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Unscripted: The Series

About The Series

UTSW Unscripted is a compelling mini-docuseries that highlights the authentic, unvarnished stories of UT Southwestern's physicians and researchers. Each episode offers an intimate look at their personal and professional journeys, illustrating the passion and purpose that led these people to UTSW.

Season 2 | The Catalyst

Every leader had a moment that changed everything.

Season 1 | The Calling

The people shaping the future were shaped by something first.

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Full Episodes

Daniel Hommes, M.D., Ph.D.

Season 2: Daniel Hommes, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Hommes played sports and ping-pong with Dutch royalty but losing his mother shaped everything that followed.

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Joseph Takahashi, Ph.D.

Season 1: Joseph Takahashi, Ph.D.

Dr. Takahashi discovered the gene that controls our biological clock – a breakthrough that changed medicine.

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Toral Patel, M.D.

Season 1: Toral Patel, M.D.

Dr. Patel reflects on the highs and heartbreaking moments of caring for patients with brain tumors, and the gratitude that keeps her grounded.

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Joan Conaway, Ph.D.

Season 1: Joan Conaway, Ph.D.

Dr. Conaway was inspired early on by the thrill of discovery and the idea that women could pursue anything they dreamed of.

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Elizabeth Davenport, Ph.D.

Season 1: Elizabeth Davenport, Ph.D.

Follow the journey of Dr. Davenport from a small town in North Carolina to UT Southwestern.

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James Thornton, M.D.

Season 1: James Thornton, M.D.

Dr. Thornton has built a career defined by dedication to patients and teaching residents the value of responsibility and care.

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Shorts

Check out 1-minute highlights from the Unscripted series.

Testimonials

“Love this. And what a great way to feature the great faculty members and attract others to this great institution. You are 'humanizing' the story of why UTSW is special: it is the amazing people who work and who thrive there”

Dalal Haldeman, Ph.D., CEO of Haldeman Marketing

“I think you guys are doing some of the best medical storytelling in DFW circles, for sure. I really enjoy watching these.”

Sam Schachter, Senior Managing Director at KO-MAR Productions at PGA of America

“I love to show these in my class!”

Andrew M. Clark, Ed.D., Associate Dean and Professor at LeTourneau University

“Beautifully crafted and thoughtfully told as always!”

Shezad Manjee, Founder and Creative Director at DHD Films
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