UTHSC College of Medicine

04/01/2024

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In celebration of National Doctors' Day, we're taking the opportunity to recognize pivotal role that our doctors play in the education of the next generation of healthcare professionals and in the well-being of Tennesseans statewide. We’re happy to celebrate their dedication and commitment to serving students and patients across the Mid-South!

03/28/2024

City of Memphis Mayor Paul Young brought a wave of inspiration this week during his visit to campus hosted by the University of Tennessee Health Science Center student chapter of the American Medical Association! During the Q&A with first-year Tyler Bruno, he emphasized the crucial role that our students play in the advancement of Memphis as future health care leaders and shared his own transformative journey. We are proud of our students for always seeking new opportunities to become better physicians in the Tennessee community.
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Students in the College of Medicine were brought a message of encouragement and opportunity by the recently elected mayor of Memphis, Paul Young, during his recent visit to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Memphis campus, where he highlighted the importance of the institution's ...

03/28/2024

New Intern Joseph Stuart met up with UTHSC OBGYN Residency royalty, Claudette J. Shephard, MD, MBA, Associate Dean of Access and Engagement, and Associate Professor at the 2024 Annual Medical Education Conference, in New Orleans, LA.
UTHSC OBGYN is everywhere!🧡

03/28/2024

Doctors Day on Saturday, March 30 honors the contributions of physicians all over the world. We’re proud to recognize some of the amazing doctors at Regional One Health! Our internal medicine specialists provide comprehensive care that helps patients diagnose and treat illness, manage chronic conditions, and improve their overall health and wellness. Thank you to our team for using your skill and experience to enhance our patients’ quality of life!

03/28/2024

Memphis Magazine is recognizing our world-class oncology team in its 2024 Faces of the Mid-South edition. As the Face of Cancer Care, we are proud to deliver the advanced surgical and medical oncology treatments that lead to optimal patient outcomes and experiences. To us, being the Face of Cancer Care doesn’t just mean being the face of expertise, state-of-the-art resources and exceptional medical care – it means being the face of hope for our patients and their families.

03/27/2024

03/27/2024

Congratulations to Alex Smith, MD, selected by the UTHSC medical students as Top Resident as Teacher for Block B (Feb 12, 2024-Mar 20, 2024). Some of the wonderful things the students had to say about Dr. Smith are:

“Dr. Smith is amazing at including med students. Throughout my 3rd year, he is the person who has most treated me like an equal. Additionally, he had a very sensitive situation with a mom who delivered a fetus at 22 weeks at home, and he was so amazing not only with the family but with making sure I was okay.”

"Very involved in daily teaching. Always made us feel included.”

"Dr. Smith is so helpful in teaching the students regarding anything. He’s always willing to help and make us part of the team.”

“Always tried to teach a little on whatever we were doing that day. Demonstrated very empathetic, clear communication with nurses, patients and staff.”

“Super welcoming. Always willing to teach. Really appreciate his attitude.”

These comments come as no surprise because we know how awesome Dr. Smith is! We are so proud of him!

03/27/2024

We are pleased to announce that OBGYN Resident, Lane Brandt, MD, has been selected by her peers throughout the entire campus to serve as one of the Resident GMEC Representatives for the 2024-2025 academic year! Congratulations Dr. Brandt!

03/26/2024

Leading up to Doctors Day on Saturday, March 30, we’re recognizing some of the amazing physician groups who provide lifesaving, life-changing care every day. Our urology team provides expert care to help patients manage their risk of serious disease, address symptoms and improve their overall health. Thank you for helping patients all over the Mid-South lead a healthier, more active life!

03/26/2024

During the 2024 spring semester, a collaboration between the UTC pre-health advising program, Erlanger and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine – Chattanooga is providing a new opportunity for students to gain much-needed and hard-to-find job shadowing experience. ...

03/26/2024

Doctors Day is Saturday, March 30, and we’re proud to celebrate our physicians for the positive impact they have on our patients all year round. Our Women’s Services team includes a comprehensive range of specialists who help women protect and improve their health at every stage of life. Thank you to our Women’s Services team for providing expert, compassionate care that empowers women to take charge of their health!

03/22/2024

Our newest Health Hub will be opening in the historic Soulsville neighborhood this fall! Thanks to a partnership between the UT Health Science Center, the Soulsville Foundation, and the Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation the UTHSC Health Hub: Soulsville will be the third clinic of it's kind opened by UT Health Science Center and provide comprehensive health care services to a community with thousands of students from elementary to college age. You can read more about plans for the new clinic at our website below. Stax Museum of American Soul Music Stax Music Academy The Soulsville Charter School Memphis Rox Climbing + Community

https://news.uthsc.edu/ut-health-science-center-and-community-partners-to-open-innovative-health-hub-in-soulsville/

03/21/2024

Flashback to last Friday, reliving the excitement of Match Day 2024 at Memphis Botanic Garden! 173 remarkable students discovered where they'd begin their medical journeys as doctors. Here's to the unforgettable moments and the bright futures ahead!
https://news.uthsc.edu/match-day-2024-a-triumph-for-tennessees-medical-future/

03/21/2024

Congratulations to UTHSC College of Medicine Professor of Pediatrics Dr. Benjamin “Rush” Waller, MD, for his new role as Chief Medical Officer and University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Brandon Edgerson, Pharm D, MS, for his new role as Chief Operating Officer at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.

A UT Health Science Center alumnus, Dr. Waller joined the Le Bonheur Children’s staff in 1999 as as the first pediatric interventional cardiologist in Memphis and was also the first cardiologist in Memphis certified in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD).

Joining the Le Bonheur family in 2006, Dr. Edgerson previously served as Director of Pharmacy before moving into his current position. Throughout his career Dr. Edgerson has also served various professional organizations such as TPA, Children’s Hospital Association, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and the UT Health Science Center Pharmacy Alumni Board.

Read more about Dr. Waller and Dr. Edgerson by reading the full Memphis Medical News story below.

https://memphismedicalnews.com/article/1437/lebonheur-healthcare-names-two-new-leaders

03/21/2024

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03/15/2024

CHIPS would like to wish good luck to all our UTHSC College of Medicine M4 students in today! We wish you all the best on your journey forward!

03/15/2024

Let’s give a BIG welcome to the class of 2028!!