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August 25, 2006 • Archive
Franklin Dexter, MD, PhD, who has focused his research on improving operating room management and anesthesia efficiency, will discuss health care cost reductions at a lunch seminar Aug. 29 at UNT Health Science Center. Dr. Dexter is nationally known for his expertise in increasing operating room efficiency through better use of personnel, equipment, drugs and…
August 21, 2006 • Archive
The University of North Texas Health Science Center has added gastroenterologist Pavani Muddasani, MD, to its faculty and physician group.Dr. Muddasani joined the Department of Internal Medicine as an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology.Prior to arriving at UNT Health Science Center, Dr. Muddasani was in private practice at the Metropolitan Liver…
August 18, 2006 • Archive
Jennifer Alexander, DO, assistant professor of internal medicine at UNT Health Science Center, was named the Young Physician of the Year by the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association. This is the first year that the organization has presented the award.According to TOMA, the new award, the highest honor that TOMA bestows on an osteopathic physician, is…
August 11, 2006 • Archive
A come-and-go reception for Scott Ransom, DO, MBA, MPH, new president of UNT Health Science Center, will take place on Friday, Aug. 11, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Atrium of the Education and Administration Building.All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend as the health science center community welcomes Dr. Ransom.Dr.…
August 10, 2006 • Archive
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…
July 31, 2006 • Archive
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…
July 20, 2006 • Archive
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…
July 18, 2006 • Archive
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…
July 18, 2006 • Archive
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…
July 18, 2006 • Archive
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…
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