Health Science Center Welcomes New Students at Annual White Coat Ceremony

The UNT Health Science Center faculty and staff will formally welcome 2006-2007 entering students at its Convocation and White Coat Ceremony Sept. 8 at 2 p.m.The ceremony will take place at Will Rogers Auditorium. This yearâ??s guest speaker is Scott Ransom, DO, MBA, MPH, new president of the health science center. A reception will follow…

HSC Writing Team Wins Award for Top Research Paper in National Journal

E. Marty Knott, a student at UNT Health Science Center, received the 2006 George W. Northup, DO, Medical Writing Award from the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Knott received the award for the article â??Increased Lymphatic Flow in the Thoracic Duct During Manipulative Intervention,â? which was published in the JAOAâ??s October 2005 edition. The…

Hispanic Wellness Fair Offers Free Medical Services Aug. 5 in Fort Worth

The eighth annual Hispanic Wellness Fair will take place Saturday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Amon Carter Exhibits Hall, Will Rogers Memorial Complex. Everyone is welcome to attend the annual fair. The wellness fair is sponsored by UNT Health Science Center, UNTHSC School of Public Health, UNTHSC Texas College of…

Clark Named Top Post-baccalaureate Certification Program Student at UNT Health Science Center

Jeremy Clark was named the top post-baccalaureate certification program student at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Clark is from Garland. He completed the postbac program at the health science center spinrg 2006 and is a graduate of Texas A&M University. Clark received the award at the Graduate Student Associationâ??s annual awards banquet on May 12. ###Contact:Lauren…

Houston Wins President’s Award at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Senior Awards Banquet

Leslie Houston, DO, won a plaque and $1,000 as this yearâ??s recipient of the President's Award at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicineâ??s senior awards banquet. The President's Award is given to the graduating senior that exhibits excellence in academics, professionalism, TCOM service, commitment to osteopathic medicine, and is expected to make a contribution to the…

UNT System Regents Unanimously Approve Dr. Scott Ransom as Fifth President of UNT Health Science Center

In a unanimous vote today, the University of North Texas System Board of Regents confirmed Scott Ransom, DO, MBA, MPH, as the fifth president of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.Dr. Ransom, 43, will begin his duties as the health science centerâ??s chief executive officer on Aug. 7.He is leaving…

UNT System Regents Expected to Approve Dr. Scott Ransom as Fifth President of Health Science Center

The University of North Texas System Board of Regents are expected to vote July 18 (Tuesday) in a specially called meeting to confirm Scott Ransom, DO, MBA, MPH, as the fifth president of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.The Regents meeting is set for 2 p.m. in the 8th floor…

Kurian Receives Community Service Award from UNT Health Science CenterA€AsASs School of Public Health

Anita Kurian , MBBS, MPH, received the Leon Brachman Community Service Award from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The award is given to the School of Public Health student who best exemplifies the ideals of academic excellence, leadership and community service. The honor is accompanied by a $250 monetary award as well…

Segars Named Top Doctoral Student in Epidemiology at UNT Health Science Center

Larry Segars, PharmD, was named the outstanding public health doctoral student in epidemiology at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Segars is a native of Fort Worth. He is a graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University, holding a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy. He earned a doctorate in pharmacy from the…

Willis Receives Outstanding Research Award from School of Public Health at UNT Health Science Center

Benjamin Willis, MD, received the Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH, Award for Outstanding Research from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The award is given to the School of Public Health student who demonstrates excellence and quality in the application of research methods. The award includes a plaque to be displayed on campus…