read More
Medical school is hard enough, but students like Avery Dargie add another challenging layer. In Dargie’s last year, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center student leadership funnel led her to Medical Student Executive Council (MSEC) president. “MSEC acts like an umbrella,” she says, “with numerous committees falling under it that allow for leaders to… Read More
With a deepened dedication to rural communities, the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is answering the call to care for the people of Tennessee. The fall 2025 issue of Nursing Magazine shares stories of the faculty, students, and alumni who are expanding access, elevating care, and helping communities thrive.… Read More
The Office of Communications and Marketing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center shines light on the myriad accomplishments of the university community. The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Memphis Chapter recently provided the university’s communications professionals time in the spotlight. The Office of Communications and Marketing walked away with recognition in three… Read More
As the 2025 UT Health Science Center Family Campaign ends, campaign leaders say the effort is about far more than fundraising. “Family Campaign is about unity, pride, and investing in the community and resources that make UT Health Science Center thrive,” said Vice Chancellor for Advancement Brigitte Grant. “It takes all of us to advance… Read More
