The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is a public, statewide academic health science system. Its mission centers on educating healthcare professionals, conducting medical research, and providing clinical care to address Tennessee's health challenges. The institution is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state.
UTHSC trains a significant portion of Tennessee's healthcare workforce, including approximately 75 percent of its dentists and 34 percent of its pharmacists. It also confers the largest number of doctorally prepared nurses in the state. The university operates across multiple locations, including Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville.
The organization maintains a collaborative culture and extensive partnerships with major regional healthcare entities, including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Regional One Health, and the VA Medical Center. Its work spans the interconnected fields of healthcare, medical education, and medical research.
