Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

10/02/2026

About 20% of children experience bullying annually, although it's likely underreported. Now that children have been back to school for a few weeks, parents might want to check on their child for any problems at school. On this episode of the Texas Tech Health Check podcast, James Barnett, Ph.D., clinical child and adolescent psychologist at Texas Tech Physicians and assistant professor in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine. Dr. Barnett defines what is considered bullying as defined by the state, warning signs to look out for, how family members and caregivers should respond, including validating the child being bullied, how to report incidents and what long-term support is available.

10/01/2026

Are you a first-time medical school applicant? If so, consider (virtually) attending the School of Medicine Applicant Webinar Series on Zoom!

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟭 𝗮.𝗺.-𝟭 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗖𝗦𝗧
Highlights:
✓ Attributes of a TTUHSC medical student
✓ Guide to medical school as a non-traditional student
✓ Hear from current students

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗻-𝟮 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗖𝗦𝗧
Highlights:
✓ Insight into a strong application
✓ Cracking the Admission code
✓ Connect with TTUHSC medical students

Register here! → https://tthsclubbock.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2fNAHSKHmanLlaK?Q_CHL=qr

09/30/2026

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Bilal Abid, M.D., a hematologist and oncologist with Texas Tech Physicians and associate professor in the School of Medicine and guest expert for the latest episode of the Texas Tech Health Check podcast. He took the time to talk to us about blood cancers -- different types of blood cancers, symptoms, treatments, reoccurrences, and how even children are at risk and how we can support our loved ones and others if they’ve been diagnosed with a blood cancer.
🎧 Stream this episode now!
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09/29/2026

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine students recently represented at The Latino Medical Student Association National Conference.

09/28/2026

Students from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine recently volunteered with the student-led organization, Lubbock Health Bridge. Students administered free back-to-school vaccines to help Lubbock families head into the school year protected!

09/27/2026

CTE, or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, is a progressive brain disease caused by repeated blows to the head that has become prevalent with athletes, particularly in football. Aric Logsdon, Ph.D., a researcher with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, tells KCBD NewsChannel 11 that it’s not just professional athletes – high school players are at risk too.

A recent study shows NFL players are being diagnosed with CTE after they die at an alarming rate. In order to combat this, changes have to come at the earliest level of athletics.

09/25/2026

“So grateful for the opportunity to participate in the TTUHSC Premedical Enrichment Program! Over the past three weeks, I have had the chance to learn from incredible physicians, mentors, and peers while gaining a deeper understanding of medicine, the journey to medical school, and the kind of physician I aspire to become.” Over the summer, like Talitha, completed internships at in .

The Texas JAMP program helps motivate and support undergraduate students in their pursuit of becoming doctors.

09/22/2026

TTUHSC-Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine students recently joined a panel discussion on infectious diseases prevention, surveillance and management as a part of their P3 coursework. The panel included Jeff Dennis, MPH, Ron Cook, D.O., Tiffany Torres, MPH, and Katherine Wells, Dr.P.H, MPH.

09/21/2026

Through a Joint Admission Medical Program (Texas JAMP) outreach grant, team members in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine admissions office equipped classrooms at Lubbock ISD’s Bayless Elementary School with tools the school’s 430+ students need to succeed — from notebooks and markers to tissues and hand sanitizer — just in time for the new academic year.

09/20/2026

Last week, in honor of National Physician Su***de Awareness Day (Sept.17), students and team members from the School of Medicine at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo, along with the TTUHSC Student & Wellness Committee, hosted grand rounds with a keynote address focusing on physician burnout and wellness from Izi Obokhare, M.D., residency program director of the Department of Surgery.

After the presentation, attendees gathered for a wreath-laying ceremony to memorialize physicians and healthcare workers who have lost their lives to su***de. serves as a call to action, reminding us to begin conversations, recognize barriers and share resources that can help those in distress seek the care they need. Physicians experience one of the highest su***de rates of any profession. Studies show that more than half of physicians know a colleague who has considered, attempted or died by su***de. 🕯️