HEALTH PROFESSIONS THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SPRING 2022
Proud of Our Past, Excited for Our Future
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UTHSC Chancellor Peter F. Buckley, MD Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operations Officer Kennard Brown, JD, MPA, PhD, FACHE Vice Chancellor, Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs Cindy Russell, PhD, RN Dean, College of Health Professions Stephen E. Alway, PhD, FACSM Senior Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies James A. Carson, PhD, FACSM Executive Associate Dean for Academic, Faculty, and Student Affairs Neale R. Chumbler, PhD Assistant Dean, Faculty Affairs Patrick N. Plyler, PhD Assistant Dean, Student Affairs Richard J. Kasser, PhD, PT
< Through the Years
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CoHP goes from modest start to statewide impact
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CoHP researchers gain grants, attention
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Chair, Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology Ashley W. Harkrider, PhD Chair, Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences Neale R. Chumbler, PhD Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy Anne H. Zachry, PhD, OTR/L Chair, Department of Physical Therapy R. Barry Dale, DPT, PhD, OCS, SCS, MBA, ATC, CSCS Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Affairs Love Collins, III, MBA Associate Vice Chancellor for Development Bethany Goolsby, JD Senior Director, Advancement Services and Annual Giving Cherisa Lewis
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Assistant Vice Chancellor, Alumni Affairs Chandra Tuggle Associate Director of Development – College of Health Professions Ariel O’Brien Director of Alumni Programs Terri Catafygiotu
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Communications and Marketing Sally Badoud, MBA Editors Peggy Reisser, MASC, Heather Witt Contributing Writers Amelia Ables, Jennifer Langford Peggy Reisser, Heather Witt, Julie Beeler Designer Adam Gaines Photographers Jay Adkins, Brandon Dill, SAGE Creative On the Cover: Inside an early hematology lab.
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From the Dean As we look back on 2021, I am proud to say that COVID-19 did not prevent the College of Health Professions from making substantial progress. Furthermore, we are resolved that COVID will not prevent us from moving toward our goals for growing new and existing degree programs, increasing our research efforts and productivity, and expanding our college’s impact on our community. The College of Health Professions is privileged to work with outstanding students who have come to us from our state, as well as states and countries beyond the borders of Tennessee. Our faculty and staff are committed to helping our students graduate on time. This was illustrated by the 107 graduates at our in-person commencements in Knoxville and Memphis in 2021. Additionally, our graduates have continued to achieve exceptional first-time pass rates for licensure of 93%-100%. The college had many successes in 2021: • We completed national searches for vacant administrative positions. R. Barry Dale, DPT, PhD, MBA, previously the chair of Physical Therapy at the University of South Alabama, was recruited to fill the position of chair and program director of the Department of Physical Therapy at UTHSC. Neale R. Chumbler, PhD, formerly dean of the College of Health and Public Service at the University of North Texas, accepted the role of chair of the Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences at UTHSC. Dr. Chumbler has also assumed the role of executive associate dean of Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs for the college, and will provide oversight for accreditation and program development. Patrick N. Plyler, PhD, who is a professor in the Department of Audiology and program director for Audiology, was named assistant dean of Faculty Affairs. • We moved to the final stages of obtaining state approval to begin a Master of Science Pathologists’ Assistant Program in the Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences. This unique program will train graduates to fill badly needed positions in medical examiner offices in the Mid-South. • We received approval to reduce the out-of-state tuition for our training programs, as a way to reduce financial barriers for students who wish to come to UTHSC to train. • The Office of Research, under the direction of James A. Carson, PhD, FACSM, senior associate dean for Research and Graduate Studies, has seen a record increase in all-college funding for research and service proposals that has exceeded $8.7 million dollars between 2018-2021. The 2022 fiscal year has already started strong with more than $2.2 million in awards in the first six months, of which more than $1.6 million was awarded to faculty in the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology. • Phase 1 of the building renovation for the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology in Knoxville was completed, allowing much of the department to move into new state-of-the-art space in the UT Conference Center. Plans are underway for the Phase 2 that will allow all the department’s faculty and clinics to be under the same roof. • Approval was granted by the university to rename the Division of Rehabilitation Sciences to the Division of Regenerative and Rehabilitation Sciences. This new name aligns with UTHSC’s strategic research goals and will allow us to bring together the disciplines of regeneration with rehabilitation. Dr. Carson, who remains the division chief, has also been named the deputy director for the Tennessee Institute of Regenerative Medicine. We hope to recruit our first director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, who will help establish diverse and inclusive student and faculty environments for recruitment and retention and help to establish policies for social justice and equity in our college. We welcomed our new chancellor, Peter Buckley, MD, and we look forward to continuing to drive our college’s mission forward with Dr. Buckley’s support. Dr. Buckley will be speaking at our college’s 50-year anniversary celebration this fall. I hope that you can join us and meet him at that time. We appreciate and value your support, as we work together to embrace change today, that will fuel growth for tomorrow. Thank you for your part in helping us to make strides, as we seek to recruit and train a wider workforce of health care leaders, clinicians, and researchers who will impact health care delivery and allow us to improve our communities, our state, and our world. Be healthy and be safe!
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From the Chancellor The College of Health Professions has much to be proud of at 50 years of age. Over the past half century, the college has distinguished itself with strong academic programs, outstanding and dedicated students, and tangible community engagement that has helped many live better lives locally and across the state. I am honored to be joining the University of Tennessee Health Science Center at this celebratory time for the College of Health Professions, and I am committed to supporting the college in its growth. As alumni, you can be proud of your college’s past and present. However, we must keep our eyes on the future. Already, new faculty recruits, increased attention to research, and new program offerings are setting the college up to meet the challenges of our rapidly changing health care landscape. Certainly, COVID-19 has shown us all how quickly things can change in our daily lives. Perhaps, the essential role health care professionals play has never been more appreciated over the last 50 years than it is now. That appreciation stands to increase, as we face whatever health issues are to come. I was attracted to Memphis and UTHSC by many things – the history of the university and its exciting future, the hospitality of the people I met, the beautiful river and neighborhoods of the city, and, yes, the great food. Seen through the eyes of this newcomer, I can tell you that it is all extraordinary. As I settle into my new role at UTHSC, I look forward to meeting our College of Health Professions alumni, who live and provide outstanding care across the state and elsewhere. Please know that your support is vital to the college’s next 50 years and beyond. Thank you for all you do, and I look forward to working with you, as we move into the future together. Sincerely,
Peter Buckley, MD Chancellor The University of Tennessee Heath Science Center
AN ILLUSTRIOUS HISTORY What today is the College of Health Professions at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center started small and has grown over last half century to encompass four departments and one division across a wide spectrum of health care professions. It can trace early roots to 1922 with the introduction of a small medical technology program in Memphis. In 1972, what is now the College of Health Professions was formed, when various programs were brought together into one college. The college is home to the departments of Audiology and Speech Pathology, Diagnostic and Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and the Division of Regenerative and Rehabilitative Sciences. It includes
campuses in Memphis and Knoxville, where students and faculty participate in training, clinical practice, and research designed to help the citizens of Tennessee have better lives. Four of our programs are ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the Top 50 nationally among like programs. This includes the doctoral program in Audiology (26), the master’s program in Speech and Language Pathology (38), the master’s program in Occupational Therapy (42), and the doctoral program in Physical Therapy (49). We are proud of the accomplishments of the college, its students, and its graduates, and look forward to what is to come in the next 50 years and beyond.
Progress Through the Years 1922
The School of Medical Technology is founded at the Memphis General Hospital by Dr. Harry Schmeisser, chair of the UT Memphis Department of Pathology. Registered Nurse Mabel Ward is the instructor of the female-only program. Florence Frost and Ethel Holmes are the first students.
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The Dental Hygiene Program is founded within the UT Memphis College of Dentistry.
1936
John Gaston Hospital opens, replacing Memphis General Hospital. The new facility allows for expansion of the medical technology curriculum.
1946
The School of Medical Technology becomes formally affiliated with UT Memphis, and students begin receiving a certificate of completion from UT Memphis.
1951
The Cytotechnology Program is founded within the UT Memphis College of Medicine Department of Pathology, as a source of trained personnel for the U.S. Public Health Service pilot mass-screening for cervical cancer.
1953
The Radiologic Technology Program is founded within the UT Memphis College of Medicine Department of Radiology.
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The Medical Record Administration Program is founded at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.
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The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology is established at UT Knoxville with Dr. Freeman McConnell as the department head.
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The UT Memphis Physical Therapy Program is founded in the College of Medicine Department of Medicine.
1966
The Allied Health Professions Personnel Training Act is passed, its purpose is “to increase the opportunities for training of medical technologists and personnel in other allied health professions, and to improve the educational quality of the schools training such personnel.”
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The proposal to form a College of Allied Health Professions at UTHSC is submitted to the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees.
1972
The college is founded as the College of Community and Allied Health Professions with four departments: Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology (all formerly part of the College of Medicine); and Dental Hygiene (formerly in the College of Dentistry). Dr. Lee Holder is appointed dean.
1973
The Baptist Memorial Hospital Medical Record Administration program is transferred to the College of Community and Allied Health Professions.
1985
The college name is changed to the College of Allied Health Sciences.
1988
The new Occupational Therapy Program admits its first class of five students in 1988.
1993
Medical Records Administration is renamed Health Information Management.
2008
Health Information Management becomes Health Informatics and Information Management.
2009
The UT Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology becomes affiliated with the College of Allied Health Sciences.
2010
Dr. Noma Anderson is appointed dean of the college, becoming the first African American to serve as a dean at UTHSC.
2012
The Physician Assistant Studies Program is added to the college, but is moved to the College of Medicine in 2016.
2014
The college name is changed to the College of Health Professions.
2016
The Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center is opened, serving as a student-run, pro bono pediatric OT clinic for the Memphis community.
2019
The Division of Rehabilitation Sciences is created to foster research within the college.
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The Departments of Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Health Informatics and Information Management are merged to become the Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences.
2021
The Division of Rehabilitation Sciences becomes the Division of Regenerative and Rehabilitation Sciences.
Years CoHP Deans Degree(s) Title 1972-1982 Lee Holder BS, MPH, PHD Dean 1982-1984 Ralph A. Hyde BS, MA, EdD, Acting Dean 1984-1997 William G. Hinkle BS, MS, PhD Dean 1997 Brenta Davis EdD Dean 1997-2005 Susan Mansfield EdD Dean 2005-2008 William R. Frey PhD Interim Dean 2008-2009 William R. Frey PhD Dean 2009-2010 Barbara H. Connolly PT, DPT, EdD, FAPTA Interim Dean 2010-2016 Noma Bennett Anderson PhD Dean 2016-2017 Lori Gonzalez PhD Interim Dean 2017-Present Stephen E. Alway PhD Dean
BY THE NUMBERS
664 TOTAL ENROLLMENT
264
AUD BOARD PASS RATE
100%
AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH PATHOLOGY ENROLLMENT
PRESENTATIONS
77 BS ASP | 113 MS SLP | 74 AUD
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MS SLP BOARD PASS RATE
PUBLICATIONS
100%
43
103
120
177
22 MLS/CLS 10 MCP 71 HIIM
PASS RATE WITHIN FIRST
PASS RATE
DIAGNOSTIC AND HEALTH SCIENCES ENROLLMENT
PHYSICAL THERAPY ENROLLMENT
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ENROLLMENT
98.3%
YEAR AFTER GRADUATION
100%
PASS RATES
100% 94% MCP
MLS/CLS
DDHS PRESENTATIONS
15
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
9
15
PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICATIONS
6
2
MLS/CLS
DDHS PUBLICATIONS
21
288
133
TOTAL GRADUATES
75
65
15
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MASTERS
DOCTORATE
CERTIFICATE
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CoHP Research on the Rise! Conducting research and scientific discovery that positively impacts health is a critical component of the overall mission of the College of Health Professions to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community. Despite the challenging environment last year, faculty continued to expand their research efforts and made significant contributions to the overall research mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. In 2021, faculty participated in a record 71 grant submissions, a tremendous increase from only 18 total grant submissions in 2017. Remarkably, our faculty were the lead investigators on 51 of these submissions. Further, these grant submissions requested over $82 million in research funds, a noteworthy increase from the $1.8 million requested for research funds by our faculty in 2017. In addition to increasing grant submissions, faculty are also seeing increased funding success. Research awards for the current fiscal year are already at record levels. During the first six months of this fiscal year, more than $2.2 million in awards was received. Already, this is more than double the research awards received by the college in Fiscal Year 2017. The successful completion of these new faculty-led research projects will undoubtedly accelerate the future growth of impactful scientific discovery in the upcoming years.
providing support to research faculty, staff and students with pre-award instruction, document preparation, and budget development for grant and contract submissions. The college has undergone other recent changes as well. UTHSC faculty and the university’s Office of Research completed a new five-year Operational Strategic Plan for Research, which listed regenerative sciences as an emerging area of research excellence on campus. To underscore its focus on this growing discipline, the College of Health Professions has renamed the existing Division of Rehabilitation Sciences to the Division of Regenerative and Rehabilitation Sciences (DRRS). The division will manage the regenerative and rehabilitation sciences track of the Integrated Biomedical Sciences PhD program. The new DRRS Division and PhD student track will leverage institutional strengths in stem cell and regenerative biology with our current college strength in rehabilitation science. The DRRS will provide the college with the academic visibility to draw the best graduate students and provide an environment to foster and grow regenerative and rehabilitation research in the future.
For the past three years, the CoHP Research Office has sought to facilitate faculty research success by providing resources to increase the efficiency and quality of research grant submissions. As part of that goal, the office welcomed a new team member, Grants and Contracts Coordinator Janine Twitchell, to work with faculty on research grant submissions and develop additional research assistance initiatives. Having worked with many levels of the UTHSC organization, Twitchell brings years of grant experience, as well as a strong business network to the college’s Office of Research. Among her primary duties will be
RESEARCH 2021 71 Number of grants submissions (up from 18 in 2017)
$82 Million Amount requested
in grant submissions (up from $1.8 million in 2017)
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investigators on these submissions
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Audiology and Speech Pathology Settles into ‘Beautiful New Home’ While the pandemic slowed progress on construction projects worldwide, it provided an uninterrupted opportunity for a dream team of architects, builders, and designers to renovate space in the UT Conference Center in Knoxville for the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology (ASP). Phase One renovations were completed on May 1, 2021 when the department opened two clinics, all research laboratories, two state-of-the-art classrooms, spacious student workrooms, and the administrative wing, as well as many faculty offices. After spending decades in the vintage spaces inside Neyland Stadium, ASP faculty, staff, and students are thrilled to be in the Conference Center, which is located on the western edge of downtown Knoxville, a short walk to UT’s main campus and the department’s remaining clinics. 10
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“Our new clinic at the Conference Center provides better opportunities for me and other students to engage with patients without limitations,” said Cydney Braumuller, a 3rd year AuD student, who formerly served patients in the clinics located in South Stadium Hall. “A patient I recently evaluated shared how easy it was for us to communicate with one another in the new space. Everything from the lighting to climate control to accessibility has been vastly improved. I appreciate the spaciousness and design of the sound booths and counseling rooms. I am proud to serve patients in our new clinic.” Phase Two renovations will bring more efficiencies. With its completion, faculty at the Hearing and Speech Center, as well as the Pediatric Language Clinic, will join their colleagues, and for the first time since 1972, the entire department, including all four of its busy clinics, will be housed under the same roof.
Ashley Harkrider, PhD, chair, said the new space is a major step for the department. “For the first time in decades, our graduate students can access all of their educational environments (classrooms, clinics, and research laboratories) in one facility, supported by their academic and clinical faculty who are similarly located,” she said. “The research laboratories, faculty offices, and student workrooms are arranged to facilitate collaboration and scholarly discussions. For students and faculty, opportunities for academic growth and productive communication have increased exponentially with the move to our beautiful new home.”
Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences Chair Excited About Future Neale R. Chumbler, PhD, joined the College of Health Professions in July to lead the Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences (DDHS). Since then, he has also assumed the role of executive associate dean of Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs for the college and will provide oversight for accreditation and program development for the college.
“What is so special about this opportunity is that the Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences is a new department, and as a participatory leader, I will capitalize on the strengths of the faculty to continue the longstanding success of the nationally ranked academic programs and to creatively establish new, innovative ones,” Dr. Chumbler said, when he joined UTHSC.
In these positions, he is keenly aware of the college’s past accomplishments, its current efforts, and its aspirations.
Launched in 2019, the Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences merged the Departments of Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Health Informatics and Information Management for a better structural alignment within the college.
“We’ve been around a long time and have developed so many wonderful, successful alumni who are making a great impact in the workforce here in Memphis and in the surrounding areas,” Dr. Chumbler said. “We’re still working hard developing highly qualified students, who will be the future employees.” Dr. Chumbler joined UTHSC with more than three decades of experience in academia. He served as dean of the College of Health and Public Service at the University of North Texas and professor in Rehabilitation & Health Services, where he led seven academic departments and approximately 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Chumbler has developed 13 different undergraduate and graduate courses and has mentored multiple undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral research fellows over his career.
“I am excited about partnering with the faculty to develop and implement a new bold and robust strategic plan for DDHS that will not only be congruent with the college and university strategic plan, but also will advance studentcentered, innovative educational offerings and programs that will fill the health workforce needs of Memphis and beyond, and advance interdisciplinary research by building strong research linkages across the college, UTHSC, and elsewhere in Memphis,” he said. Dr. Chumbler said the college’s graduates, who are in the workforce today, play a major role in this development. “I want to get to know the alumni,” he said. “With the COVID situation, we’ve all been kind of confined to our offices, but I look forward to getting out and about and meeting the alums, because they have an important perspective. They can help give me insights that can help us shape the curriculum or change the curriculum to better meet the needs and the jobs that they’re working in out in the community.” Dr. Chumbler’s research expertise focuses on the implementation and evaluation of applying health information technology and telehealth technologies to improve access to and quality of care and rehabilitation outcomes for community dwelling older individuals with central nervous system damage. He is currently employing this expertise in an applied research project with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He is the recipient of more than $30 million in extramural funding from organizations including the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Medical Laboratory Science Program Celebrates Milestone Fifty years before the founding of what is now the UTHSC College of Health Professions, the School of Medical Technology in the UT Department of Pathology started at the Memphis General Hospital. It had one instructor and two students.
“COVID has really impacted the lab, too, because the lab has been so busy now with all these COVID samples,” she said. “But it’s also a good use of technology, because in the early days, you wouldn’t have had such fast turnaround time with these COVID samples.”
Today, the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program in the college’s Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences has sent its more than 2,000 graduates to work in labs across the country.
All of this means that today, medical laboratory scientists are in great demand. “I get emails and phone calls all the time from recruiters all over the country looking for our graduates,” she said. “At the same time, salaries are going up, because there’s a shortage.” The demands of COVID and an aging clinical laboratory workforce have increased job opportunities in the field.
Kathy Kenwright, EdD, an associate professor, has been the director of the MLS program since 2012. She has seen it grow, as the role of medical laboratory science has expanded. New diseases, such as HIV and COVID-19; medical advances including precision medicine; and new treatments, have raised the profile of medical laboratory science as a foundational part of patient care. “Even though we’re working behind the scenes, we’re often the first people to see that a patient has a diagnosis. We really care about the patients,” she said. “I also think about the different diseases that we’ve seen that just really have had an impact on the lab,” she said. For example, diseases that have emerged have changed the way specimens are processed, as well as protocols for those who are processing them. Heightened awareness of the hazards of working in a lab has prompted stringent safety measures for medical laboratory scientists. In early photos of laboratory scientists or technicians, there were no gloves or PPE.
Dr. Kenwright’s own career encompasses almost 30 years in Memphis laboratories prior to joining UTHSC. She said medical laboratory science offers a rewarding career for anyone who is interested in health care or medicine and wants to help people behind the scenes. “It is remarkable to have an academic program to have had such a longstanding excellent reputation as the MLS program at UTHSC,” said Neale Chumbler, chair of the Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences. “The impact that our program has had on the workforce for health systems in Memphis and the surrounding areas is second to none. I am honored to work with the dedicated faculty of this stellar program.”
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The Art of Science By Jennifer Langford Dorothy Sturm (1910-1988) was an established and acclaimed Memphis artist known for her works in watercolor and enamel. In addition to her creative works, she had an accomplished career as a medical illustrator in the mid-20th Century, when photomicrographic technology was still inadequate for reproducing highquality images. She had an office for a period of time at what was then the UT Memphis campus, and collaborated frequently with Lemuel Diggs, MD, supervisor of UT Memphis’
clinical laboratories, and Ann Bell, assistant professor of Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The three co-authored “The Morphology of Blood Cells” in 1954 and the textbook “The Morphology of Human Blood Cells” in 1956. Sturm also produced a series of 57 watercolor paintings of blood cells, commissioned by Dr. Diggs as a teaching aid. These paintings hung on the walls of the Department of Clinical Pathology for many years and were later donated to the UTHSC Library’s Health Sciences Historical Collections, where they are available to view.
New Chair Sees Good Days Ahead for the PT Department By Amelia Ables
During his first semester at UTHSC, R. Barry Dale, DPT, PhD, MBA, spent time getting to know the students and faculty of the Department of Physical Therapy. “We have great people here,” he said. “We have faculty who are engaged in clinical practice and who have a perpetual mindset of personal growth and continued improvement, which is great, because we want students to know that to remain viable and effective, they have to consider themselves lifelong students of physical therapy.”
said. “The faculty has a great attitude and willingness to work together to move our mission forward, to help our students be successful. Good days are ahead for the department, and I’m excited about that.”
The College of Health Professions welcomed Dr. Dale as chair of the Department of Physical Therapy in July. A nationally recognized leader in physical therapy, Dr. Dale joined UTHSC from the University of South Alabama, where he served as a professor, department chair. and program director of the Department of Physical Therapy. With expertise in orthopedics, sports, and kinesiology, Dr. Dale has contributed to many textbook chapters and has published 33 peer-reviewed publications, presenting his research both nationally and internationally. He holds numerous certifications. They include myofascial trigger point therapist, orthopedic certified specialist, sports certified specialist, athletic trainer certified, and certified strength and conditioning specialist. Dr. Dale received his bachelor’s degree and MBA from the University of South Alabama and his master’s degree in exercise science from the University of Alabama, Birmingham. He earned his PhD in kinesiology, with a specialization in exercise physiology from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. As he continues his first year at UTHSC, he’s looking forward to what’s to come. “I’m grateful to the leadership, to the faculty, and to be part of a dynamic entity,” he
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Teaching Students the ‘Heart’ of Occupational Therapy By Heather Witt In 2021, a new face joined the Occupational Therapy Program at UTHSC, however, it is one that likely looks familiar to faculty who have been around for a while. April Cheung Hilsdon, MOT, OTR/L, joined the College of Health Professions as an instructor and academic fieldwork coordinator for the Department of Occupational Therapy. Her association with the department began years ago, when she was a student. As a 2008 graduate of the UTHSC MOT program, the academic fieldwork coordinator position offers Hilsdon an opportunity to return to a place that holds many fond memories for her. As a student, she served as the president of the Student Government Association Executive Council, helping to organize campus-wide student activities. “I enjoyed
interacting with students throughout the college at these events,” she said. “We had ice cream socials and games in the park. It was important for the students to take a break.” Working with students is something she still loves doing. As the OT academic fieldwork coordinator, she has plenty of opportunity to do that. A big part of her job is to challenge students, encouraging them to use their fieldwork placements as opportunities to break out of their comfort zones. “It’s very rewarding to watch them grow their skills and confidence throughout their fieldwork,” she said. A willingness to take on new challenges is something that graduates of the Master of Occupational Therapy program will need, as they begin to launch their careers. “Students are in such a unique position right now with the pandemic,” she said. “Health care workers are needed more than ever, and the community recognizes that more than ever. I want to encourage new graduates to stay positive and enthusiastic.” Hilsdon first saw the positive impact that health care workers, specifically occupational therapists, can have on their patients when she was much younger. “My first experience with OT came when my grandmother had a stroke,” she said. “English was her second language, and I was often the person helping her communicate with the health care team.” Hilsdon noticed how the occupational therapist worked with her grandmother to accomplish meaningful goals. “My grandmother wanted more than anything to use her chopsticks again. This was part of her culture, and her occupational therapist recognized what that meant for her. I watched the occupational therapist make modifications to chopsticks so my grandmother could manage her grasp better.” To Hilsdon, this type of interaction is at the heart of occupational therapy. “I love that OT explores the occupations of our patients. I love that we find what is truly important and use that information to engage them in the recovery process.”
PT Day of Service In November, students from the Department of Physical Therapy toured the new Recuperative Care Center at Room in the Inn (RITI) Memphis. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Tennessee Memphis District gathered to cook and serve a meal for the guests staying at the Recuperative Care Facility of Room in the Inn. In 2021, RITI Memphis opened the MidSouth’s first Recuperative Care Center for people experiencing homelessness – a 21bed unit offering recovery services for those who are released from hospitals across the Mid-South. UTHSC students learned more about the recuperative facility, where more PT volunteers will be needed in the future.
White Coat Ceremonies Celebrating their move into clinical practice, 115 students from Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Laboratory Sciences received their white coats at separate ceremonies in 2021. Family and friends were in attendance, as students donned their white coats for the first time and recited an oath of professionalism. In September, 41 occupational therapy students and 62 physical therapy students received their white coats. In April, 12 medical laboratory science students were given their white coats.
RKSTC Art Show a Record Breaker The Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center (RKSTC) held its fifth-annual Art Show and Auction, raising a recordbreaking $4,800. The event, which auctioned artwork created by children in the community who receive OT services, as well as pieces by professional artists, raises funds for the Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center, the only student-run, pro bono occupational therapy clinic in the Mid-South. “This art show is really empowering for the children who are involved and their self-esteem to say, ‘I want to do something to help the clinic,’ ” said Anne Zachry, PhD, OTR/L, chair and associate professor in the UTHSC Department of Occupational Therapy. “They are helping others, because they are so used to others helping them.”
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Outstanding Teacher Jacen Moore, PhD, MA, MT (ASCP), assistant professor in the Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences, was selected by College of Health Professions students to receive the University of Tennessee Health Science Center 2021 Outstanding Teacher Award. The award and $1,000 stipend are sponsored by the University of Tennessee Alumni Association. Dr. Moore was recognized at the UT Alumni Association Board of Governors banquet in Knoxville in June.
Spirit of Service in Bloom As part of their new student orientation, CoHP students volunteered with 901POP, an organization that repurposes fresh flowers from events to distribute to individuals who need cheering up. The students made some beautiful bouquets. The flowers were delivered to hospitals and labs, where the students will eventually complete their clinical rotations. They also wrote notes to accompany the bouquets and prepared materials for 901POP’s fall fundraiser.
MOT Student Honored at BSA Award Ceremony Third-year MOT student Tedrin Elion was recognized at the 2022 Black Student Association (BSA) Awards ceremony. Nominated by the OT faculty, Elion was recognized as a leader in his class for his academic excellence, professionalism, and true commitment to the community. According to Anita Mitchell, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, “Tedrin is an advocate and ambassador for our department and profession in all he does.” The BSA’s awards recognize the contributions and accomplishments of African American students at UTHSC.
Research in Muscle Repair Dean Alway was awarded a three-year $500,000 research grant from the Department of Defense. Dr. Alway and collaborators, James A. Carson, PhD, and Junaith S. Mohamed, PhD, from the College of Health Professions, and Michael R. Deschenes, PhD, from the College of William & Mary, are examining new cellular-based therapies for increasing the rate of restoration of muscle function after injury. “This is an exciting project, because it tests the potential for a novel nonpharmaceutical therapy that may restore normal function more quickly and allow people to regain independent living after a severe muscle injury,” Dr. Alway said.
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Teaching and Learning Center Graduates Several College of Health Professions faculty members earned certificates from the Teaching and Learning Center - Teaching Excellence Institute in 2021. The awardees were Orli Weisser-Pike OTD, OTR/L, CLVT, SCLV, CAPS, two certificates, Pedagogy of the Social Determinants of Health and Clinical Educator; Anne H. Zachry, PhD, OTR/L, Pedagogy of the Social Determinants of Health; Faith Kiphut, PT, DPT, CEEAA, CCI, LSVT, Big Certified Clinical Educator; Kelsey Klein, AuD, PhD, Instructors New to Teaching; Lauren Woods, PhD, OTR/L,(Instructors New to Teaching; Chelsea Peeler, MCP, Universal Design for Learning; and Rebecca Reynolds, EdD, RHIA, FAHIMA, Universal Design for Learning.
Faculty and Staff update Patrick Plyler, PhD, professor and program director for Audiology in the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, took on new responsibilities as the assistant dean for Faculty Affairs. Rick Kasser, PT, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, is continuing as the assistant dean for Student Affairs. Chermale Casem, formerly senior executive in Finance and Human Resources in the College of Nursing at the University of Memphis, joined the dean’s office as the assistant dean for Finance and Operations for the College of Health Professions.
Kumar Recognized for Community Support Sajeesh Kumar, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences, was awarded the 2021 Caryl E. Carpenter Excellence in Community Support Award from the Tennessee Primary Care Association (TPCA). The TPCA is a membership organization of more than 30 non-profit primary care clinic organizations operating approximately 200 clinic sites for individuals and families throughout the state.
Lancaster a UTHSC Impact Award winner The Office of Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity presented the UTHSC Impact Awards recently to recognize outstanding work being done by faculty, staff, students, and trainees at UTHSC. Stephanie Lancaster, EdD, MS, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS, an assistant professor and program director for the Master of Occupational Therapy program, was awarded the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award. She regularly teaches and mentors students, as well as interacts with faculty members, staff, and trainees, and has research focuses on teaching and learning for students with diverse needs.
Ross and Head Receive 2021 Excellence in Teaching Awards Linda Ross, MS, BS, an associate professor in the Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences, and Penny Head, PT, PhD, SCS, ATC, CSCS, who was formerly an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, were among the recipients of the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Awards. Presented annually by the Student Government Association Executive Council, these prestigious awards are given to two faculty members from each college.
ASP Students Receive First-Year Clinical Awards At ASP’s graduate student orientation in August, Grace Jepson (left) and Riley Gallagher, were awarded the Dr. Bernie Silverstein 1st Year Clinical Award for outstanding achievement in clinical activities. Jepson, an MS-SLP student, ultimately plans to work in a setting that serves children with speech and language disorders. Gallagher, an AuD student, is also leaning toward the pediatric population.
OT Student Innovation on Display First-year occupational therapy students had the chance to show off their creative takes on adaptive equipment during the annual OT Innovation Showcase. Students used basic household materials to create therapeutic products to help individuals with disabilities carry out tasks of everyday living more easily.
Researching Alzheimer’s Eun Jin Paek, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, was recently awarded an R03 Small Research Grant from the National Institutes of Health - National Institute on Aging. Dr. Paek, and her collaborator, Si On Yoon, PhD, from the University of Iowa, are examining how individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their caregivers address social communication changes related to the progression of dementia.
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Non-Traditional Student Chases Dream to Become Speech-Language Pathologist By Julie Beeler For Abby Milillo, who will complete her master’s in speech-language pathology in May, the route to her degree has not been a direct one. However, the journey has given her experiences and skills that will help her in her plans to serve individuals with neurogenic communication disorders. Her first inclination that this would be a population she wanted to serve came when she was just 14 years old. “My mother suffered a hemorrhagic stroke, which resulted in a subsequent expressive aphasia,” Milillo said. “I was able to witness firsthand how an acquired communication disorder impacts an individual and a family.” This spurred her interest in clinical mental health counseling, so she completed a bachelor’s degree at Ball State University in psychology. As a member of Ball State’s soccer team, she applied her mother’s positive attitude in the face of challenges to her approach as a student-athlete.
Milillo then went on to complete a master’s degree in sport psychology at the University of TennesseeKnoxville. While working as a sports psychology consultant, she met a family with a son, who had cerebral palsy. She began teaching the boy the same kills she would teach an athlete — how to set realistic goals, to focus on aspects within his control, to develop increased self-confidence, and to use relaxation and visualization techniques. “A lightbulb went off for me, and I realized that I loved applying mental skills training toward real life contexts aimed at improving the quality of life and participation of individuals with complex communication and physical needs,” she said. “I realized how communication is the key component to connecting with others.” It was then Milillo decided to pursue a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, so she could assist individuals and their families to participate fully in life’s connections. The pandemic brought about an opportunity to learn new ways to improve communication skills in a variety of contexts. “I learned how to conduct teletherapy, as well as to provide intervention services at an outdoor clinic at Ijams Nature Center in South Knoxville.” Milillo is proud that, as a non-traditional student, she had the determination to return to school and change her course in life to chase her dreams. While influenced by many along the way, she especially appreciates Eun Jin Paek, PhD, assistant professor of speech-language pathology. “Dr. Paek held space for me in a way that made me feel seen and valued as a person, and she pushed me academically as a student to become an evidence-based practitioner within my primary area of interest.”
PT Alumna Goes the Extra Mile By Heather Witt A triathlete, UTHSC alumna Ashley Bradford, DPT, knows a thing or two about pushing through for that extra mile. She also knows the toll running can take on an athlete’s body. “As a runner, we all get hurt here and there, so I have plenty of empathy,” she says. It was that sense of empathy, and plenty of personal experience, that drew Dr. Bradford to consider a career in physical therapy. As a runner and a dancer, she says she “had some ‘run-ins’ with PTs for various ailments and was fascinated. I loved the creativity, the energy, the hope.” As a physical therapist and clinic director at the Collierville location of Rehab Etc., Dr. Bradford has plenty of opportunities to apply that creativity and energy to help her patients. “The most fulfilling thing is seeing people turn that corner where they start believing they can get better,” she says. “That visit where they are beginning to feel better and almost don’t believe it.” Every successful step is an important mile marker on a patient’s road to recovery. Dr. Bradford is determined to go the extra mile and give back to UTHSC. Last year, she joined the newly established COHP Advisory Board. The board launched in January 2021 to aid the college in developing new opportunities to further the UTHSC mission of education, research, clinical care, and public service. For Dr. Bradford, the advisory board is an important way to stay involved with UTHSC and continue to make a difference for the program that did so much for her. “The professors helped me along the way. I gained confidence and they helped guide me to the particular field of PT I ended up in.” As an alumna, “I love that I get to be involved and have a voice,” she says. At the end of the day, it’s not about the miles you go, but the path you take. Dr. Bradford says, “I’m very thankful for my journey so far. I am glad I found something I’m passionate about and am certainly never bored! I love working with different types of people every day and hearing so many different stories. I love that PT can help people.”
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A Few Words from Our Students! “The occupational therapy program at UTHSC is something very special and provides me with endless opportunities to learn and grow as a future practitioner. The faculty go above and beyond to make sure we are learning all the material needed to excel in our careers and are always there to support us. Another reason that this program is incredible is my classmates. I would not be where I am today without the love and support from all my classmates.”
Courtney Aycock
Second-year Master of Occupational Therapy student
“I love how our program feels like a family. My classmates are some of my best friends and our faculty members are the best mentors. The audiology program feels like home!”
Alexandra Leigh Barker Third-year Clinical Doctorate in Audiology student
“UTHSC has one of the only dual cytology and histology programs. Not only has this unique combination provided me with an edge as a future job applicant, but it has immensely enriched my love and understanding of the field. The staff pushes you hard and supports you harder. I am inspired every day by both my instructors and classmates.”
Christie Fumbah
Second-year Master of Cytopathology Practice student
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“The medical laboratory sciences have always been a part of my life, because of my mother, who has worked in this field for 24 years. I am forever grateful for my hard-working professors, mother, and peers.”
Nathan Hoang
First-year Bachelor of Science Medical Laboratory Science student
“UTHSC being close by and offering an online program was a perfect fit for me! I could attend an amazing program, and even better, at a prestigious institution. I’m currently in my second term in the program and loving my decision I made to shape my future. My goals have kind of been mixed, as a Master of Health Informatics and Information Management degree opens the doors to so many avenues. I would love to explore roles, such as clinical data developer, RHIA (registered health information administrator), or database specialist.”
Marcus Hubbard
First-year Master of Health Informatics and Information Management student
“UTHSC provides diverse resources and opportunities that allow students to excel as future health care professionals and grow into the best versions of themselves.”
Chance Arnold
Second-year Doctor of Physical Therapy student
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Alum Dedicated to Improving Care for the Often Forgotten By Heather Witt Recent graduate, Hunter Morris, PharmD, MHIIM, has a passion for service and improving patient care. For the past two years, Dr. Morris has been proudly serving the nation’s veterans as an outpatient pharmacy manager with the Department of Veterans Affairs, based out of Houston, Texas. Prior to his time at the VA, Dr. Morris began working as a deputy chief of pharmacy with the Indian Health Service in Browning, Montana. “Working on the Blackfeet Reservation for 18 months allowed me to mature in my personal and professional life. Establishing a connection with such a resilient group of people in one of the most remote places in the country was a world-class experience.”
It was during his time working at the Blackfeet Community Hospital that Dr. Morris discovered the need for Hepatitis C services. “I noticed that we had numerous patients infected with the virus, but it was going unaddressed from a treatment perspective, so I decided to start a pharmacist-driven Hepatitis C clinic,” he said. “Studies continue to show that directly integrating pharmacists into patient care through chronic disease state management leads to better patient outcomes.” His work with the clinic has had a dramatic impact on local patients by beginning to cure patients of Hepatitis C, thus increasing their life expectancies. At the heart of his work is Dr. Morris’ continued belief that everyone deserves proper health care. “Even in one of the most advanced and financially prosperous countries in the world, we still have populations of disenfranchised people experiencing extreme levels of poverty, minimal access to basic health care, and a lack of proper education,” Dr. Morris said. “It is up to us to ensure that these basic human rights and necessities are extended to all.” Dr. Morris has recently taken a role as the Pharmacoeconomic and Clinical Informatics Program manager with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Houston. In this role, Dr. Morris will be putting the skills he learned during his studies at the UTHSC College of Health Professions Health Information and Informatics program to work. Dr. Morris will be responsible for medication formulary management, cost savings, revenue generation, and using data to drive decision making for pharmacy services. In addition, Dr. Morris will serve as a co-manager of pharmacy automation, and he plans to play an integral role with the expansion and implementation of electronic health records. While Dr. Morris is starting a new role, his vision remains the same. “My goal is to continue public service and touch the lives of those often forgotten,” he said.
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With Catchings are two AuD student volunteers, who are also former Lady Vol athletes. Alex Dawson (left) was on the UT women’s rowing team as an undergraduate, and Cailin Hannon (right) was a Lady Vol softball player up until her second year of graduate school at UTHSC.
Tamika Catchings Gives Back, Dreams Big with Audiology and Speech The day after her induction into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in November, former Lady Vol basketball legend, Tamika Catchings, hosted a youth basketball clinic, along with the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology Students, faculty, and staff from the program joined the former WNBA star and four-time Olympic gold medalist, along with a host of volunteer coaches from Knoxville-area high schools, to provide a fun afternoon of instruction and life lessons. Young people flocked to the clinic from around the Knoxville area, including children who receive speechlanguage and hearing services, as well as students from local Boys and Girls Club programs. At the end of the clinic, Catchings shared an inspirational message to the
group, encouraging them to “Dream Big” and work hard to reach their goals, just as she has as an individual with bilateral hearing loss who wears hearing aids. Catchings continues to generously support the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, a program she first encountered when she attended speech-language therapy sessions as a student-athlete. She now has a scholarship for AuD students in her name, as well as a fund to support young adults who need financial assistance for hearing aid repairs or replacements. Additionally, the department’s newly renovated space at the UT Conference Center in downtown Knoxville has a speech therapy room and a sound booth named for Catchings’ foundation, Catch the Stars.
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Congratulations to Our 2021 Graduates! In-person commencement ceremonies were held in 2021 for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology’s commencement was May 7 at the UT Conference Center in Knoxville. Ceremonies for the other departments in the College of Health Professions were held in Memphis on May 11 at the Renasant Convention Center for spring graduates, and December 10 at the Cannon Center or Performing Arts for fall graduates.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Robin Cunningham Tavian Holbrook Sharnise S. Katherine Lita Pierson Ashley Rimmer Chasity Watson
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Keiona Jenise Blackman Brett Field Tamela Isabel Zachary Mebane Kaitlynn Ann Messler Calen Jonathan Moore Sade Paula-Aquino Nicholas Adam Pharr Joseph William Zitnyar
MASTER OF CYTOPATHOLOGY PRACTICE Savanna Altman Amanda Bodkin Victoria E. DeJarnatt Samantha Lyn Douglas Taylor Drake Dewania K. Summers Jada Sutton
MASTER OF HEALTH INFORMATICS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
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Daniel Kail Deborah J. Morley Divya Patel Komal Chirag Patel Rohini Patel Urvi Viren Patel Drew Prescott Robert Kyle Reynolds John Kenneth Rickett Jesus Rodriguez Kaila Renee Smith-Casey Katherine Speer Katrena Stone Andrea Kelly Tartera
MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Megan Nichole Altom Laurel Jeanette Barnett Montana Rashae Bawcum Logan Ryan Buckner Kaley Elizabeth Campbell Carlie Alexis Carter Anayston Page Casey Rachel Michelle Crabtree Juliana Crossett Madison Culpepper Jalin Tiaira Davis Samantha Davis Elizabeth Hurley Denton Bailey Alisah Diprima Jordyn Baleigh Gooch Alice Graham Taylor Anne Harrell Zachery Ty Harrington Liberty Cheyenne Harris Summer K. Hood Carolynn Marie Keane Serena Haresh Khiantani Sarika Maymoundok Alexandra Bailey Miller Kathryn Morgan Leah Beth Murray Alyssa Lynn Oldani Pamela Ponce Emily Rayder Sarah Grace Rogers
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Erica Danielle Smith Samantha Jane Stein Kaylee Ann Stem Logan Wayne Stem Kaleigh Dawn Stevens Caitlyn Strietelmeier Emylee Ann Williams Haley Danielle Woodward Jessica Leigh Wright Madeline Elizabeth Young
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
James Kenly Ayres Jonathan Dean Bailey Robert Joseph Braniecki III Megan Brooke Brauer Megan Elizabeth Brawner Stephanie Bruns Emily Burchfield Paul Nolen Burton Devan Renee Canaday Sierra Brooke Cothron Justin Wade Creasy Andrea Grace De Sanctis Kelsey Grace Dobbs Katherine Dunnavant Zackary Stephen Feathers Jordan Micaela Galloway Katie Marie Glover Steven Timothy Gordon Kata Gregg Steven Gruver Catherine Gaines Hall Sadie Ann Hollis Tyler Michael Hunter Benjamin Jacobs Connor Joseph Kathryn A. Kelly Lauren Elizabeth Kelly Lindsey Kneeland Alicia Nicole Lawson Trey Kamran Linville Justin Alexander Matias Celia Margaret Meloni Catherine Elder Morgan Justin Glen Morris
Jonathan Coy Morrison Briana McBride Norwood Austin Orr Andrew Christopher Parsons Kajal Bharat Patel Melanie Ruth Peggs Samuel Pinzur Abigail Christine Porter Alesha Marie Quinn Evan David Reiley Ellen Schingle Natalie Schmutz Savannah Kay Seeley Christian Caroline Sillyman Jenna Lemon Simmons Tanner Cole Simmons Ethan Bryce Stanfield Charles Edward Teague III Olivia Tucker Tharp Kurt Volking Trevor Wallace Emily Marceau Warden Jacob Riley Watts Zachary Robert Wier Olivia Grace Wilkerson Tanner Joseph Zachry
DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY
Blaire Barnhart Amy Becker Francesca Gabriella Blasio Bailee Michele Clausen Jesse Mahala Combs Katherine L Conrad Savanah Noelle Dipasquantonio Gabrielle Leah Doobrow Aspen Marie Gutknecht Jacob Steven Parsons Madison Anne Pennington Madeline Denise Richards Teresa Marie Russell Marisa Fazzari Ryan Ashlee F. Searer Nina M. Thomas
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Lindsay Elizabeth Abrams Charlotte Anderson Abigail Baker Hillary Baker Elizabeth Brown Emily Bultman Margaret Bentley Childress Shannon Clark Tyler Coldiron
Elissa Candace Doll Kathryn Dresden Jessica Dunn Travis L. Duvier Natalie Falconer Samantha Fanella Elena Gottlick Lindsay Graham Andrew Sinclair Grimball Bailey Grisham Elizabeth Hawley Amy Hines Rachel Holland Jennifer Hopper Katherine Hubbard Michaela Kelly Megan Kusenda Sydney Laurens Lampley Emma Laugherty Anna Kate Love Deneen Matheson Hannah McAdams Laura Elizabeth McCall Kaitlyn McGruther Amelia Mann McLemore Jessica Mink Mallory Mobley Kayla Morris Ashley Wren Morrow Kelsey Naler Holly Petherick Logan Ricker Olivia Robbins Rachel Rowland Abigail Seal Emily Roberta Shor Katelyn Shubert Madison Trent Kaitlyn L. Turner Abbie Van Horn Angela Marie Vatrano Sarah Ward Mikayla Dawn Welch Abigail Werner Alison West Bailey Amanda Whited Kathryn Worley
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH PATHOLOGY Jordan E. Adams Rebekah Leigh Bobo Carly Blake Boros Jessi L. Brown Melissa Ann Burns Keaton Marie Cofer
Ellender Gwendolyn Condra Brooke Anne Daniels Reed Elizabeth Dixon Emily Nancy Fabel Isabella D. Freeman Madeline Grace Gonzalez Katie S. Graves Claire E. Greer Haven J. Helmandollar Keely M. Houk Abigail C. Hovdet Letty E. Irvin Azhar Muhsen Isa Baylee Ann Johnson Tracy Elizabeth Kammerer Neale M. Kemp Nora E. Khaddouma Kassidie Reagan Kirkham Rachel Blaire Kyker Madeline Elise Ledman Lauren Paige-Zoe Mazeall Skylar Danielle Miles Margaret A. Murr Lauren Renee Neuhoff Morgan A. Newton Kallie Renee Nixon Abigail Alaine Ogg Eva Douglas Parks Rylie Alexis Patterson Rachel E. Paty Maggie Renee Petty Lauryn Norah Pokallus Amerada Ashland Ragsdale Sarah Anne Ray Madison Faith Reedy Darrin Spencer Rhines Nicole E. Richmond Shannon O. Roberts Allie M. Ruhlander Maggie A. Sloe Lilly M. Sorah Leah Johannah Spradlin Kelsey Stone Maggie Strassburger Katelyn N. Strong Hannah E. Terrell Caleb Timothy Texeira Caroline Dorris Van Hooser Caylee A. Walker Kaityln D. White Shelby Williams Callie Elizabeth Wilmore Jamie Hannah Winberg
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Student Leaders Honored The College of Health Professions is proud to recognize the following students honored during the 2021 Commencement ceremonies.
ALPHA ETA SOCIETY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Robin Cunningham
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH PATHOLOGY Rebekah Leigh Bobo Jessi L. Brown Reed Elizabeth Dixon Claire E. Greer Haven J. Helmandollar Keely M. Hook Abigail C. Hovdet Tracy Elizabeth Kammerer Madeline Elise Ledman Margaret A. Murr Kallie Renee Nixon Rachel E. Paty Madison Faith Reedy Nicole E. Richmond Shannon O. Roberts Allie M. Ruhlander Maggie Strassburger Caleb Timothy Texeira Caylee A. Walker
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Abigail Elizabeth Baker Margaret Bently Childress Shannon N. Clark Jessica M. Dunn Elizabeth R. Hawley Michaela R. Kelly Laura Elizabeth McCall Rachel M Rowland Katelyn L. Shubert
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Nicholas Adam Pharr Joseph William Zitnyar
MASTER OF CYTOPATHOLOGY PRACTICE Victoria E. DeJarnatt
MASTER OF HEALTH INFORMATICS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Folabi Aringanjoye
MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Laurel Jeanette Barnett Anayston Page Casey Elizabeth Hurley Denton Alice Graham Serena Haresh Khiantani Alexandra Bailey Miller Kathryn Morgan Leah Beth Murray Emily Rayder Samantha Jane Stein
DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY Blaire Barnhart Madeline Denise Richards Teresa Marie Russell
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Megan Brooke Brauer Megan Elizabeth Brawner Stephanie Bruns Jordan Micaela Galloway Steven Gruver Catherine Gaines Hall Sadie Ann Hollis
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Kathryn A. Kelly Jonathan Coy Morrison Melanie Ruth Peggs Samuel Pinzur Jenna Lemon Simmons Ethan Bryce Stanfield
FACULTY NOMINEES Steven Doettl Orli Weisser-Pike
HONORS GRADUATES AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY HIGHEST HONORS Rebekah Leigh Bobo Jessi L. Brown Emily Nancy Fabel Claire E. Greer Jade J. Helmandollar Keely M. Houk Abigail C. Hovdet Margaret A. Murr Kallie Renee Nixon Abigail Alaine Ogg Eva Douglas Parks Nicole E. Richmond Shannon O. Roberts Allie M. Ruhlander Lily M. Sorah HIGH HONORS Melissa Ann Burns I sabella D. Freeman Katie S. Graves Baylee Ann Johnson Kassidie Reagan Kirkham Skylar Danielle Miles Lauren Renee Neuhoff
Rylie Alexis Patterson Maggie A. Sloe Leah Johannah Spradlin Hannah E. Terrell Caroline Dorris Van Hooser Jamie Hannah Winberg HONORS Reed Elizabeth Dixon Tracy Elizabeth Kammerer Madeline Elise Ledman Rachel E. Paty Madison Faith Reedy Maggie Strassburger Caleb Timothy Texeira Caylee A. Walker
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AWARDS MASTER OF CYTOPATHOLOGY PRACTICE Savanna Altman Amanda Bodkin Victoria E. DeJarnatt
MASTER OF HEALTH INFORMATICS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Urvi Viren Patel
PROGRAM AWARDS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Frances Guthrie Outstanding Student Award in Medical Technology Robin Cunningham
Alice Scott Hitt Faculty Award in Medical Laboratory Science Lita Pierson
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Brenta G. Davis Outstanding Clinical Laboratory Science Graduate Student Award Sade Paula-Aquino
MASTER OF CYTOLOGY PRACTICE Cyrus C. Erickson Award in Cytotechnology Taylor Drake
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY The Outstanding Physical Therapy Student Award Dr. Megan Elizabeth Brawner Dr. Steven Gruver Ayers Award Dr. Alesha Marie Quinn Physical Therapy Faculty Award Dr. Ethan Bryce Stanfield Physical Therapy Class President Recognition Dr. Stephanie Bruns
Gerre Wells Gourley Award in Histotechnology Savanna Altman
MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Achievement Award in Occupational Therapy Elizabeth Hurley Denton Leadership Award in Occupational Therapy Zachery Ty Harrington Pamela Ponce The Rosemary Batorski Community Service Award in Occupational Therapy Samantha Davis President’s Award for Service in Occupational Therapy Zachery Ty Harrington
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Thank You for Your Membership in the 1911 Society The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s 1911 Society recognizes philanthropic support, which is critical to our mission of educating students, conducting innovative research, and improving health outcomes. Named for the year the Health Science Center was founded, the 1911 Society celebrates the generosity of our community. Membership in the 1911 Society is granted across multiple levels: Annual Giving Partners, who make a donation of $100 or more in any given fiscal year; Sustaining Partners, who give annually at any amount for
We are grateful to the following Annual Partners for their gifts in FY21.
ANNUAL PARTNERS
Peggy D. and H. Ray Adams Betty Joan Adler Debbie Alderton Rhonda K. Allen Stephen E. and Michelle L. Alway Pamela Denise Anderson Susan and Kim Appling Sherry Denise Ashe Veronica Diane Ashlock Janet Asp Margaret Ayers Kathy Bacherig Sally E. and Jeffrey M. Badoud Carine M. Bah Vickie D. and Robert C. Barnes, Jr. Janice E. Beard Marsha M. and Carl M. Bennett Mary Sue Bennett Janet Benziger Bigelow Lisa J. Bivens Carol Sue Bloomquist Michael E. Bogard Harriet Borofsky Robin W. and Michael E. Bowman Ashley Nations and David C. Bradford Jacque Lynn Barnes and Jeremy Lynn Bradford Debora Y. and McNeal Brockington III Cynthia A. and Kennard D. Brown Robert W. Bruno
five or more consecutive years; and Lifetime Partners, who make cumulative commitments of $25,000 or more during their lifetime. The Office of Development and Alumni Affairs wishes to thank all donors for their commitment to the College of Health Professions and to the university. For details, go to giving.uthsc.edu/1911. To make a gift, please visit giving. uthsc.edu/give or call 901.448.5516.
Fred S. Buchanan, Jr. Loretta L. Bunn Katherine and Bill Burnett Kaley and Cody Campbell Teakasha Campbell Margaret and James Alan Carson Michelle Carter Anne Marie and Stephen L. Carter Johnna and Randy Cashon Tamika D. Catchings William Karl Caughman Delilah C. and Walter E. Clark Judy Clifft Kimberly and Danny Cole Alicia and Mark Collins Constance Connolly Barbara H. and Michael J. Connolly Susan Cooper Kelly Vivian Craun Carey Linda and Donnie Creighton Andrea R. and Johnny R. Criser Sheila L. Criswell Jeanne B. and Kerry A. Crocker Vicki Lynn Davidson Judith Gayle Davis Cindy and Keith Davis Kierstin Davis Heather and Jason Dejute Laura Demo-Anderson Judith Meyer and David Denton Berniece Depue Denise P. Descouzis Stacy DeSilvey UTHSC COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS | SPRING 2022
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Gloria L. and Derek L. Dobbs Robert DuBray Susan DuBray Barbara Lynn DuBray-Benstein Lauren Denise Duke Karen L. Dvorak Vivian Dyer Lauren and Jordan Ross Easterwood Carol Sue Eyer Peggy and Jerry J. Faerber Yanqin Fan and Quan Wen Gail P. and C. Thomas Fennimore Kathy and Tony Ferrara Carolyn Sweeney-Fisher and Michael J. Fisher Jami E. Flick Laura A. Franklin Denise M. and Mark A. Fredette Emily Katherine Freeman William R. Frey Staci and Phillip Fuqua David M. DiPersio and Amy C. Gideon Deborah B. and Ted M. Gleason Toni A. Glover Kathleen E. and Michael Goldberg Beverly S. Graves Lenard A. and Nina Q. Grice Michelle Elise Grzybowski Heidi and Harry Guinocor Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe Ashley Harkrider Allie Harmon Gregory Harris John A. Harris III Ellen and Charles Harrison Jennifer and Paul Hausladen Devin Casenhiser and Christina Heal Blair Biggers Hederman Mark Stephen Hedrick William and Peg Helms Nan Henderson Steve Hoelscher Kayla and Michael House Kipp Marie and Jason K. Houser Charlotte A. Hubbard Emily Shannon Hughes Sue Bessel Hume and Leland C. Hume Elizabeth L. and Craig Humphrey Stacey Hunt Alexis and Ray Hurt Dawn and Chris Hurt Tonya and David Hurt III
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Kendra Hutchison Mary Ann and Rob Jeffers Maria R. and Thomas L. Jernigan Danielle Johnson Woody Johnson, Jr. Elizabeth Jordan Tierney Jordan Julie and William Justice Christine L. and Richard J. Kasser Margaret Wolfberg Kedia Katherine and Blake Kelley Kathleen McLoughlin and William Dell Kenwright Patricia Marie King Kelsey E. Klein Nikki Jean Koehler Kazunari and Mary Archer Koike Kayron D. and Robert M. Kraus Sajeesh Kumar Stephanie B. Lancaster Jennifer Elaine Lassiter Jewell B. and George M. Lee Gregory L. and Lana S. Lee Sara Ogilvie Leonard Anita S. Levine James Douglas Lewis Sydney Lewis Karen Lightfoot Carol Likens Sheila R. Littleton Timothy D. Lockey Carolyn and Steve Luper Carley Jo Mahaffey Darin Martin Ann R. Mathews Julie and John W. McCallie, Jr. Jillian Heather McCarthy Joy A. and Mark W. McMaster Kathy and Tom Medlin Myra M. Meekins Curtis P. Meier Carol and Tim Melton Kelly Basore Milam Jeffrey W. and Anita W. Mitchell Chris Mohlke Pearlean and Edward Glen Mohlke Eun Jin Paek and Hyun Gon Moon Steven P. Moore Diane and L. Sean Mullins Mary and Doug Neely Meagan Norton Ariel and Jason O’Brien
Terri Flake O’Neill Felisa J. and Wade H. Odle Kalon E. Owens Jones Barb Parham Nancy Parker Philiip Parker Delphia Minyana Parks Jill L. Passano and Kevin J. Reilly Sydney Danielle Pate Ashley Anne Patton Gloria J. Peete Jessica and Mark Pendleton Barbara W. and Douglas E. Pierce Stephen J. Pike and Orli Weisser-Pike Andie Karen Poland Eric Charles Porter Leigh Ann and Michael Potts Melinda and Martin K. Quinn Vanessa V. Rando Donna L. and Matthew R. Reed Regina and Charles Remaklus III Jaimie and Kevin T. Reneau Baveda J. and James R. Reno Rebecca and Jeremy Reynolds Lara Tarlan Reynolds Sarah Jane Rhoads Cynthia M. and James C. Richburg Christopher M. Ritchie Charles Atlee Robbins, Jr. Revertia Robbins Amanda Nicole Roberts Elaine Perry Robinson Shuntavia Rodgers Marilyn Albright Roofner and Larry C. Roofner Jenness M. and Alan J. Roth Wilma Beth Rouse Debra W. and Gary D. Salansky Jennifer Scanlon Robert L. Seahorn Gayla D. and David R. Seale Renee B. and Daniel R. Sechrist Yvonne B. and James C. Sensenig Marcia and Darren Sharp Doris H. and Joseph R. Shelton Ken and Barbara Showalter Nicole C. and John R. Simmons Rebecca Leigh Smrt Mary and Nicholas Snavely Lynn Spence Paige Spencer Barbara Spletzer
Andrea V. Stacy Mayra Star Donya Stark Thelma Lenz Stephens Coleen and Dion Stevens Katrina and Randy Stevens April and Jordan Stevenson Cheryl A. and William R. Stewart, Jr. Brenda and Ricky Stinnett Tracie Stratton Jill Sullivan Tammie Dianne Summers Clark E. Swenson Ashley and Dustin Taylor Lauren and Loyrirk Temiyakarn Meredith Terrell Lori A. Thomas Donna A. and Thad J. Thomas Whitney Paige Thomas Jane Diddle Thompson Margrey and William R. Thompson Vanessa S. and M. James Torrence Barbara Christian Tunnell Thelma Effie Uzonyi Teresa and Michael Vaughn Thuy Linh Vo Trang Vo Julie Carol Vukadinovich Selina Wallis Terrice Elaine Watson Hal E. Watts Erin and John Taylor Weglicki Allison Wegman Ellen Cole Wesson Margaret D. and Charles E. Wheeler Amber Lynn and Jeromey Shane White Wendy L. and Jerry L. Williams, Jr. Lauren Renee’ Woods Silje Woods Jared Fuqua Wortham Elizabeth A. Wyatt Charity Wycough Ashley Nicole Yank Marsha B. Yarbro Kelly Rene Yeager Twanna Rose Young-Moore Anne H. and Michael S. Zachry Edward Alvin Zeno Mark Zipperer
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We are grateful to the following Sustaining Partners for their consecutive gifts through FY21.
FOUNDATION PARTNERS (20 YEARS+) Christine L. and Richard J. Kasser Jaimie and Kevin T. Reneau
CORNERTONE PARTNERS (10-19 YEARS)
Janice E. Beard Carol Sue Bloomquist Pamella Jean Botzbach-Pham and David C. Pham Cynthia A. and Kennard D. Brown Loretta L. Bunn Vicki Lynn Davidson Barbara Lynn DuBray-Benstein Gail P. and C. Thomas Fennimore Kathy and Tony Ferrara Lenard A. and Nina Q. Grice Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe Jewell B. and George M. Lee Sheila R. and Keven Littleton Timothy D. Lockey Joy A. and Mark W. McMaster Susan and G. Mac Prevost, Jr. Regina and Charles Remaklus III Dierdre and Quinton C. Robinson III Marilyn Albright Roofner and Larry C. Roofner Timothy L. and Diane F. Tucker Douglass Lee and Sharon H. Vanderbilt Joe Wayne Walker, Jr.
ARCHWAY PARTNERS (5–10 YEARS)
Rhonda K. Allen Sherry Denise Ashe Carol and Jerome J. Barthelemy II Rebecca Ann and Vernon Barton Jacque Lynn Barnes and Jeremy Lynn Bradford Dianne and Roy L. Chapman, Jr. Delilah C. and Walter E. Clark Louise Collier Barbara H. and Michael J. Connolly Sheila L. Criswell Judith Gayle Davis Clyde S. and Sherry H. Efird
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Jerry J. and Peggy Faerber Jami E. Flick Sarah L. and Glenn R. Foster, Jr. Denise M. and Mark A. Fredette Cheryl A. and Jeff L. Fuqua Pamela C. and Leonard Ray Fuqua, Jr. Lori S. Gonzalez Heidi and Harry Guinocor Ren S. Hammer Ashley W. Harkrider Mary Anna and Steve Hoelscher Joseph R. and Karen C. Johnson Margaret Wolfberg Kedia Kathleen McLoughlin and William Dell Kenwright Doris and Johnny Knott Nikki Jean Koehler Kazunari and Mary Archer Koike Stephanie B. Lancaster Carol Likens Lynn and James I. Lopez Jillian Heather McCarthy Myra M. Meekins Anita W. and Jeffrey W. Mitchell Terri Flake O’Neill Jill L. Passano and Kevin J. Reilly Mary W. Pierce Stephen J. Pike and Orli Weisser-Pike Rebecca and Jeremy Reynolds Elaine Perry Robinson Debra W. and Gary D. Salansky Yvonne B. and James C. Sensenig Marcia and Darren Sharp Clarence R. and Sandra K. Sterling Coleen and Dion Stevens Katrina and Randy Stevens Amy W. and John C. Stritikus Liese A. and Oswald H. Thomas III Jane Diddle Thompson Margrey and William R. Thompson Vanessa S. and M. James Torrence Mary E. and Mack D. Underwood Jeromey S. and Amber L. White Kelly R. Yeager Anne H. and Michael S. Zachry
Thanks to the CoHP Advisory Board! The College of Health Professions Advisory Board assist Deans Alway in developing opportunities that are consistent with the missions of education, research, clinical care, and public service. This work ties directly into the dean’s priorities and strategic plan for the college. We are grateful for the time, talent, and financial support provided by our advisory board members. They are: •A shley Nations Bradford (DPT, ’09) physical therapist and clinic manager, Rehab Etc. •K im Coffey (BS, ’77; BS Physical Therapy, ’78; MEd, ‘87) physical therapist and owner, Pediatric Physical Therapy Services • Denise Higdon (BS, ’91) WorkSite Consultants • Barbara DuBray-Benstein (PhD, ’03) faculty emeritus, UTHSC • Mary C. McCain - Professor Emeritus (BA ’69, MPA ’82,) • Damaris F. Cook – (BS, ’01, AUDD ’05) • Logan C. Owens – (DPT ’09) District Operations, Results Physiotherapy
Thank you to our Legacy Society Members! Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Leigh Chesney Barnes
Miss Judy W. Griffin
Ms. Linda A. Caldwell
Estate of Judy Duane Haston
Estate of Sharon Diane Carney
Mrs. Denise F. Harvey
Dr. Brenta G. Davis
Estate of Mary L. Luper
Dr. Denise P. Descouzis
Estate of Charles S. and Lucille H. Moon
Dr. Barbara Lynn DuBray-Benstein
Estate of Raymond Skinner
Dr. William R. Frey
Estate of Dr. Tyler Young
Leave Your Legacy Have you thought about the legacy you will leave behind? With a Planned Gift, you can: • Simplify your estate for your family • Reduce the tax burden applied to your assets • Benefit causes you hold dear
Legacy donors become members of the Hershel “Pat” Wall Legacy Society Dr. Wall’s more than 50 years of dedication to UTHSC as a student, faculty member, and administrator are unsurpassed. His legacy will live forever, as will the impact made by our donors. For more information about planned gifts to UTHSC and Legacy Society membership, contact Bethany Goolsby at 901.448.5516 or estateplans@uthsc.edu.
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SAVE THE DATES 2022 SILVER GRADUATE HOMECOMING
50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FOR THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Honoring the graduates of 1997 from all UTHSC Colleges
November 3-4 | Memphis
October 7-9 | Memphis
This year, we are pleased to present the inaugural Silver Graduate Homecoming, recognizing the 1997 graduates of our UTHSC colleges. Because our goal is to ensure the safety and health of all alumni and their families, plans may change due to COVID-19. Please mark your calendars and watch for ongoing updates, as we continue in the planning process.
2022 GOLDEN GRADUATE HOMECOMING
Honoring the graduates of the College of Health Professions In 2022, we are celebrating 50 years as a college. Please save the date for November 3-4 to join your fellow graduates from the College of Health Professions in Memphis. We will honor our past and proudly share our future by offering a look at the new technologies and features in our programs and on our campus. Note that plans may change due to COVID-19. Please mark your calendars and watch for ongoing updates.
October 26-29 | Memphis Honoring the graduates of 1972 from all UTHSC Colleges We are excited and working diligently to plan an event that is safe and enjoyable for all. Again, due to uncertainties related to COVID-19, we are unable to predict changes that might be necessary. Please watch for ongoing updates. Interested in serving as a class reunion chair? Contact the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs at uthscalumni@uthsc. edu or 901.448.5516
For more information, please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs at uthscalumni@uthsc.edu or 901.448.5516.