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A Smile To Remember

Hugh “Smiley” Hill, MD, Associate Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs   Late associate dean for student and alumni affairs, leaves lasting impact on the UF College of Medicine, click here to read Hugh Hill’s…

Celebrating a Legacy

Since 1956, the UF College of Medicine has graduated more than 5,800 physicians, 1,658 physician assistant and 1,183 PhD scientists and has trained tens of thousands of resident physicians. UF College of Medicine faculty are national leaders in fundamental, translational and clinical research. Click here to read…

Research Spotlight: Michael Okun, MD

  From National Geographic: At the University of Florida, Parkinson’s disease patient Russell Price undergoes surgery to implant a deep brain stimulation (DBS) lead that will deliver electrical impulses to motion-controlling parts of his brain, treatment which has been shown to provide substantial relief from symptoms in appropriately…

Research Landscapes: Duane Mitchell, MD, PhD

  Duane Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D., a faculty member in the Lillian S. Wells department of neurosurgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine, discusses his research involving immunotherapy for brain cancer.   To see more Research Landscapes, click here!…

Student Spotlight: Xavier Williams ’19

When faced with hardship, University of Florida College of Medicine student Xavier Williams, MS2, keeps a clear mind by reminding himself that passion and motivation trump all else.

Student Spotlight: Chris Henson ’20

Christopher Henson, Class of 2020   Second chances in life are reminders that patience and hope can eventually lead to desired outcomes. For first-year UF College of Medicine student Chris Henson, two second chances landed him where he is today. Click here…

Heart to Heart

UF surgeons and dedicated medical teams give miracle conjoined twins a chance at a full life through ground-breaking procedures.

One Step Closer

Class of 2020 reciting the UF COM Code of Ethics   To civilians, a doctor’s white coat symbolizes authority, professionalism and honor. To medical students on their way to becoming physicians, the white coat serves as a…

Student Spotlight: Kathy Ehresmann ’20

Kathy Ehresmann ’20 in Satahip, Thailand Many UF College of Medicine students can recall the moment in their past when they realized medicine was their future. For U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kathleen Ehresmann, MS1, that moment occurred at 500 feet.  Read…