Texas
How AI is revolutionizing medical training at this North Texas college
FORT WORTH, Texas – Some North Texas medical students are using artificial intelligence (AI) during simulated training sessions. The new technology gives them a chance to see how communication training and technology can come together to save lives.
AI integration in medical education
What we know:
The use of artificial intelligence is growing.
So much so, that the UNT Health Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) is one of the first in the nation to incorporate AI into all 4-years of their medical school curriculum.
The goal is not to replace doctors, but to help train them. It’s a new way of learning. Using artificial intelligence to help second-year medical school diagnose real-life medical conditions.
The college is integrating AI across the curriculum as a practical tool to enhance clinical reasoning and communication.
Enhancing clinical skills with AI simulations
What they’re saying:
“The tool itself is hopefully not replacing the skills the students have coming out of medical school,” said Dr. Sam Selvy, a pediatric ER physician at UNT Health’s simulation department.
“They need those cognitive skills, and they need to use AI as that tool and not a crutch.”
AI Chatbot: No, he’s not on any medication right now.
AI Chatbot: Yes, he’s up-to-date on his vaccines.
Just a few comments from an AI Chatbot acting as the child’s concerned mother to help the students make a diagnosis. In this case, it was a baby brought to the with belly pain.
Building communication skills in a virtual environment
Local perspective:
Dr. Frank Filipetto is the professor that led Monday’s virtual exercise for the school.
“When I went to medical school back in 1986, this didn’t exist. The first patient I could practice on was a real patient,” said Filipetto.
“This creates an environment where it creates some psychological safety. Students can make mistakes. It teaches communication skills, how we talk to a patient.”
Dig deeper:
Shraddha Bhonsle is a student that took part in the exercise. She’s excited about emerging AI technology being used in the medical field.
“It was cool. We were able to ask any sort of question, and it was able to come up with a question that a parent would come up with,” said Bhonsle.
She continues by saying AI could be helpful in classrooms.
“I definitely think it’s contributing to education if you use it for the right reasons,” said Bhondle. “I think in classrooms it’s very helpful to have these simulations and be more interactive.”
Future of AI in healthcare training
What’s next:
UNT Health Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine also received a grant to offer a new elective to third- and fourth-year medical students.
The four-week intensive class is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of data and AI applications in health care.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by FOX 4’s Alex Boyer.
Texas
Phoenix Merchant Partners and Texas Capital Alternative Asset Management Form Strategic Relationship
Phoenix Merchant Partners, an independent alternative asset manager, and Texas Capital Alternative Asset Management (TCAAM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Texas Capital Bancshares, formed a strategic relationship to provide customized capital solutions and direct lending to the core middle market across a diverse range of industries.
The relationship integrates the corporate and investment banking coverage network of Texas Capital with the structuring, underwriting and multi-cycle portfolio management expertise of Phoenix. Capitalizing on this powerful combination, Phoenix will launch its first vehicle, Spurstone Credit, in Q3/26. Structured as a perpetual-life, non-traded closed-end credit fund, Spurstone will be headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Spurstone has already attracted interest from a group of anchor institutional investors. The vehicle’s investment mandate will focus primarily on delivering senior secured financing solutions to core middle-market businesses with annual revenues between $100 million and $1 billion that are currently underserved in private credit.
“As the only full-service financial services firm headquartered in Texas, we continuously look for ways to serve the needs of companies and their owners, both in Texas and in our industries of focus across the country. Working with Phoenix expands and accelerates our ability to offer proprietary private credit financing solutions to deserving clients. The Phoenix team shares our disciplined approach to asset structuring, capital preservation and portfolio management, as well as our passion for providing exceptional client service and delivering comprehensive solutions,” Daniel Hoverman, head of corporate and investment banking at Texas Capital and president of TCAAM, said.
The vehicle’s strategy is designed to address a critical structural liquidity gap for non-sponsored, family-owned and founder-led mid-market enterprises requiring flexible, non-dilutive senior capital to fund organic growth, strategic acquisitions and balance sheet optimizations.
“Proprietary origination remains the single biggest differentiator in the private credit landscape,” Art Mbanefo, founder and CEO of Phoenix, said. “Working with TCAAM unlocks unparalleled access to high-quality, founder-owned businesses across Texas and other economic centers like California, New York and Illinois. Together, we are bridging the liquidity gap for exceptional middle-market companies.”
Spurstone will be advised by a newly formed, Phoenix-sponsored registered investment adviser, Ryestone Advisors, which is currently applying for registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. TCAAM will be a minority economic investor in Spurstone’s investment adviser.
Texas
Texas man admits embezzling $3.2 million to pay student loans, fuel online gambling, prosecutors say
A Texas man who siphoned off millions from his employer to wipe out tens of thousands in student loan debt and bankroll extensive online gambling has pleaded guilty to federal embezzlement charges, prosecutors said.
Mitchell David Slentz, 34, of Kyle, pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzling more than $3.2 million from Austin Freight Systems, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas.
Financial oversight role detailed
Prosecutors said Slentz held broad responsibility for Austin Freight Systems’ finances, managing accounting operations, overseeing financial reports and internal controls, and handling vendor payment requests submitted to JPMorgan Chase.
Between October 2023 and March 2025, Slentz executed 147 fraudulent payments, diverting $3,277,937.35 into his personal accounts via interstate wire transfers. He used part of the stolen money to make two student loan payments — $25,000 and $33,887. He also gambled heavily on an online platform, depositing and winning more than $1 million, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
Charges and court proceedings
Slentz was charged on May 14, appeared on June 8, and pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and engaging in monetary transactions with criminally derived proceeds.
A federal judge will determine Slentz’s sentence based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutory factors.
Investigation led by the FBI task force
The FBI Austin White Collar Crime Task Force handled the investigation.
CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Tuesday morning is off to another warm start, with temperatures in the 70s. Expect another day with breezy winds, hot temperatures and Saharan dust in the sky. Most of the dust will move out of North Texas by Wednesday.
Temperatures on Tuesday afternoon will feel like triple digits, and this trend will continue into the Fourth of July weekend. Because dew points will drop slightly toward the end of the workweek, high temperatures should finally reach the 100° mark by Saturday.
There’s just a slim 10% chance of showers in the forecast for Friday and Saturday, with slightly better rain chances on Sunday and Monday at 20%. Until then, temperatures will continue to heat up, and the feel-like temperatures will be at 100°+ each day. Stay cool.
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