College of Health Professions News

What drew you to HSC and why did you accept a position here? I was at HSC for 11 years before I left to work at Hawai’i Pacific University for a few years.  That was a great experience, but I was ready to be back closer to home! What are your favorite spots you have discovered […]

What drew you to HSC and why did you accept a faculty position here? After previously teaching Nutrition for many years, I pivoted and re-entered the clinical world as a Dietitian working directly with patients for a few years. Although, I did enjoy my role providing nutrition therapy to patients, I made it my goal to find […]

What drew you to HSC and why did you accept a faculty position here? I was drawn to the innovative and collaborative atmosphere I felt at UNTHSC. In addition, the opportunity to be part of the team starting a new degree program is unique and exciting. Starting out as a new faculty member at HSC, what are your […]

What drew you to HSC and why did you accept a faculty position here?  I was drawn to HSC because of its strong commitment to building a healthier community and its emphasis on preparing future healthcare professionals.  I accepted the faculty position here because I see HSC as a place where I can contribute meaningfully using my […]

Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, dean of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s School of Health Professions, was honored with the prestigious 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award by The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. The award recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to the medical profession through excellence in […]

Every year, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Department of Physical Therapy honors one of its distinguished alumni with the Benjamin Sergeant Award. Named after Benjamin Sergeant, an alumnus from the DPT Class of 2014, the award celebrates his enduring impact on the field despite a career tragically cut short. […]

After graduating from The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s PA program in 2008, Meredith Yount spent time in private practice before finding her passion for serving the uninsured community of Fort Worth at Mercy Clinic. Learn more about how HSC paved the way for Yount’s current role at Mercy Clinic […]

Physician Assistant Studies’ business coordinator Kim Williams was recently honored by the Association for Healthcare Administrative Professionals at an award ceremony in June for chairing and co-chairing two major professional events. During her tenure, she has planned both virtual and in-person conferences. “Kim has worked to advocate for her profession and encouraged others to seek […]

A full team of physical therapy students and faculty from The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently joined Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine students on a medical mission trip to rural West Texas. The mission, part of the Rural Osteopathic Medical Education, or ROME, program, traditionally involved only TCOM students. […]