News and Events

GSM Faculty Honored for Excellence

Each year, faculty are recognized for their extraordinary efforts in education and discovery. The 18th annual University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Faculty Awards were presented by Dr. Paul J. Hauptman, Dean. Read more

UTGSM Launches a Pain Medicine Fellowship

The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine (UTGSM) now offers a Pain Medicine Fellowship. Read more

GSM Employees Recognized for Excellence

The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine recently honored employees with the 15th annual Employee Excellence Awards program. Read more

UTGSM Offers Unique Medical Programs in Tennessee

The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine (UTGSM) offers programs to trainees that are one-of-a-kind in Tennessee. Read more

GSM Faculty Receive More than $2.6 Million for Grant-Funded Research

Since the start of calendar year 2020, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine (GSM) researchers have received more than $2.6 million in extramural grant support from the National Institutes of Health and foundations as well as industry partners for investigator-initiated projects related to health care needs including amyloidosis, omega-3 fatty acid formulations, orthopedic implants, and the impact of better contraceptive access on birth spacing. Read more

The Scope Features UTGSM's Healing, Education and Discovery News

The May issue of The Scope Newsletter is online now, featuring the latest news of the UT Graduate School of Medicine promoting its mission for excellence in healing, education and discovery. Read the May issue of The Scope. Read more

Dr. Jonathan Wall Has Been Appointed University Distinguished Professor at UTHSC

Jonathan Wall, PhD, Professor and Director of Research at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's Graduate School of Medicine, has been appointed as University Distinguished Professor. Read more

UTGSM Holds Match Day Celebration

On March 19, six University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine fourth-year medical students celebrated "Match Day" with members of the Dean's staff in Knoxville. Read more

Amyloidosis Research Team Earns a National Reputation and Secures Increased Funding

Efforts to improve diagnostic and treatment approaches for patients with amyloidosis are expanding nationally, and research initiatives at the Graduate School of Medicine's Amyloidosis and Cancer Theranostics Program (ACTP) continue to lead the way. Read more

Dr. Anthony Wilson Named Chairman of Family Medicine

Dr. Paul J. Hauptman, Dean, announced that G. Anthony Wilson MD FAAFP has been named Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine following a rigorous search, effective May 1. Read more

UTGSM Announces the Wahid T. Hanna MD Endowed Chair for the Department of Medicine

Paul Hauptman MD, Dean of the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine (GSM), announced that Dr. Rajiv Dhand, Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean has been named as the inaugural Wahid T. Hanna MD Endowed Chair for the Department of Medicine. Read more

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Recognized with the GSM's Exemplary Service Award

Paul J. Hauptman MD, Dean of the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine (UTGSM), honored faculty and fellows in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine for exemplary service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

Occupational Health Employees Recognized for Covid-19 Pandemic Efforts

University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine (UTGSM) Deans and Department of Family Medicine faculty recognized Occupational Health employees for the compassionate preventive guidance they have been providing to University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC) team members during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more

UTGSM Faculty Recognized for Clinical Trial Enrollment Success

Through high quality, high volume enrollment, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine (UTGSM) faculty and colleagues in the Office of Clinical Trials at The University of Tennessee Medical Center are making an impact in clinical trials with national sponsors. Read more

Residents Recognized for Best in Research

University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Deans Paul Hauptman, MD, and William Metheny, PhD, recognized residents for Best in Research. Awards were given for Best Original Research Project, Best Quality Improvement Project, and Best Case Report. Read more

Dr. Eric Heidel Receives PStat Certification

Eric Heidel, PhD, Associate Professor of Biostatistics and Research, received notification from the American Statistical Association (ASA) that he meets the requirements for becoming an Accredited Professional Statistician. Read more

Inaugural Leadership Academy Announced

The inaugural class of the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Academic Leadership Academy was announced by Dean Paul Hauptman and Co-Directors Dr. Eric Carlson and Dr. Anthony Wilson. Read more