University of Tennessee, Health Science Center

Nov 20, 2024

Welcome to the UTHSC Academic Bulletin and CenterScope (Student Handbook)

UTHSC Bulletin - The bulletin serves as the official document summarizing all of the educational programs offered at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). The information provided in the bulletin is not to be construed as a contract; this institution reserves the right to change fees, tuition or other charges, course offerings or program requirements as deemed necessary and appropriate. This bulletin provides information related to each of the six colleges within the UTHSC, summarizing their mission and organizational structure, degrees offered, academic calendars, admissions processes, policies and procedures governing each academic program, degree and graduation requirements and course descriptions. In addition, institution-wide policies and procedures and resources of particular interest to students studying in geographic locations other than Memphis is provided.

CenterScope - The official student handbook for the institution, CenterScope, provides important information on student government, academic and student support services, technology support services, available health services, financial aid, emergency procedures, institution- wide policies and procedures of particular relevance for students, rights and responsibilities of students, the Student Code of Conduct, the judicial system governing student actions, and a summary of a variety of organizations and opportunities for students.

The UTHSC Bulletin and CenterScope are reviewed, revised and published once a year (on or before July 1st). Students are strongly encouraged to review the information provided in these publications upon acceptance into one of the UTHSC programs. Students follow the requirements published in the Bulletin at the point of matriculation into the program unless otherwise notified. The University reserves the right to make necessary changes to the provisions and policies of this bulletin as deemed necessary and appropriate.

University of Tennessee Health Science Center Leadership

Peter Buckley, MD Chancellor	Raaj Kurapati, AIFA Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating & Financial Officer	Paul Wesolowski, MBA Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships
	Cindy Russell, PhD, RN Vice Chancellor for Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs	Vikki Massey Interim Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
	Wesley Byerly, PharmD Interim Vice Chancellor and Chief Research Officer	Brigitte Grant, MBA Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Affairs
	James C. Ragain, DDS, MS, PhD, FICD, FACD Dean, College of Dentistry	Nicholas Verne, MD Interim Executive Dean for the College of Medicine and Vice Chancellor for Clinical Affairs
	Donald B. Thomason, PhD Dean, College of Graduate Health Sciences	Wendy Likes, DNSc, PhD, APRN-BC Dean, College of Nursing
	Stephen Alway, PhD Dean, College of Health Professions	Reginald F. Frye, PharmD, PhD, FCCP Dean, College of Pharmacy

Features of the Online Bulletin and Student Handbook

Both the Bulletin and CenterScope are presented as interactive online documents, designed to maximize ease of use and navigation. Below is a brief summary of some of the key navigation features available in the documents.

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