Memphis leads in many ways when it comes to healthcare, notably because of the institutions that are shaping the medical professionals of tomorrow.

Dr. Peter Buckley of University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) and Dr. Lewis Reich of Southern College of Optometry (SCO) stopped by the studio to share how their institutions in the Memphis Medical District are working to build an interdisciplinary workforce that is connected to the community in meaningful ways. Tune in to hear how they are planting seeds of success in Memphis and beyond!

Join New Memphis to hear from more leaders in the Memphis Medical District, in person at Celebrate What’s Right: Anchoring the Community on September 15!

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC)
• Southern College of Optometry (SCO)
• Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC)
• Dr. Peter Buckley
• Dr. Lewis Reich
• Le Bonheur Children's Research Hospital
• UTHSC affiliated hospitals for patient care
• External degrees in partnership with SCO and Christian Brothers University (CBU)
• Health Smiles Initiative
• UTHSC Leads $53 Million Healthy Smiles Initiative to Increase Access to Dental Care Across Tennessee
• UT Health Science Center and Community Partners to Open Innovative Health Hub in Soulsville
• School Screening Program with SCO
• InfantSEE with SCO
• Top Doctors 2025
• Previous UTHSC Fall watch party
• Orleans Station Apartments
• S5E8 Art in the Park: More than a Monument
• Medical District Park
• Buy Local MMDC
• UT Health Science Center Receives Coveted R1 Designation

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.