COHP COVID-19 Update: April 14, 2020

Sharing a few updates.

COVID-19 website

Today, the College launched a website dedicated to communicate coronavirus (COVID-19) updates to our faculty and staff. The website will be kept up-to-date as news and activities in the College develop. You may forward activities happening in your departments to us if you want them posted. The site is located at the College homepage under News and Events or click here for quick access.

Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology Phase II

Chancellor Schwab and Dr. Kennard Brown, after discussions/negotiations with the President, have authorized us to proceed with Phase II of the ASP project as an institutionally funded project.  Their support and vision will allow the Department to move forward and to be a standard bearer for great UTHSC achievements and cooperation between our UTHSC campus and UTK.

Excellence in Teaching Award

Congratulations to Dr. Anita Mitchell (Occupational Therapy), the recipient of the Student Government Association Executive Council (SGAEC) Excellence in Teaching Award. This award is vetted by the SGAEC representative for each college, as well as students from each college. It is among the highest honors given to faculty at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Telemedicine in the time of COVID-19

The Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences hosted a webinar on April, 14, 2020 titled “Telemedicine in the time of COVID-19.” The webinar which drew more than 200 participants from across the state, featured a panel of experts who specialize in the field of telemedicine and presented on the rapid implementation and ever-evolving processes of telehealth. A recording of the webinar can be viewed at this link.

Thanks

Hassan

Hassan Aziz, PhD, FACSs, MLS(ASCP)cm
Associate Dean for Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs
Interim Chair, Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences
Professor of Medical Laboratory Science