University of Tennessee Health Science Center

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is a public academic health science center located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is part of the University of Tennessee system and serves as the flagship health sciences campus for the state. UTHSC encompasses six colleges: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, and Graduate Health Sciences, offering a wide range of degree programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, allied health, and biomedical research. Founded in 1911 as the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, UTHSC has grown into a major center for health education, research, and patient care. The institution operates clinical practices and educational sites across the state, including Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, and is affiliated with numerous hospitals and healthcare facilities. UTHSC is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Tennesseans through education, research, clinical care, and public service.