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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.

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.

Learning Management Systems and the Future of Digital Learning

With the advent of digital learning platforms and the integration of sophisticated LMS, education is entering a new era that promises enhanced accessibility, personalized instruction and collaborative learning opportunities.

Texas Tech Health Check Celebrates 100th Episode

Texas Tech Health Check, a podcast produced by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, will celebrate its 100th episode with a special hosted by TTUHSC President Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D.

Immersive Virtual Reality for Case-Based Learning

Abby Buterbaugh, MMS, PA-C, and Christina Robohm-Leavitt, DMSc, MS, PA-C, spoke about the potential of VR in medical education and how it is being used in the TTUHSC Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program.

TTUHSC Honors School of Nursing Faculty and Staff

Several Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing faculty were awarded this year for their unparalleled contributions to medical education and patient care.

Willed Body Memorial Service Honors Those Who Donated

On Memorial Day each May, a service is conducted to pay respect to the Willed Body Program donors and their families.

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.

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.

TTUHSC Honors Class of 2023 at Commencement Ceremonies

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

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.

TTUHSC Making a Mark on the World

In its 2023 edition of the “Global 2000 List by the Center for World University Rankings” released, TTUHSC ranked among the top 7.9% of 20,531 universities worldwide for 2023.

TTUHSC’s Urbatsch Hosts 2023 Gordon Research Conference

Ina Urbatsch, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry at the TTUHSC School of Medicine, hosted the 2023 Multidrug Efflux Systems GRC March 26-31 in Galveston, Texas.

Examining the Current State of the Opioid Crisis

Zach Sneed, Ph.D., discussed the drivers behind the crisis, as well as the latest developments, trends and challenges in the ongoing fight against opioid addiction.

Taking a Big Step in Structural Biology

Luis Cuello, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Cell Physiology and Molecular Biophysics at the TTUHSC School of Medicine, was awarded a five-year R35 MIRA grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

U.S. News & World Report Ranks TTUHSC Among Best Graduate Schools for 2024

According to U.S. News & World Report, several TTUHSC programs were named among the top 100 programs from across the nation.

TTUHSC School of Medicine Students Host Docs for a Day Minicamp

TTUHSC SNMA hosted Estacado Early College High School (EECHS) students at the Docs for a Day Minicamp Thursday, May 4, which included a wide range of clinical simulations.

Alpha Omega Alpha Banquet Celebrates Induction of TTUHSC School of Medicine Students and Faculty

The 2023 Alpha Omega Alpha Banquet was held March 24, with inductees that included faculty, residents, fellows, TTUHSC School of Medicine alumni and students from the class of 2023.

TTUHSC Creates Free Medication Aide Certification in partnership with Cisco College

TTUHSC Managed Care and TTUHSC Abilene School of Nursing have partnered with Cisco College to launch the Correctional Medication Aide (CMA) Program, an initiative aimed at streamlining health care.

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