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TCU's Social Work Department Chair, Nada Elias-Lambert, collaborated with the Burnett School of Medicine faculty to host an impactful three-hour Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) training session for third-year medical students. This collaborative effort aimed to equip future physicians with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively support survivors of IPV.

In a time of unprecedented health care challenges, TCU’s DNP-to-Ph.D. in nursing bridge program stands out as a beacon of hope and progress. It is building a stronger health care workforce, one nurse educator at a time.

The 2024 TCU Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) graduates celebrated their achievements this past weekend with hooding and commencement ceremonies before starting their next chapter.

TCU Nurse Anesthesia's Jackie Rowles, DNP, MBA, MA, CRNA, ANP-BC, NSPM-C, FNAP, FAANA, FAAN, received Concierge Health International's inaugural Visionary of Medical Education Award.

By developing nurse educators who are prepared to lead, TCU is not only addressing the current nursing shortage but also ensuring that healthcare education—and by extension, patient care—remains robust and forward-thinking.

The nurse educator shortage in Texas is a pressing issue that threatens the future of health care in the state. However, programs like TCU’s DNP-Ph.D. bridge offer a solution by preparing advanced practice nurses to transition into educator and leadership roles.

Harris College’s School of Nurse Anesthesia is home to several faculty members who have served our country in various branches of the military.

TCU is proud to introduce Gary C. Pérez, DMSc, PA-C, as the founding director of the new Physician Associate (PA) Studies program. With a distinguished military background and an extensive career in medical education, Pérez brings a wealth of experience, passion and vision to his new role.

Our highly anticipated Physician Associate (PA) Studies program is set to welcome its first cohort in January 2027. This new program is designed to meet the increasing need for qualified healthcare professionals, as the demand for PAs continues to rise across the nation.