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Dr. Hanna Broome is associate dean of student affairs,  director of the MD-PhD program and assistant professor of cell and molecular biology.

People of the U: Hanna Broome

Monday, February 20, 2023

A short stint teaching high school opened Broome’s eyes to a love for working with students. Now, as associate dean of student affairs in the School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences, she is the go-to mentor, advisor, cheerleader, counselor and course-corrector. Read More

Dr. Kathleen Yee, left, and a team of faculty members including Dr. Audra Schaefer, right,

People of the U: Dr. Kathleen Yee and Dr. Audra Schaefer

Monday, February 6, 2023

The test is known as Step 1 – and it is one giant step for medical students. Faculty members charged with better preparing them for the test, not least of all Dr. Kathleen Yee and Dr. Audra Schaefer, are being recognized for, in the words one administrator, “achieving the impossible.” Read More

Smith makes sure help’s on the way

As an emergency dispatcher for UMMC Police and Public Safety, Nancy Smith takes calls for a 12-hour stretch and sends officers depending on the situation, be it a threat of violence or to simply help a patient or visitor in need. It’s a job she loves, and a job where her experience and people skills can make all the difference in keeping the campus safe.

Published on Tuesday, January 17, 2023

New Volunteer Services leader aims to meet patient, staff needs

Brittany Mack is a longtime registered nurse, but she’s using those skills to transition into a new passion: heading up the Medical Center’s Volunteer Services.

Published on Tuesday, January 3, 2023

When accreditation’s on the line, Judy Flynt leads the charge

Once every three years, the global health care accreditation body called The Joint Commission makes a surprise visit to U.S. hospitals, scrutinizing their operations and processes, patient care, buildings and more. It’s a stressful time for health care administrators and employees, but the Medical Center works tirelessly to ensure TJC surveyors see the health system shine.

Published on Monday, December 19, 2022

People of the U: Scott Berry

Dr. Scott Berry is passionate about giving breast cancer patients life-saving care. He’s showing his support for those fighting the disease by taking part in the American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink fundraiser, along with Dr. Thomas Dobbs, dean of the John D. Bower School of Population Health.

Published on Monday, October 3, 2022

People of the U: Najhawan Billingsley

Published on Monday, September 26, 2022

POTU: Lourene Davis

Published on Monday, September 12, 2022

People of the U: Lauren Thames

Published on Tuesday, September 6, 2022

People of the U: Shannon Farmer

Published on Monday, August 29, 2022

People of the U: Rose Williams

Published on Monday, July 25, 2022

People of the U: Rubie Frazier

Published on Monday, July 11, 2022

People of the U: Nakita Sherron

Published on Monday, June 27, 2022

People of the U: Karla Dukes

Published on Monday, June 6, 2022

People of the U: Kimberlee King

Published on Tuesday, May 31, 2022

People of The U: Lauren Burch

Published on Monday, May 2, 2022

People of The U: Dr. Tawana Tucker

Published on Monday, April 4, 2022

People of the U: Dr. Osman Athar

Published on Monday, March 21, 2022

People of the U: Stacy Vance

Published on Monday, March 14, 2022

People of the U: Mary Carr

Published on Monday, February 28, 2022

People of the U: De’jai Nichols

Published on Monday, February 28, 2022

People of the U: Kisa Harris

Published on Saturday, February 26, 2022

People of the U: Black Representation in Medicine

Published on Saturday, February 26, 2022

People of the U: Student National Dental Association

Published on Saturday, February 26, 2022

People of the U: Miracle Buckley

Published on Friday, February 25, 2022