Dr. Thomas Yorio receives outpouring of praise and admiration

Words of admiration for a distinguished scientist whose career has spanned four decades filled Luibel Hall as faculty, staff and students honored Thomas Yorio, PhD, recipient of the prestigious Barany Prize. Dr. Yorio, Provost, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Pharmacology & Neuroscience, will receive the award from the International Society for…

Family crisis offers lessons to young medical student

Emily Casterline learned about testicular cancer as a second-year medical student.A few weeks later, she encountered the disease in a very personal way. Her husband, Micah, was diagnosed with it in February.Her coursework at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine taught her that if caught in time, testicular cancer has a 95 percent cure rate. But…
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UNTHSC introduces new Master of Public Health concentration

  Dennis Thombs, PhD This fall, UNT Health Science Center will introduce a new Master of Public Health (MPH) degree concentration in Maternal and Child Health. "Demand for this program has been high," said Dennis Thombs, PhD, Chair of Behavioral and Community Health and director of the new program. "This program prepares students for a…
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UNTHSC celebrates World Refugee Day

Amy Raines-Milenkov, MPH, DrPH World Refugee Day honors the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homeland under the threat of persecution, conflict and violence. UNT Health Science Center will host an event for those who want to learn more about refugees and opportunities for promoting the…
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MHA program earns CAHME accreditation

UNT Health Science Center's Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is now the first and only North Texas MHA program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). This designation gives UNTHSC School of Public Health (SPH) students a career advantage and assures that the program has met the rigorous review for…
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Tackling childhood obesity worldwide

A community health expert from UNT Health Science Center traveled to Mexico last month to address an international conference on the growing problem of childhood obesity and related health concerns. Heather Kitzman-Ulrich, PhD, Assistant Professor of Behavioral and Community Health, was a featured speaker at the 1st International Childhood Obesity Forum and Diabetes Conference at…
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Father and son physicians reflect on Father’s Day

As Father's Day approaches, a father and son with strong connections to UNT Health Science Center reflect on what it means to be a father and a doctor. THE FATHER: Michael Clearfield, DO, served as both faculty and administrator at UNTHSC from 1979 to 2006. He was Chair of Internal Medicine from 1982 to 2002,…
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Leading the way in interprofessional education

Interprofessional Practice Event Collaborative Solutions to Improve Patient Outcomes June 13, 2014 8 a.m. to noon at UNT Health Science Center Local, state and national leaders in interprofessional health care education and delivery will share their knowledge. CME credit available. Register now The health care model of tomorrow is a team. Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician…
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Community volunteer named to public health honor society

For the first time, UNT Health Science Center's School of Public Health has inducted a community volunteer, Elizabeth A. (Libby) Watson, into the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health. Delta Omega recognizes students, faculty and professionals who have contributed to the field of public health and made contributions to the health of all people.…
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Interactive map: TCOM Class of 2014 residency matches

With graduation over, members of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2014 are scattering nationwide to start their careers in residency and internship programs in a variety of specialties. Once again, the largest percentage of our medical school graduates—64 percent—will enter primary care residencies, reinforcing UNT Health Science Center’s role as a leader…