The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is Tennessee's only public, statewide academic health science system, providing inclusive education, groundbreaking research, and compassionate clinical care. Its operations span multiple campuses across the state, with a presence in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville.
As the largest educator of health care professionals in Tennessee, UTHSC trains an estimated 75 percent of the state's dentists and 34 percent of its pharmacists. The institution also produces the largest number of doctorally prepared nurses in the state. Its work sits at the intersection of healthcare education, medical research, and clinical care.
UTHSC describes its culture as collaborative and partnership-focused, with a mission rooted in inclusive education. The institution operates within Tennessee's broader public higher education system as its dedicated health sciences centre.
