Academics
Accolades
December 17, 2019
Congratulations to Long School of Medicine physicians and researchers who have been recognized for excellence in education, patient care and research.
Dean’s Message
December 17, 2019
Dear friends, In medicine, for every advance you make, it feels like you also can take a step back. For example, when I was a young oncologist, I never thought we would see a survival plateau in metastatic melanoma, but today we do. With the new immune checkpoint inhibitors for melanoma, we can generate long-term, […]
The Journey Begins with a White Coat
December 17, 2019
The Class of 2023 kicked off its medical education at the White Coat Ceremony on July 20, 2019. Before family and friends, 211 students donned white coats for the first time.
Students Pursue 2 Degrees, Help Underserved
December 17, 2019
Each year, approximately 20 medical students select to pursue their M.D. and M.P.H. degrees concurrently. Those earning the dual degrees are dedicated to addressing public health issues.
School Dedicated to Helping Students with Wellness, Professionalism
December 17, 2019
The Wellness and Professional Formation team reflects the school’s recognition of the importance of students’ overall wellness and their development of profession formation.
Gifts of Appreciated Stocks and Bonds
December 16, 2019
Consider making a gift to the Long School of Medicine of appreciated stocks and bonds. Donors and the school benefit from this tax-wise option.
New Dean Heads Dental School
October 29, 2019
Dean Peter M. Loomer joined the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio in February 2019. He came from New York University College of Dentistry.
A Message from the Dean
October 29, 2019
Peter Michael Loomer, B.Sc., D.D.S., Ph.D., MRCD(C), FACD, offers his first Dean’s Message in the 2019 Salute magazine of the School of Dentistry.
Curriculum Revamped
October 29, 2019
Critical self-assessment of first- and second-year curriculum results in replacing 52 silo-based courses with three thematic tracks.
Teaching Honors Program
October 29, 2019
New Teaching Honors Program for dental hygiene students joins national effort to prepare future generation of much-needed faculty members.
Four Decades of Dedication
October 29, 2019
Former Dean William W. “Bill” Dodge, D.D.S., retires after 40 years of service to the School of Dentistry.
Cariology Expert Excels In Teaching, Research
October 29, 2019
A world-renowned expert in cariology, Bennett T. Amaechi, B.D.S., Ph.D., shares his knowledge and passion for education and research with his students.