
- Community
Journal of Pain publishes a key study from TCOM’s Dr. John Licciardone about the impact of shared decision-making on opioid prescribing for chronic pain
Students from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Honors Research Practicum course, led by John Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA, FACPM, executive director of the Osteopathic Research Center and regents professor, reported a surprising finding in a study that was published...

- Community
Ravaged by Hurricane Helene, TCOM faculty mobilized to help in hardest-hit areas
One drove 18 hours in one day, and the other finished teaching a training class at 2 a.m. before catching a flight that landed at 6 a.m., both headed to the same place, North Carolina. Hurricane Helene brought catastrophic devastation...

- Community
Serving communities with hearts, hands and hammers
They came by cars, trucks and busses, nearly 370 volunteers ready to repair homes for families in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Scott Walters, regents professor for population and community health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at...

- Our People
TCOM’s Dr. Albert Yurvati bestowed an honorary degree by the University of Strathclyde in Scotland
One of the most distinguished and decorated alumni in the history of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Albert H. Olivencia-Yurvati, DO, PhD, DFACOS, FICS, FAHA was bestowed an honorary degree of Doctor...

- Our People
College of Nursing welcomes new faculty members, enhancing expertise and innovation
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's College of Nursing is proud to announce the appointment of several distinguished faculty members. These new additions bring experience in forensic nursing, health care innovation, pediatric nursing and trauma...

- Research
UNTHSC awarded $500,000 grant to study social media’s impact on young people
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is the recipient of a $500,000 grant being used to investigate how social media consumption impacts adolescent mental health and substance use. ...

- Our People
TCOM’s Michael Hope chosen to receive the TMA Diversity in Medicine Scholarship
Getting into medicine was personal for Michael Hope. When a family member passed away, he wanted to pay tribute to them, and now he’s getting some much-needed help for his journey. The Texas Medical Association selected the first-year student at...

- Education
UNTHSC Physician Assistant Studies program granted 10-year accreditation continuation
The Physician Assistant Studies program at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently was granted a 10-year accreditation continuation, the maximum duration allowed....

- On Campus
MHA program ranked as one of the best and most affordable in Texas by EduMed.org
EduMed.org, a leader in connecting students with the best and most affordable degree programs in more than 70 medical and health fields, has named the College of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Master of...

- On Campus
2023-24 Student Affairs Impact Report released
Andrea Tompkins, a 2022 graduate of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's Medical Science program, was excited when she received her first medical school interview invitation. But she was also nervous because she didn’t know...
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