Stine Wins Larry L. Bunnell, DO, Award at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Senior Awards Banquet

Matt Stine, DO, won $500 and a plaque as this yearâ??s recipient of the Larry L. Bunnell, DO, Award at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicineâ??s senior awards banquet.Some of the qualifications a recipient must exhibit to win the Bunnell Award include: a rank in the upper one-third of the class; a grade of 83…

Persaud Receives Top Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Student Award at UNT Health Science Center

Shalini Persaud was named the top student in the biochemistry and molecular biology department at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.Persaud is a native of Keller.Persaud holds a master of science degree from the health science center, where she is currently a doctor of philosophy student.Persaud received the award at the Graduate Student…

Health Science Center Closed for Holiday, Clinics Open July 3

The UNT Health Science Center will be officially closed for the Independence Day Holiday beginning Saturday, July 1, through Tuesday, July 4. Administrative offices will re-open at 8 a.m. July 5. Some campus departments will be open during part of the holiday weekend, including the Gibson D. Lewis Library, which will be open Saturday, July…

Ignatius Wins Arrowsmith Award at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Senior Awards Banquet

Jerry Ignatius, DO, won a plaque and $500 as this yearâ??s recipient of the Arrowsmith Award at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicineâ??s senior awards banquet.The Arrowsmith Award is presented annually to the student who exhibits the following traits: personal growth, both as an individual and as a future physician; endurance in the face of…

Tchedre Named Top Student in Biomedical Sciences at UNT Health Science Center

Kissaou â??Bertinâ? Tchedre was named the top student in the biomedical sciences department at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.   Tchedre is a native of Togo and currently resides in Fort Worth.   Tchedre is a current doctor of philosophy candidate at the health science center, from which he holds a masters…

Texas Center for Health Disparities Announces First Group of STAR Fellows

The Texas Center for Health Disparities (Texas EXPORT Center), developed by UNT Health Science Center, recently announced its first group of STAR fellows, which includes faculty members from throughout the United States. The STAR, stands for Steps Toward Academic Research, fellowship program was developed by researchers at the health science center to help address health…

UNT Regents Name Scott Ransom, DO, as Finalist for Presidency of UNT Health Science Center

DENTON (UNTS), Texas - The University of North Texas System Board of Regents voted today to name Scott Ransom, DO, MBA, MPH, as the sole finalist for the position of president of UNT Health Science Center. The selection of Dr. Ransom completes a nationwide search following the announcement in October from Ronald Blanck, DO, health…

SPH Researchers Win Award, Discover Racial Disparities in Access to Health Care for Drug and Alcohol Abusers Seeking Treatment

UNT Health Science Center researchers from the School of Public Health were awarded the top prize for Best Paper in Health Promotion and Prevention at the Business and Health Administration Association’s 2006 conference. The paper, “Disparities in Access to Health Care: The Case of a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Detoxification Treatment Program among Minority Groups…

Hispanic Wellness Fair Scheduled for Aug. 5, Bilingual Volunteers Needed

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. Fair organizers are currently seeking bilingual volunteers who are fluent in both English and Spanish. Volunteers are needed to assist with some of the screening services, and…

Davila Wins Fellowship to Study Diabetes Education at CDC

Leticia Davila, a recent graduate from the UNT Health Science Centerâ??s School of Public Health, will be spending six months at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a fellow. Davila, graduated with a masterâ??s of public health degree with a concentration in community health May 20, was an intern at the CDC last…