Dean of UTHSC College of Medicine leaves abruptly
Dr. Scott Strome was immediately replaced by Dr. G. Nicholas Verne, a gastroenterologist and physician scientist, who is serving as interim in both roles. (Courtesy UTHSC)
Dr. Scott Strome was the face of much of UTHSC’s community outreach during the pandemic, including the large public testing site it created and staffed at Tiger Lane.
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Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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