“In a lot of ways, Michael has created his own academic path — identifying ways to marry public health and medicine,” said Julia Varnes, Ph.D., M.P.H., a clinical associate professor and director of the Master of Public Health program in the UF College of Public Health and Health Professions. “He truly…
On May 9, members of the University of Florida medical school class of 2025 gathered at Wilmot Botanical Gardens to celebrate an outstanding faculty member who has had a tremendous impact on their journey.
Jacobsen is the winner of the 2025 College of Medicine Rising Star Researcher Award in Clinical, Data, or Artificial Intelligence Sciences.
Every spring, the University of Florida College of Medicine community comes alive with celebration to honor the exceptional achievements of faculty with prestigious awards at the spring faculty assembly.
Shelley Collins, M.D., the senior associate dean for undergraduate medical education and a professor of pediatrics, received the 2024 Hippocratic Award.
Alumni Drs. Lieberman and Eisinger established the Dr. Emma Segal Award to help ease the financial burden for medical students applying to residency programs and participating in the couples match. Story here.
One student shared, “From every interaction I’ve had with her, I’ve left it feeling welcomed, engaged, uplifted and grateful that I had a chance to talk with her.” Read more here.
“Michael was instrumental in helping to organize our farm worker health fair in Arcadia, Florida on March 23, 2023. He volunteered his time and assisted with planning, organization and implementation of the health fair. We coordinated with Florida Department of Health in DeSoto County and helped provide over 100 vaccines…
Submission about William: “Will has been the organizer of study groups in my group of classmates since the first semester of medical school. He also ensures everyone is fed with dietary restrictions in mind (on his dime; he never even asks to be repaid but we all make sure to…
Two Submissions about Kristin: “While at a medical conference, there was a physician who displayed inappropriate behavior toward me. While the inappropriate physician unabashedly followed me, Kristin stayed by my side, making sure I was never alone. Not only did she ensure my safety throughout the conference, she offered to…
