College of Medicine Interview Packet
We are pleased you will be visiting our campus and we look forward to your arrival. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine has well over 13,000 alumni and we continue to provide excellent medical training in one of the nation's largest medical centers. The College of Medicine combines an outstanding educational experience and top quality research with an exciting and comprehensive exposure to health care delivery. At the College of Medicine, we are providing our students with the tools to cope with issues of the 21st century. Our commitment is to continue the strong tradition of the College which has prepared outstanding clinicians, investigators, educators and physician managers. The enthusiasm and dedication of our faculty, administration, staff and students allows us to do this in a supportive environment.
If you wish to pursue a career in academic medicine and research, the College of Medicine also offers the combined MD/PhD degrees.Research is a vital component of the University's program and the College of Medicine is committed to promoting its health science and biomedical research mission. Research opportunities include: Genomics and Bioinfomatics, Vascular Biology, Neurobiology of Brain Diseases and Connective Tissue Diseases. The newly established UT Cancer Institute was recently accepted as a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. The Neuroscience Institute is one of the largest concentrated neuroscience programs in the country and has achieved an international reputation as a preeminent center for neuroscience. Faculty at the UTHSC are leaders in the field of mouse genetics and are responsible for the establishment of research consortia such as the Tennessee Mouse Genome Consortium and the Complex Trait Consortium.
The University is also home to the Center for Health Services Research, Institute for Women's Health and the Center for Health Disparities. While you have the opportunity to visit our campus, our goal is for you to "get to know" the UTHSC College of Medicine. We hope you will enjoy your learning experience and we look forward to your arrival. The only thing you need to bring is a copy of your interview appointment letter, lots of questions and a lot of energy!
Please contact us with any questions or concerns you may have at 901.448.5400.
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