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April 19, 2010 • Archive
Two widely known osteopaths will headline the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine's celebration of National Osteopathic Medicine Week, April 18-24.Barbara Ross-Lee, DO, director of the American Osteopathic Association Health Policy Fellowship Program and vice president of health sciences and medical affairs at the New York Institute of Technology, will present two talks:Healthcare reform: Implications for…
April 17, 2010 • Archive
Watch CBS Channel 11 at 5 p.m. today and listen to WBAP to learn of new results from a study conducted by the Health Science Center on breast cancer in South Dallas.Kathryn Cardarelli, PhD and director of the Center for Community Health, will share findings from an eight-week breast health education program targeted at women…
April 16, 2010 • Archive
The Star-Telegram reported today that the JPS Health Network Board of Directors approved a $2.5 million pledge for a proposed MD program at the Health Science Center. In November, the UNT Board of Regents voted unanimously to move forward in its intent to offer the program at the Health Science Center. This second medical degree…
April 16, 2010 • Archive
President Scott Ransom, DO, MBA, MPH, was recently selected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Tarrant County Medical Society. The board consists of 42 physicians who serve two-year terms as delegates and alternate delegates in the Texas Medical Association (TMA) House of Delegates. The Tarrant County Medical Society has more than 3,000…
April 15, 2010 • Archive
The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) vaulted from 29th to 19th in national rankings for primary care medical schools this year according to U.S. News & World Report for 2011. This is the college's ninth consecutive appearance in the top 50 and the best ranking in TCOM's 40-year history. TCOM has the third-highest percentage…
April 14, 2010 • Archive
Research Appreciation Day (RAD) melds medicine, public health and basic science in a presentation of new research conducted at the UNT Health Science Center's Center for BioHealth. The research results are showcased during the day-long program, which is punctuated by a keynote address by Guest Speaker Brian Smedley, PhD, at 11:30 a.m. In addition to…
April 12, 2010 • Archive
The UNT Health Science Center welcomed 14 new sponsors at the 5th annual President's Invitational Golf Tournament on April 6. With 113 participants, and a total of 39 sponsors, the tournament at Ridglea Country Club raised $66,700 for Health Science Center initiatives.Quest Diagnostics was this year's presenting sponsor. The President's Invitational raises funds to expand…
April 9, 2010 • Archive
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) now has 150 students matched into residency or internship positions. The National Residency Matching Program (NRMP), which coordinates the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) match, placed 110 TCOM students in residency or internship positions. According to the NRMP, this was the largest Match in history: 30,543 applicants…
April 1, 2010 • Archive
The caring attitude at the Eagle Ranch Family Medicine Center has resulted in consistent high ratings in the Patient Satisfaction Survey organized by the American Medical Group Association (AMGA). The survey helps health care facilities gather and analyze patient data related to everything from ease of getting an appointment to manner of the receptionist. The…
March 31, 2010 • Archive
The UNTHSC School of Public Health and the Public Health Student Association (PHSA) will host Public Health Week April 5 - April 11. This year's theme is "A Healthier America: One Community at a Time." Events include:Monday, April 5 PHSA officers will provide presentations on "What is Public Health" to local high school students. Tuesday,…
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