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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 βbeef upβ the bodyβs Natural Killer cells. Dr. Copik uses nanoparticles and genetic engineering to make the bodyβs first line of defense into better-armed cancer killers.
Fighting Malaria
Dr. Debopam Chakrabarti focuses his research on malaria, the worldβs 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
Known to learners as Dr. Sam, Dr. Sampathkumar Shanmugham has…
The UCF College of Medicine and HCA Florida Healthcare today…
Izzy Nottolini found it difficult to select one favorite memory…
Three Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences undergraduate students were recently…
How Dr. Nneamaka Ukatu is Redefining Dermatology at UCF Health…
Hours before Artemis II splashed down safely into the Pacific Ocean on…
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Meet Dr. Sampathkumar Shanmugham, known to learners as Dr. Sam, a community neurologist and preceptor who has been involved in teaching UCF College of Medicine students since 2009.
Dr. Shanmugham received his medical degree at the Colmbatore Medical College/Madras University in India before completing Neurology residency at Mount Saini Hospital in Chicago and the University of Illinois. Today he is site director of Florida Neurology, PA, where third-year UCF medical students complete their Neurology Clerkship training.
"Dr. Sam is an amazing teacher. He explained very clearly, pushed my clinical and presentation skills, and let me do a lot of hands-on practice. One of the best preceptors Iβve worked with!" - UCF medical student.
Learn more about Dr. Shanmugham and hear what other students have to say about his guidance at the link in our bio π.
Another step forward in addressing Florida`s physician shortage! β¨
The UCF College of Medicine and HCA Florida Healthcare are launching two new graduate medical education programs - a Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Fellowship at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and a Transitional Year Residency Program at HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee.
The pulmonary critical care fellowship is the consortium`s first and only the second such program in the region.
Learn more about these programs before they welcome their first classes in July at the link in our bio π.
Last Friday, we celebrated our soon-to-be 2οΈβ£0οΈβ£2οΈβ£6οΈβ£ graduates at Class Day! ππ₯π
Seniors gathered outside on the Tavistock Green and piazza one last time before commencement for a relaxed social event and recognition ceremony. The Class Day celebration also included additional recognition for exceptional student efforts.
Here`s to you, Class of 2οΈβ£0οΈβ£2οΈβ£6οΈβ£ - we`ll see you at commencement!
Hear from some of our students on what their fondest memories are and see all awardees at the article on our website.
Before leaving to residencies all across the country, our Class of 2026 reflect on what they`ll miss most about their time in medical school. π π€
Congratulations to our Goldwater Scholars! πβοΈπ¬π
Kyle Coutray, Varun Nannuri and Trevor Overton were recently honored as Goldwater Scholars their outstanding research and great potential to advance their respective STEM disciplines. They`ll use this prestigious scholarship to help advance their education and propel them toward an impactful career.
Learn more on the College of Medicine website and UCF Today.
Meet our newest @ucf_health dermatologist, Dr. Nneamaka Ukatu! ππ₯Ό
Dr. Ukatu recently joined the UCF Health Faculty Physician Practice after caring for patients in private practice, where she deepened her expertise in surgical dermatology and complex inflammatory conditions. She says she`s looking forward to working closely with patients to educate and empower them while keeping them healthy.
Learn more about Dr. Ukatu in our article on our website.
As the Artemis II astronauts were preparing to return from space, researchers and space experts were gathering right here in Lake Nona to keep future travelers to the moon and beyond safe and healthy at Star Nona 2026. πβ¨
Read about all the insights on microgravity, space medicine and a firsthand account of spaceflight at the link in our bio. π
Our students are honing the professional skills needed to communicate their research π€βοΈπ
At the spring Burnett research symposium, 1οΈβ£3οΈβ£ graduate and Ph.D. students presented their research among peers and faculty to build their skills as prospective researchers.
The students gained valuable experience by continuing to interact with others and exchange ideas, which prepares them to present at conferences or initiate collaborations.
Read more at the π in our bio.
