Episode 239 StatlineTV 11/14/25

Welcome back to StatlineTV! Thanks for joining us for another weekly round-up of news, stories, and celebrations from across TTUHSC. Settle in, catch up, and let us know your favorite moments in the comments below!

Recognition Day

World Diabetes Day

• Fun fact: it coincides with Sir Frederick Banting’s birthday — one of the discoverers of insulin, the life-saving treatment for diabetes

Happy (Late) Veteran’s Day

• Thank you to all our TTUHSC team members and learners who have served

Stat of the Week

🎓 SOM Classes of 2026 & 2027 boast a 98% First-Time Pass Rate on USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 — outpacing national averages!

• Highlight your team’s work by submitting a future Stat of the Week: statlinetv@ttuhsc.edu or https://qrco.de/bgGvbo

Announcements & Events

• ORI’s RICE Division: NIH R-Series Grant Training

• 📅 NOV 20 | ⏰ 2:30–3:30 PM | 💻 Zoom

• Learn how to prepare competitive proposals, navigate NIH resources, and move from concept to resubmission.

• More info: https://info.ttuhsc.edu/hscevents/ORI-Hosts-Hanover-Grant-Writing-NIH-R-Series-Webinar/E192724916 

• University Awards Nominations — Extended to NOV 21

• Recognize outstanding team members!

• Review categories, criteria, and submit your nomination

• https://www.ttuhsc.edu/people-values/university-awards/default.aspx

• Save the Date

• 📅 JAN 22 | 3:30 PM

Leadership & Professional Recognition

• 🎉 Dr. Cynthia Ogaz elected to the 2026 Board of Directors for the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions.

• Thanks to Edgar Fuentes for the tip!

• JJMSPPH Leadership Updates
• Dr. Rubini Pasupathy — MPH Program Director
• Dr. Jeff Dennis — Acting Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
  

• BOR – TTUHSC Agenda Items

• 🏅 Emeritus Appointments Approved

• Dr. Joe A. Fralick — 50 years in Immunology & Molecular Microbiology

• Dr. Rial D. Rolfe — Former VP of Academic Affairs

• Dr. Pattie Paterson Joiner — Long-time Medical Director for Child Abuse Pediatrics
  
  

• Consulting Contract Extension: Divurgent LLC

• Supporting Epic EHR and Revenue Cycle Systems through December 2027

• Edison Histotripsy System Purchase Approved

• UMC TLC² Foundation Cancer Center will become the first in West Texas to use this innovative, non-invasive technology for tumor destruction

Campus & Community

• Helping Hands Food Pantry

• Donate funds or non-perishables, or request a Kindness Kit. Explore available campus resources

• Staff Senate Halloween Decor Contest Winners

• Individual: Elisa Clemental (Research Dept. Odessa)

• Group: TCHATT PSS Team

In Case You Missed It

• Catch yesterday’s Huddle for:
  • Student insights
  • EPIC implementation updates
  • A visit with alum Dr. Laura Patterson on rural pharmacy & diabetes care specialization

• https://mediaspace.ttuhsc.edu/playlist/dedicated/192449453/1_0kdfrrcn/1_slom1jn4 

Feature
Texas Tech Health Check
Values Highlight of the Week
IT Security Champion Tip of the Week

Thanks for hanging out with us on this episode of StatlineTV! Stay connected, celebrate one another, and join us next week for more stories from across TTUHSC.

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