Research unites TCOM, College of Health Professions and College of Public Health

March 21, 2024 • CHP News

Prp Main ScaledTwo second-year students from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine connected with professors from the College of Public Health and the College of Health Professions. The collaboration among schools of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth resulted in important research on adolescent health. The work left an indelible — and possible career-trajectory-changing — mark on the two students.

Students Allison Hendon and Ameilia Gillespie were both accepted into TCOM’s Pediatric Research Program, an interdisciplinary mentored research experience designed to enhance students’ research awareness and knowledge. The pair worked with CPH professor Dr. Stacey Griner and CHP professor PA Amanda Brosnan, both of whom mentor for the PRP. Their interdisciplinary project eventually produced two poster presentations at conferences

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