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UCF College of Medicine faculty are at the forefront of aerospace medicine, cancer research, and improving public health.
Medicine In Space
Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta is an internationally recognized space medicine expert who leads our research on the health impacts of space travel with an emphasis on addressing these issues as more people go into space.
Killing Cancer Cells
Dr. Alicja Copik is developing technologies that “beef up” the body’s Natural Killer cells. Dr. Copik uses nanoparticles and genetic engineering to make the body’s first line of defense into better-armed cancer killers.
Fighting Malaria
Dr. Debopam Chakrabarti focuses his research on malaria, the world’s deadliest mosquito-borne illness. Dr. Chakrabarti is investigating using cancer drugs and identifying natural product-derived antimalarials to find new ways to treat malaria.
College News & Events
February is American Heart Month, so we asked Dr. David…
UCF Health Faculty Physician Practice has a new endocrinologist who…
Dr. Marcy Verduin didn’t begin her career as a physician,…
College of Medicine Professor Dr. Michal Masternak, who focuses his…
UCF-HCA Healthcare have announced a new transitional year residency program…
Dr. Helen Thuy-Duong Vo offers an Anesthesiology elective for our…
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What was it like when second-year medical student Kelviyana Walker got her call that she would be a medical student?
Hear her story of getting the call that changed everything!
What was it like when second-year medical student Kelviyana Walker got her call that she would be a medical student?
Hear her story of getting the call that changed everything!
Say hello to this year`s KNIGHTS Clinic team!
The KNIGHTS Clinic, funded by a grant from the Diebel Legacy Fund, helps Grace Medical Home care for the uninsured in our community and offers extended hours to make medical care more accessible.
Thank you for your great work in our community medical knights!
Say hello to this year`s KNIGHTS Clinic team!
The KNIGHTS Clinic, funded by a grant from the Diebel Legacy Fund, helps Grace Medical Home care for the uninsured in our community and offers extended hours to make medical care more accessible.
Thank you for your great work in our community medical knights!
It`s #AmericanHeartMonth, so we asked Dr. David Fries, a cardiologist at UCF Health Faculty Physician Practice to give us advice on the best ways to improve health heart. ❤️
Here are his ABCDE`s of keeping your heart healthy.
A – Assessment. Patients over age 40 should discuss heart health with their physician and undergo an assessment of their risk for heart disease.
B – Blood pressure. High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease and often happens without symptoms.
C – Cigarettes and Cholesterol. Smoking cessation dramatically improves your heart health, as well as reducing your risk for other serious diseases like cancer. High cholesterol also increases your risk of heart disease.
D – Diet. A heart-healthy diet is based on whole (unprocessed) foods, lean meat, fruits and vegetables, high-fiber grains and low-fat dairy.
E – Exercise. You need 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise for good health. Split up that time in any way that works for you. And find ways to move that you enjoy.
Get more in depth into the ABCDE`s of heart health here and don`t forget to share to keep those around you #hearthealthy: https://loom.ly/UIuaO7Q
It`s #AmericanHeartMonth, so we asked Dr. David Fries, a cardiologist at UCF Health Faculty Physician Practice to give us advice on the best ways to improve health heart. ❤️
Here are his ABCDE`s of keeping your heart healthy.
A – Assessment. Patients over age 40 should discuss heart health with their physician and undergo an assessment of their risk for heart disease.
B – Blood pressure. High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease and often happens without symptoms.
C – Cigarettes and Cholesterol. Smoking cessation dramatically improves your heart health, as well as reducing your risk for other serious diseases like cancer. High cholesterol also increases your risk of heart disease.
D – Diet. A heart-healthy diet is based on whole (unprocessed) foods, lean meat, fruits and vegetables, high-fiber grains and low-fat dairy.
E – Exercise. You need 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise for good health. Split up that time in any way that works for you. And find ways to move that you enjoy.
Get more in depth into the ABCDE`s of heart health here and don`t forget to share to keep those around you #hearthealthy: https://loom.ly/UIuaO7Q
Our med students kicked off #americanheartmonth right! ❤️
Our students` Cardiology Interest Group hosted a cardiac arrest simulation event at the Orlando VA Medical Center`s Simulation Center, working with the VA Simulation team to get hands-on experience treating cardiac arrests!
Photos sent by Rachel Williams
Our med students kicked off #americanheartmonth right! ❤️
Our students` Cardiology Interest Group hosted a cardiac arrest simulation event at the Orlando VA Medical Center`s Simulation Center, working with the VA Simulation team to get hands-on experience treating cardiac arrests!
Photos sent by Rachel Williams
Please welcome our new endocrinologist, Dr. Hiram Maldonado-Rivera, to our UCF Health team. 🎉
Dr. Maldonado-Rivera is board certified in internal medicine and endocrinology and is currently accepting patients needing care for conditions such as diabetes and diseases of the thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands at the clinic`s East Orlando location.
Learn more about Dr. Maldonado Rivera: https://loom.ly/ooGTRPY
Please welcome our new endocrinologist, Dr. Hiram Maldonado-Rivera, to our UCF Health team. 🎉
Dr. Maldonado-Rivera is board certified in internal medicine and endocrinology and is currently accepting patients needing care for conditions such as diabetes and diseases of the thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands at the clinic`s East Orlando location.
Learn more about Dr. Maldonado Rivera: https://loom.ly/ooGTRPY
In collaboration with the UCF COM Student National Medical Association (SNMA) student organization, we are excited to observe Black History Month with a full schedule of opportunities to celebrate Black History!
These events are open to the entire College of Medicine (COM) community and will feature opportunities for learning, discussion, and lots of fun!
We hope to see you there!
In collaboration with the UCF COM Student National Medical Association (SNMA) student organization, we are excited to observe Black History Month with a full schedule of opportunities to celebrate Black History!
These events are open to the entire College of Medicine (COM) community and will feature opportunities for learning, discussion, and lots of fun!
We hope to see you there!
Dr. Marcy Verduin didn’t begin her career as a physician, or even a medical student. First, she was a high school science teacher and cheerleading coach. That foundation took her on a winding path that led her to become an internationally recognized professor of psychiatry and the UCF College of Medicine’s associate dean of students.
As we celebrate Women in Medicine Day, also known as Women Physician`s Day, we recognize the incredible journey that led her to our UCF College of Medicine campus and hope her story can inspire more young women who we know will become great physicians in the future.
Read more: https://loom.ly/yMr42lQ
Dr. Marcy Verduin didn’t begin her career as a physician, or even a medical student. First, she was a high school science teacher and cheerleading coach. That foundation took her on a winding path that led her to become an internationally recognized professor of psychiatry and the UCF College of Medicine’s associate dean of students.
As we celebrate Women in Medicine Day, also known as Women Physician`s Day, we recognize the incredible journey that led her to our UCF College of Medicine campus and hope her story can inspire more young women who we know will become great physicians in the future.
Read more: https://loom.ly/yMr42lQ
Who said healthy foods can`t be delicious? 🥬
The Dean’s Society hosted a cooking demonstration at the 4Roots Farm Campus, highlighting the importance of nutrition as healthcare.
The event showed how simple swaps can make nutritious and delicious meals that cut out some of the most common causes of unhealthy diets.
Who said healthy foods can`t be delicious? 🥬
The Dean’s Society hosted a cooking demonstration at the 4Roots Farm Campus, highlighting the importance of nutrition as healthcare.
The event showed how simple swaps can make nutritious and delicious meals that cut out some of the most common causes of unhealthy diets.