Tag: Allied Health


UTHSC’s College of Allied Health Sciences Renamed the College of Health Professions

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On Tuesday, July 1, the College of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) officially changes its name to the College of Health Professions. Although the renaming was approved by the UT Board of Trustees during its Feb. 27 winter meeting, the change is timed to coincide with the start… Read More


UTHSC Administrators Confer Degrees on 672 New Health Care Professionals

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The commencement ceremony for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) on Friday, May 30, sent 672 new health care professionals out into the world. The 2014 graduating class included 411 women and 261 men, representing all six of UT Health Science Center’s colleges. UTHSC Chancellor Steve J. Schwab, MD, presided over the ceremony… Read More


The Ride to Fight On

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We are excited to announce that on Saturday, October 11, 2014,  the inaugural Ride to Fight On benefiting the West Cancer Center will hit the streets. This epic ride will become an annual cycling event made possible through our partnership with the Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club, the largest cycling club in Memphis. This event is… Read More


The University of Tennessee Health Science Center To Graduate 672 Health Care Professionals on May 30

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On Friday, May 30, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will graduate 672 health care professionals. The commencement ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. at FedExForum, 191 Beale Street. UTHSC Chancellor Steve J. Schwab, MD, will preside over the ceremony. UT System President Joe DiPietro will confer the degrees and give the… Read More


Student Philanthropy Week Launched at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

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Nearly 100 students at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) Memphis campus will join forces for Student Philanthropy Week from April 21-28. Together, students from the UTHSC Colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy will lead and participate in free initiatives to serve the health needs of… Read More


Medical Director/Assistant Professor Dr. Kent Lee Proposal Accepted by the AAMC

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PA Faculty Member Dr. Kent Lee Proposal Accepted by the AAMC (April 8, 2014) The Department of Physician Assistant Studies is pleased to announce that our medical director, Dr. Kent A. Lee’s proposal for scholarship on faculty diversity and inclusion to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) on “Faculty Diversity and Inclusion in Academic Medicine” has… Read More


The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Realigns Dental Hygiene Department Under College of Dentistry

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Anyone who has ever spent time in a dentist’s chair knows the value of a well-trained dental hygienist. Many of Tennessee’s dental hygienists learned their skills in the Department of Dental Hygiene at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Allied Health Sciences. Effective July 1, UTHSC Dental Hygiene will be realigned… Read More


UTHSC ITS: Blackboard Routine Maintenance Reminder

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Dear UTHSC campus, This is a reminder about the regularly scheduled Blackboard maintenance windows this Tuesday, April 8 from 5:30 a.m. and to 6:30 a.m. ITS will perform routine maintenance to help ensure that Blackboard continues to run smoothly. During this time, courses and content will likely be unavailable. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns… Read More