College: Medicine


Fall Advisory Board Meeting Focuses on Gratitude for the Past and Present, Excitement for the Future

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Photo of Laurie Powell and Chancellor Peter Buckley

During its fall meeting Friday, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Advisory Board honored a vital partner in mental health care in Memphis, received exciting news about the fiscal year 2025 preliminary financial results, and heard an update on the new $350 million College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building proposed for the Memphis campus.   Chancellor Peter Buckley,… Read More


Interprofessional Education Day Showcases UT Health Science Center’s Dedication to Collaborative Learning

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Photo of students participating in an IPE Day exercise.

From Memphis to Nashville to Knoxville, more than 750 students from 11 health professions programs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center came together recently for Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day. Held annually, IPE Day introduces students to the principles of interprofessional collaboration through case studies, simulations, and interactive learning. It offers students the opportunity… Read More


UT Health Science Center Pediatric Physician Recognized for Championing Community Care

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Dr. Burroughs-Ray and Dr. Finkel pose in front of a chamber pop-up banner.

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


Advisory Board to Meet Friday, Nov. 14

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Photo of Madison Plaza Buildings

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


Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence Seeks Grant Applications for Rural Initiatives

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Photo of a nursing student taking blood pressure at a rural Women's Health Expo.

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


UT Health Science Center’s Liza Makowski, PhD, Helps Lead Global Conversation on GLP-1 Drugs and Cancer Risk

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Portrait of Dr. Liza Makowski

Blockbuster drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound have transformed obesity care for millions of Americans, making them some of the most talked-about medical breakthroughs of the decade. Yet several questions remain, including their long-term effects on cancer risk. A new commentary co-authored by Professor Liza Makowski, PhD, associate director for Education and Development in the… Read More


Homegrown Memphian Rises to Challenge of Student Leadership

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Photo of Avery Dargie with a view of Memphis through the window behind her.

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


‘We Are Family’: Fourth Annual Family Campaign Reaches Goal

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Photo of employees at the Family Campaign celebration

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