News
Nominate Employees by May 15
Nominations are now being sought for the third annual Graduate School of Medicine Employee Excellence Awards. Nominations can be made through Pulse through May 15. Read more
Honor Outstanding Faculty by May 15
Faculty have the opportunity to recognize outstanding colleagues with nominations for the 2009 Faculty Awards. Faculty may submit nominations in writing to Alison Lockett, Award Committee Coordinator. Read more
Webinars: Legal Issues Impacting CME
The Alliance for Continuing Medical Education (ACME) will present a two-session webinar series, "Legal Issues Impacting CME," May 14 and May 28, at 2 p.m. Both sessions will be broadcast in the Graduate School of Medicine Preston Medical Library conference room. Read more
2009 Torch Campaign Co-Chairs Named
The 2009 Torch Campaign co-chairs have been announced, and leading this year's campaign effort for the Graduate School of Medicine is Carol Houser. Read more
Business Survival Skills: 'Credentialing'
Business Survival Skills for Physicians has four more sessions planned through June 10. The next session, "Credentialing," will be April 22, from 12-1 p.m. in Wood Auditorium. Read more
Research
Graduate School of Medicine Shares Knowledge Worldwide
Through publications and invited presentations, Graduate School of Medicine researchers, faculty, residents and fellows impact patient care worldwide.
From the Dean's Office
Happenings
James J. Neutens, PhD, FASHA, recognizes bright spots at the Graduate School of Medicine; provides a quick note regarding the budget; and outlines goals the Graduate School of Medicine is working toward in partnership with University Health System Inc. Read more
In the Spotlight
Match Day, New Residents and Fellows
Senior medical students learned they matched with the UT Graduate School of Medicine for residency during a nationwide Match Day March 19. The Graduate School of Medicine will welcome 59 residents and fellows July 1. Read more
Carlson, McCoy Examine Candidates
Eric Carlson, DMD, MD, and J. Michael McCoy, DDS, examined candidates for acceptance to the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Read more
CAPHIS Inquiries Correlate to Top Five Diseases in Tennessee
In 2006, a study of requests to the Preston Medical Library Consumer and Patient Health Information Service (CAPHIS) showed a direct correlation between the topics of inquiry and the top five major health issues for Tennesseans. Read more
Physicians Earn 'Top Docs'
More than 100 UT Graduate School of Medicine faculty physicians were named "Top Docs" in CityView Magazine. Read more
New Faculty and Staff
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Continuing Medical and Dental Education
New CME conference this fall: 2nd Annual Stroke Symposium, UT Conference Center. View Calendar Now!
Growth Factor, Technology in Oral Surgery Topics of Sullivan CDE Lecture
Register today for the 2009 John E. Sullivan, D.D.S. Endowed Lecture: Growth Factor Use in Surgical Techniques and Technology-Driven Treatment in Dental Implant Techniques, April 29, Wood Auditorium. Read more
Faculty Development Workshop Brings Teaching Techniques to Faculty
The April 3 Faculty Development Workshop, a free CME activity designed for UT Graduate School of Medicine faculty and volunteer faculty by our Academy of Scholars Committee, provided an opportunity for dynamic exchange of teaching knowledge and techniques. Read more
Diabetes Conference Arms Physicians to Identify Cardiometabolic Risks
The Fifth Annual Diabetes Regional Conference: Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk for the Diabetic Patient, held March 14, welcomed Thomas Giles, MD, Tulane University School of Medicine, and regional experts, who provided evidence-based findings to identify cardiometabolic risk factors in diabetic patients. Read more
