In the Spotlight
Stevens Surgery Broadcast Via Satellite
Scott Stevens, MD, professor of Surgery, was featured in the December 2008 edition of East Tennessee Medical News for performing two vascular surgeries Oct. 3, 2008, while up to 400 physicians watched via satellite from Phoenix, Ariz. Read more
Father of Aerobics, Dr. Kenneth Cooper, to Speak in Knoxville
Boling Distinguished Visiting Professorship in Health Policy Forum presents, "Achieving a Lifetime of Good Health while Lowering Healthcare Costs," with Dr. Kenneth Cooper, MD, MPH, Jan. 29. Read more
Jones, Carlson Featured as HPV Experts
In a UT The Daily Beacon newspaper article, "HPV proves common among young population," Anna Lisa Jones, MD, Chief Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Eric Carlson, MD, DMD, Chair, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, provided expert advice and opinions on the effects and prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV). Read more
Enderson Appointed to National Committee on Trauma
Blaine L. Enderson, MD, Professor, Surgery, has been appointed by the Board of Regents of the American College of Surgeons. Read more
Radiology post-graduate year-four residents received high marks on the American Board of Radiology (ABR) Diagnostic Radiology exam, placing them among the top 20 percent of physicians nationwide. Read more
Kabalka Elected as Fellow to AAAS
George Kabalka, PhD, Professor, Robert H. Cole Neuroscience Chair, Radiology, was elected as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Read more
New Faculty and Staff Appointments
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Continuing Medical and Dental Education
From the Dean's Office
Dean's Message: Budget Reduction Update
James J. Neutens, PhD, FASHA, recognizes the new look of The Scope and appreciates outstanding leadership at the Graduate School of Medicine during uncertain economic times. Read more
News
The Scope Has a New Look!
In its sixth year of publication, The Scope e-newsletter now has a new layout and design for a fresher, faster read. Tell us what you think at GSMNews@utmck.edu. Read more
Frontiers to Focus on Public Service
The UT Graduate School of Medicine and UT Medical Center together form the only academic medical center in the region, and as a regional resource, we have a responsibility to support the community in worthwhile and meaningful ways. Read more
Pathology Using DEXIS Technology
Pathology has purchased a DEXIS (Digital Electronic X-ray Imaging System) for use in the Regional Forensic Center and for mass disaster preparedness training. Read more
Group Insurance Premiums Unchanged
The Tennessee State Insurance Committee announced that the 4 percent group insurance premium increases set for the 2009 calendar year will not go into effect, and premiums will remain unchanged.
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Business Survival Skills
"Business Survival Skills for Physicians," a series designed to assist physicians who plan to go into private practice, will continue Jan. 28, with "Contracting with Insurance Carriers." Read more
Research
Graduate School Shares Knowledge Worldwide
Through publications and invited presentations, Graduate School researchers, faculty, residents and fellows impact patient care worldwide.
