http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/default.cfm University of North Texas Health Science Center News http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1213 The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine has a special curriculum for prospective rural physicians. It's called Rural Osteopathic Medical Education of Texas (ROME). These Rural Scholars visit a rural clinic and its physician before ever setting foot in a classroom. The relationship with practicing physicians and other providers continues throughout the student's medical education. Tue, 14 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT 1213 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1211 Upcoming events at the UNT Health Science Center. Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT 1211 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1212 What would you do if you knew what you wanted to say, but physically, you could not put the sounds and words together to form a sentence? If you are like 3-year-old Charlie Lain, who suffers from childhood apraxia of speech, producing words is a daily struggle. Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT 1212 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1210 Help make every day Mother's Day by sharing these preconception health tips with mothers and mothers-to-be. Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT 1210 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1208 A famous general once said, "Accept the challenges, so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory." Rob Dickerman, DO ('98), PhD ('98), has done both - and now he knows how it feels to be one of the best neurosurgeons in America. He runs his own practice and serves as Director of Neurosurgery at Presbyterian Hospital of Plano. Newsweek and American Way magazines both have named him among the top neurosurgeons in the country based on feedback from his peers. To achieve these victories, he's had his share of challenges. Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT 1208 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1209 The UNT Health Science Center's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, which began accepting students in 2010, has achieved initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education. The program's first class, which graduates this month, will be eligible to sit for Texas state board licensing exams. Initial accreditation is valid for five years; subsequent cycles will be for 10 years. Tue, 07 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT 1209 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1214 UNT Health Science Center's Commencement this Saturday will feature an international thought leader in patient safety as guest speaker, plus a formal commissioning ceremony for graduates entering the U.S. military. John Nance, JD, author of the award-winning book Why Hospitals Should Fly, will deliver his address during ceremonies honoring 600 health professionals receiving degrees. Sun, 05 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT 1214 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1207 Dr. Woerner practices at both the UNT Health Patient Care Center on campus and the UNT Health at Alliance clinic. She specializes in women's health, including care during pregnancy and postpartum; and fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, pelvic floor, and lymphedema. Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT 1207 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1206 John Schetz, PhD, Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, recently applied his expertise to help solve the mystery as to why efavirenz, when taken as prescribed, can cause adverse neuropsychiatric events, and why it may be attractive for recreational use. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT 1206 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1205 The Health Science Center is creating a new culture of interprofessionalism under the leadership of David Farmer, PhD, Director of Interprofessional Practice. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT 1205