Center for Programs in Allied Health

Shannon Renegar, a CT technologist, poses for a photo at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital on Monday, April 7, 2025, in Lebanon, Tennessee. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
April 15, 2025

Radiology, CPiAH launch virtual CT technologist training program

The program addresses the enterprise’s growing need for specialized imaging professionals and underscores VUMC’s commitment to high-quality health care education.

By Holly Fletcher
During the training course, Tony Gold, left, goes through the steps to assess a patient for a possible stroke as Mike Moore, RN, SCRN, looks on. Hannah Rohrs is acting as the patient during the session. (photo by Donn Jones)
February 28, 2025

New education course launched to improve stroke identification and care

This class is one of the first of its kind offered in the region that blends online learning with hands-on practical application for staff to employ best practices to reduce stroke mortality and morbidity.

By Kylie Avery
February 6, 2024

Peggy Valentine named among 2024 Women of Influence

Valentine is recognized as a 2024 Trailblazer among 40 community and business leaders. Winners are nominated by the public and selected by a panel of Nashville Business Journal judges.

By Holly Fletcher
October 9, 2023

Tennessee State University respiratory care students awarded scholarships from VUMC

By VUMC News and Communications
October 6, 2023

Nine Nashville State surgical technology students awarded scholarships from VUMC

By VUMC News and Communications
May 3, 2023

Two receive Dietetic Internship Excellence in Education Awards

Marissa Wertheimer, MS, RD, LDN, and Fran Blackman, MS, RD, CDCES, are this year’s recipients of Allied Health’s Dietetic Internship Excellence in Education Awards.

By Kylie Avery
April 19, 2023

Ferguson named to lead Dietetic Internship Program

Sarah Ferguson, MPH, RDN, LDN, has been named program director for Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Dietetic Internship Program, housed in the Center for Programs in Allied Health.
By Kylie Avery
December 20, 2022

Allied Health’s Dietetic Internship presents 2022 awards for Excellence in Education

Laura Skaug and Lori Ann Parker-Danley, PhD, are the first recipients of Allied Health’s Dietetic Internship Excellence in Education Awards.
By Kylie Avery
July 7, 2022

HOSA competition

Nashville was the host city for the recent Health Occupations Students of America leadership conference and the Vanderbilt Eye Institute was invited to host a competition.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 5, 2022

Allied Health debuts new medical assistant program

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Programs for Allied Health launched a new medical assistant program in partnership with Nashville State Community College.
By Kylie Avery
April 27, 2022

Allied Health Education debuts medical assistant program

By Kylie Avery
March 31, 2022

Hallum, Osborn receive Dietetic Internship precepting awards

Madeleine Hallum, MSHS, RDN, CSG, LDN, and Cindy Osborn, RDN, LDN, are the first recipients of Allied Health’s Dietetic Internship Excellence in Precepting Awards.
By Emily Stembridge
September 9, 2021

Valentine named Vice President for Allied Health Education

Peggy Valentine, EdD, has joined Vanderbilt University Medical Center as Vice President for Allied Health Education.
By Kathy Whitney