Todd A. Curtis

Todd A. Curtis is a Senior Lecturer in Classics at the University of Texas, College of Liberal Arts. He has taught courses on medical terminology, ancient medicine, and classical mythology since joining UT in 2009, after earning a PhD in Classics (2010) and MA in History of Medicine (2005) from Newcastle University, UK, and a BS in Physical Therapy (1993) and BA in Classics (2004) from the University of Texas. His research focuses on ancient Greek medicine, its rhetorical frameworks, and cross-disciplinary intersections with mythology and Christian thought.

• Education
  • BS in Physical Therapy, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (1993)
  • BA in Classics, University of Texas (2004)
  • MA in History of Medicine, Newcastle University (2005)
  • PhD in Classics, Newcastle University (2010)

Dr. Curtis specializes in the history of ancient Greek medicine, particularly the Galenic Corpus, therapeutic exercise in antiquity, and the psyche-soma relationship in late Christian thought. He also explores mythological motifs in ancient scientific literature and teaches interdisciplinary courses blending classical studies with medical humanities.

His teaching portfolio includes CC 306M (Intro to Medical Terminology), CC 348 (Ancient Greek Medicine), CC 303 (Classical Mythology), and AHC 330/CTI 373 (Great Works in Medicine). Courses have been offered across multiple semesters (2021–2025) in both in-person and online formats.

Dr. Curtis maintains a dual career as a part-time physical therapist while teaching at UT. His contact details include the email todd.curtis@utexas.edu and office hours during Fall 2022 (MWF 10am-11am).