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A Rite of Passage

July 28, 2023

A Rite of Passage

The white coat is one of the most visible symbols of the health care profession. John DeToledo, M.D., TTUHSC interim dean of the School of Medicine, said this ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year future doctors at most medical schools across the country.

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tags: Education, Feature Stories, Lubbock, School of Medicine, Statline

High Temperatures Can Impact Patients Taking Medications

July 10, 2023

High Temperatures Can Impact Patients Taking Medications

Extreme heat is one of the most common and preventable weather-related causes of death in the United States, so people need to know the signs and symptoms of heat-related stress, especially if someone is taking medication.

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tags: Amarillo, School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Statline, Stories

TTUHSC-TTU Research Collaboration Leads to Possible Drug Targets for Leishmaniasis

June 26, 2023

TTUHSC-TTU Research Collaboration Leads to Possible Drug Targets for Leishmaniasis

As many as 1 million new Leishmaniasis cases are diagnosed each year and more than 350 million people are at risk of infection. Some forms of the disease also have emerged in Mexico and Texas in recent years.

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tags: Research, School of Medicine, Statline, Stories

Summer Safety Tips

June 15, 2023

Summer Safety Tips

Brian Kendall, M.D., TTUHSC assistant professor of Emergency Medicine, said it’s no coincidence that serious trauma and injury cases usually spike during the season that most of us associate with rest and recreation.

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tags: School of Medicine, Statline, Stories

TTUHSC Dermatologist Discusses Misconceptions Regarding Skin Cancer

June 15, 2023

TTUHSC Dermatologist Discusses Misconceptions Regarding Skin Cancer

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center dermatologist Michelle Tarbox, M.D., addresses some common misconceptions about skin cancer.

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tags: School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

A Loss for Our TTUHSC Family

May 27, 2023

A Loss for Our TTUHSC Family

For 17 years Dr. Berk led the TTUHSC School of Medicine as Dean, and did so with unwavering commitment.

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tags: School of Medicine, Statline, Stories

Motivation From the Heart

May 24, 2023

Motivation From the Heart

While the TTU System aimed to cast a spotlight on these individuals and their work, the honorees chose to cast that light onto others, sharing their humble gratitude toward those who helped, guided and inspired them.

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tags: School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Population and Public Health, Statline, Stories, Values, Vision

TTUHSC Honors Class of 2023 at Commencement Ceremonies

May 23, 2023

TTUHSC Honors Class of 2023 at Commencement Ceremonies

TTUHSC hosted commencement ceremonies for its 1,669-member Class of 2023.

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tags: Feature Stories, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Professions, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, School of Population and Public Health, Statline, Stories

TTUHSC School of Medicine Celebrates Groundbreaking Accelerated Program Milestone, Rankings

May 22, 2023

TTUHSC School of Medicine Celebrates Groundbreaking Accelerated Program Milestone, Rankings

TTUHSC School of Medicine received top rankings from the American Academy of Family Physicians and U.S. News & World Reports.

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tags: School of Medicine, Statline, Stories

TTUHSC Professor Gives Presentation at ACOG Meeting

May 19, 2023

TTUHSC Professor Gives Presentation at ACOG Meeting

Robert Kauffman, M.D., a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at TTUHSC, was selected to present May 20 at the ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting in Baltimore.

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tags: Research, School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

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