- Our People
50 Heroes: Dr. Roy Martin
Dr. Roy Martin once described being human this way: “Being human is a journey we take, hopefully together,” he said. “A journey with people we don’t find it easy to work with but from whom we continue to learn more....
- Our People
Campus love stories
By Jan Jarvis Movies have been made, books written and TV shows created about office romances that go wrong and sometimes very right. At UNT Health Science Center, there are plenty of romances that have gone right. Whether they find...
- On Campus
Student starts new self-help podcast
By Diane Smith Being at the top of the class was the norm for Kalan Barnes. But when she started medical school at UNT Health Science Center last fall, she was filled with self-doubt. “When you get into medical school,...
- COVID-19
Should I be concerned about coronavirus? Hear from our experts.
What is a Coronavirus? Named after the crown-like projections on their surfaces, coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common among different animal species such as bats, cattle, camels, and cats. While it’s rare that animal coronaviruses infect...
- Our People
UNTHSC official earns national award for HIV prevention leadership
By Alex Branch David Mansdoerfer, Special Assistant to UNT Health Science Center President Dr. Michael R. Williams, has received a national honor for his leadership on the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS. Prior to joining UNTHSC in September, Mansdoerfer served...
- Education
Students learn to use animals to improve patient outcomes
By Diane Smith Cokeita’s wavy hair spilled on the ground at the feet of several physical therapy students – she had no idea her tresses were a source of inspiration. The students pondered a class assignment: How could they incorporate...
- Our People
50 Heroes: Dr. Patricia Gwirtz
Dr. Patricia Gwirtz Associate Dean in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Dr. Gwirtz pours her heart into the Medical Sciences Program. Her dedication and intelligence are a big reason why the one-year Master of Science program is considered one...
- Our People
50 Heroes: Dr. Edward Elko
Dr. Elko retired in 1996, but his name remains engrained on medical education at HSC. Each year, a group of TCOM students are placed in Elko College, one of six Advisory Colleges, which are mentoring networks that serve as a...
- Research
Would you want to know?
By Jan Jarvis Beverly Dittmer is the kind of high-spirited West Texas woman who never backs away from a fight. Over 76 years, this plucky woman has faced a few, from breast cancer to her husband Paul’s diagnosis with Alzheimer’s...
- Community
Partnerships in service build stronger community
By Sally Crocker Great things happen when community partners work together, and the collaborations between the UNTHSC School of Public Health and various local organizations continue to grow stronger as more is done to impact the community. Two years ago,...
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