UTHSC College of Medicine - Knoxville

Congrats to the recipients of the 2026 UTHSC COM-Knoxville Employee Excellence Awards! Ashley Capps, Amanda Wilson, Deanne Cunningham, Lilia Brock, & Tiffany Johnson were recognized for their dedication to excellence, service, leadership, & teamwork. https://shorturl.fm/ZNDTS

This Memorial Day, we honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of those who gave everything for our nation. Their legacy will never be forgotten.

Join us Oct. 2-3, 2026 at Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge for the Dr. John L. Bell Big 4 Cancer Conference. Connect with multidisciplinary experts and explore the latest advances in surgical oncology, cellular therapies, radiation oncology, and cancer care. https://com.utmck.edu/cme/courses/Big4/main.cfm

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Happy ! UTHSC College of Medicine, Knoxville students gathered at Calhoun’s on the River to celebrate N**P Match Day 2026. Congratulations to everyone who matched, we can’t wait to see where your next chapter takes you!

Coming soon: the John W. Whittington, M.D. Endowed Lecture: Endocrine Surgery on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Knoxville. This complimentary CME conference will highlight the latest advances in endocrine surgery. Registration is required. Learn more: https://com.utmck.edu/cme/courses/whittington/main.cfm

Interested in a career in medicine? The Medical Explorations Program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, Knoxville offers college students age 18+ a two-week shadowing experience with physicians across a wide range of specialties. Since 1991, the program has helped students explore healthcare careers and gain valuable insight into the medical profession. Applications are now open. Deadline: March 20, apply here: https://com.utmck.edu/medexp/main.cfm

We had a great time celebrating Dr. Robert M. Craft at his recent retirement party. As a transformational dean, Dr. Craft helped lead UTHSC College of Medicine, Knoxville through a period of remarkable growth, including expansion of residency and fellowship programs and the historic transition from the Graduate School of Medicine to the College of Medicine, Knoxville. Thank you for your leadership, mentorship, and more than 30 years of service. Enjoy retirement, Dr. Craft.

Jennifer Ferris, MHS, CCRC, is helping shape the future of research at UTHSC College of Medicine, Knoxville.

As Director of Research and Director of the Office of Research Support, she has built the infrastructure that supports investigators from idea to ex*****on. This year, she became the first Knoxville campus recipient of the university-wide Alston Exempt Staff Award, recognizing her leadership and lasting impact on clinical research.

Read more about her work and what it means for UTHSC COM-Knoxville: https://news.uthsc.edu/building-the-foundation-for-research-success-jennifer-ferris-makes-history-at-ut-health-sciences-in-knoxville/

Join us Friday, May 8, 2026, for the John W. Whittington, M.D. Endowed Lecture: Endocrine Surgery in Knoxville. This complimentary CME conference covers the latest advances in endocrine surgery. Registration is required. Details: https://com.utmck.edu/cme/courses/whittington/main.cfm