W. Paul Bowman, MD, named department chair of pediatrics at TCOM

The new appointments tie together the teaching and research capabilities of the Health Science Center with the renowned patient care of Cook Children's Medical Center and Physician Clinic network to bring leading-edge research and care to Tarrant County's patients. Under Bowman's leadership, TCOM student physicians can take advantage of the knowledge of Cook Children's physicians…

Debates and Directions: 3rd Annual Health Disparities Conference

The 3rd Annual Health Disparities Conference on May 29-31 will bring together highly regarded experts from various field to focus on solutions for eliminating health disparities. Keynote speaker Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County will discuss minority participation in the fields of science and math education at the opening…

Holmes, DeBerardinis, Uht appointed to new positions

Dr. Clayton Holmes has been named to head the new doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.  Holmes, a native of Nixon, Texas, will help develop the new program into one of the country's leading physical therapy schools and the choice of incoming physical therapy students.  UNTHSC's physical…

Health Science Center closes for Memorial Day

The UNT Health Science Center will be officially closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 26. Administrative offices will re-open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 27.All clinics staffed by UNT Health physicians will also be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of the holiday. Regular clinic hours will resume Tuesday, May 27.The Gibson D.…

Spring Commencement is May 17 at Ft. Worth Convention Center

Speakers include Dr. Kenneth Moritsugu, vice president of Global Strategic Affairs for LifeScan; Dr. Scott Ransom, president of the UNT Health Science Center; and Andrew Frost, 2008 graduate of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine.Master of Public Health, Doctor of Public Health, Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Physician Assistant Studies and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine…

Madison appointed executive director

In her new role, Madison will be responsible for implementation and daily oversight of the UNT Health Compliance Program, Health Information Management (HIM)department and the electronic medical record project. She will continue as the UNTHSC institutional privacy officer, responding to investigations and working with internal and external agencies regarding compliance and HIM matters.Madison, who is a registered…

Melanoma and skin cancer screening

A free melanoma and skin cancer screening will be held on the University of North Texas Health Science Center campus, on Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. until noon. Screenings will take place on the 5th floor of the Patient Care Center, 855 Montgomery.No appointments are necessary. The skin cancer screenings are open to people…

North Texas Health Forum April 15

 Keynote speaker Dr. Thomas C. Dolan, president and chief executive officer of the American College of Healthcare Executives, will address "A Better U.S. Health System: Is There an Answer?" Dolan will participate in a forum with students at 2:30 p.m.  The public is welcome to the keynote address at 6 p.m.  A reception will follow at…

Awasthis, Simpkins are Brilliant Minds

Fort Worth Texas magazine took note of two of the Health Science Center's rising stars when it featured Dr. James Simpkins, Dr. Sanjay Awasthi and Dr. Yogesh Awasthi as three of Fort Worth's most brilliant minds.  The Awasthis were recognized for their work in the fight to cure cancer through research on an elusive transfer…

TCOM ranks in U.S. News & World Report’s top 50

The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) was ranked 43rd in primary care this year, according to 2009 rankings from U.S. News & World Report, marking the college's seventh consecutive appearance in the top 50.   "A leader in the education of primary care physicians, the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine has earned national recognition for its…