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Graduate Health Sciences Magazine Showcases Impactful Work of Students and Researchers

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The Spring 2024 issue of the College of Graduate Health Sciences Magazine illustrates how the college continues to support innovation among its students, postdocs, and faculty, allowing them to develop a career-long dedication to finding cures and answering the big questions. Fostering Ingenuity Learn how an initiative in the College of Graduate Health Sciences helped… Read More


College of Nursing’s Doctoral Program Ranked 25th by U.S. News & World Report

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing continues its strong showing among Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs nationwide with a No. 25 ranking by U.S. News & World Report for its DNP program on the magazine’s Best Graduate Schools list for 2024. The college’s DNP program has been ranked in the… Read More


UT Health Science Center’s Fourth-Annual Giving Day Set for April 23

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Rick Sain, PharmD, served two years as president of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Pharmacy Alumni Association Board. He plans to continue to give back to his alma mater by donating during the fourth-annual UT Health Science Center Giving Day on Tuesday, April 23. The 24-hour campaign raises funds to support… Read More


D4 Student Mentors Pre-Dental Students through YouTube

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It was expected that Stephen Ray would follow the footsteps of his father, Len Ray, DDS, who graduated from the UT Health Science Center College of Dentistry in 1979. His fascination with seeing his father provide dental care and his experience assisting at a dental clinic confirmed his love for dentistry. “He was in the… Read More


UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy Remains No. 1 in Tennessee, Climbs to No. 19 in National Rankings

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Maintaining its long-held title as the top pharmacy college in Tennessee, the UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy was named No. 19 among pharmacy schools in the country, according to the U.S. News & World Report, which ranks pharmacy colleges every four years. The college moved up one spot from its previous ranking of… Read More


Social Determinants of Health Intensive Teaches Students to Turn Knowledge Into Action

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Patrick Scoggins, a first-year student in the College of Medicine’s Physician Assistant program, got a lesson in empathizing with patients during a recent simulation training. He and other students participated in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Foundation’s “Health in a Box” asthma module, an interactive program allowing participants to discuss social factors… Read More


Fourth Sickle Cell Boot Camp for Nursing Highlights Program’s Expanding Impact

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The fourth Sickle Cell Boot Camp to Promote Nursing Excellence at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center will draw 31 nurses to Memphis from as far away as Tanzania April 8-12. This marks a continuing expansion of an innovative program that trains nurses in the care of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), hosted… Read More


College of Nursing’s Rural Outreach Making Impact

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Celecia Osborne, BSN, RN, has worn many hats during her career, including certified nursing assistant, health coach, and high school Spanish teacher. Her role in the rural outreach efforts of University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing allows her to use all her experience to reach underserved communities. “What’s always been on my… Read More