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College Scholars Program

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College Scholars Program

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College Scholars Program

The College Scholars Program is an interdisciplinary honors program in the College of Arts and Sciences. Our program exists solely for highly motivated and academically talented students who have clear goals for their undergraduate education, and who cannot attain those goals within the traditional requirements structure of the College.

The goals of this website are to provide prospective applicants with information about the College Scholars Program, to share good news about the program with alumni and friends, and to provide useful information and documents for Scholars who may be temporarily unable to connect with the private electronic community that serves the current group of Scholars.

“As a public health nutrition advocate, the College Scholars Program at the University of Tennessee greatly enhanced my educational, professional, and personal journey to be where I am today.”

Ashlyn Anderson (’22)

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Ranya Joshi
Ranya Joshi

Women’s healthcare exists at the intersection of science, policy, and social inequality. As someone pursuing a career in medicine, I believe that treating illness also requires understanding the systemic barriers that shape health outcomes, particularly for marginalized populations. My proposed program combines coursework in biology, public health, medical humanities, gender studies, and sociology to examine how reproductive and cancer care are influenced by healthcare systems, cultural narratives, and legal frameworks.

With a specific focus on ovarian cancer and gynecologic diseases, I am interested in how these conditions affect women’s decision-making power, access to care, and long-term health. This program will allow me to explore how reproductive technologies and cancer treatment intersect with ethical concerns and disparities in healthcare delivery. By integrating scientific study with social and policy-based inquiry, I hope to contribute to a future of medicine that is equitable, inclusive, and deeply informed by the diverse experiences of the communities it serves.

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Austin Peay Building 211
1404 Circle Drive
Knoxville TN 37996-1600

Phone: 865-974-3975
Email: scholars@utk.edu

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