What makes the UTHSC Medical Technology Program special?
In addition to the wide variety of sites where students gain their clinical experience, UTHSC has a number of unique educational opportunities available because Memphis is a major medical center. Students are able to interact with many other health professionals and to experience a wide variety of laboratory settings which prepare them for any type of work responsibilities they may encounter after graduation. As the oldest Medical Technology program in the United States, UTHSC has a long history of distinguished graduates who have been successful in every aspect of clinical laboratory science. Thus we feel a responsibility, not only to provide an excellent technical and scientific education, but also to prepare students for roles as laboratory managers, educators, and leaders in the profession. The professional curriculum has been designed with these goals in mind. Our faculty and curriculum also enjoy a national reputation for excellence and for contributions to the field of Medical T
