TYLER, Texas (November 17, 2022) – The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine hosted an event in recognition of National Rural Health Day and the Great American Smokeout, both of which took place on Nov. 16. Speakers from the school and throughout the community presented on improving health care in rural areas. “At…

Partners include Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services and Pine Curtain Film Company   TYLER, Texas (September 19, 2023) – The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine’s Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention and Education, in partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services and Pine Curtain Film Company was awarded a gold for…

Funds to support rural residency program   TYLER, Texas (September 14, 2023) –The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine was awarded $1,091,720 from the Health Resources and Services Administration for the General Preventive Residency program. This two-year residency currently accommodates four residents. This four-year grant will increase the number of residents by 50%,…

R35 MIRA grant is the first of its kind for UT Tyler   TYLER, Texas (August 30, 2023) – Dr. Maolin Lu, assistant professor of cellular and molecular biology at The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, was awarded an R35 MIRA grant for $1.8 million by the National Institutes of Health. This…

Enrolled local college and universities celebrate with signing day   TYLER, Texas (August 16, 2023) – The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, in collaboration with eight local colleges and universities, gathered for the Early Assurance Program Signing Day. “This is a significant milestone for UT Tyler School of Medicine and our partnering…

TYLER, Texas (August 15, 2023) –The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine welcomed a new cohort of students, Dr. Pauline Skowron and Dr. Alex Wang, to its Sports Medicine Fellowship program. Skowron, a graduate of Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland, completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at East Carolina…

TYLER, Texas (July 6, 2023) – The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine hosted its first White Coat Ceremony, a rite of passage signifying the students’ entry into the medical profession.  During the ceremony, students recited the Physician’s Oath and received a white coat with a Humanism in Medicine pin. “This is a…

TYLER, Texas (June 20, 2023) – The Byers Family Foundation gave a $500,000 gift to The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine. Pictured are (l to r): Aliceson Howell, Jim Regester, Brandi Regester, Dr. Kirk Calhoun, Brent Byers, Patrick Willis, Dr. Brigham Willis and Dr. Archie Tucker. The gift will be used to…

Pediatric Health Status Report reveals shortages in specialty pediatric care.   TYLER, Texas (May 11, 2023) – The lack of access to care and resources in Northeast Texas has resulted in a higher rate of child mortality in the region than both national and state averages, according to a recent report by the UT Tyler…

Community members sought to play patients in medical student training   TYLER, Texas  – The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is hiring community members to role-play as patients and help train medical students in their communication and non-invasive physical examination skills. The School of Medicine is recruiting all ages, races and socioeconomic…