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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
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120 future physician knights came together to present their research at the 2025 FIRE Conference! 🔥🔬
Research projects discovered physical activity outdoors improves mental health more than exercising inside, studied how to improve outcomes for patients at risk for serious pregnancy-related complications and researched how we can stop the signaling that leads to cancer`s growth and spread.
UCF is one of the few medical schools in the nation that requires all students to do a two-year scientific research project. The goal, says Dr. Deborah German, vice president for health affairs and dean, is to create doctors who have a “spirit of inquiry” that is always looking to advance medical knowledge.
Read more about the incredible research and see the winners at: https://loom.ly/kl_F5iM
120 future physician knights came together to present their research at the 2025 FIRE Conference! 🔥🔬
Research projects discovered physical activity outdoors improves mental health more than exercising inside, studied how to improve outcomes for patients at risk for serious pregnancy-related complications and researched how we can stop the signaling that leads to cancer`s growth and spread.
UCF is one of the few medical schools in the nation that requires all students to do a two-year scientific research project. The goal, says Dr. Deborah German, vice president for health affairs and dean, is to create doctors who have a “spirit of inquiry” that is always looking to advance medical knowledge.
Read more about the incredible research and see the winners at: https://loom.ly/kl_F5iM
It was a beautiful day on the courts! ☀️
Sunday, our med students battled it out in a pickleball tournament to benefit the Apopka Farmworker`s Clinic, hosted by our dermatology and lifestyle medicine student interest groups. 🎾
It was a beautiful day on the courts! ☀️
Sunday, our med students battled it out in a pickleball tournament to benefit the Apopka Farmworker`s Clinic, hosted by our dermatology and lifestyle medicine student interest groups. 🎾
Dr. Kyle Benkel traded his UCF football jersey 🏈 for a white coat 🥼 when he decided to become a doctor - And today he was named a UCF Class of 2025 30 Under 30 Alumni Award recipient. ✨
Benkel entered UCF’s medical school after graduating with honors from the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences and playing wide receiver on the UCF football team that beat Auburn in the 2018 Peach Bowl.
He said he decided to enter medicine after seeing how physicians healed him twice from football injuries when he was a teen and graduated from the UCF College of Medicine in 2024.
Read more: https://loom.ly/Y0-PnIk
Dr. Kyle Benkel traded his UCF football jersey 🏈 for a white coat 🥼 when he decided to become a doctor - And today he was named a UCF Class of 2025 30 Under 30 Alumni Award recipient. ✨
Benkel entered UCF’s medical school after graduating with honors from the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences and playing wide receiver on the UCF football team that beat Auburn in the 2018 Peach Bowl.
He said he decided to enter medicine after seeing how physicians healed him twice from football injuries when he was a teen and graduated from the UCF College of Medicine in 2024.
Read more: https://loom.ly/Y0-PnIk
Our students went hands-on with anesthesia.🩺
Our Anesthesia Student Interest Group held a simulation event where students gained practical experience:
💉Administering epidurals
💨Practicing intubation
⚠️ Exploring how to care for a patient when there are complications with the anesthetic
The event was hosted in the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center under the guidance of experienced anesthesia and simulation professionals.
Our students went hands-on with anesthesia.🩺
Our Anesthesia Student Interest Group held a simulation event where students gained practical experience:
💉Administering epidurals
💨Practicing intubation
⚠️ Exploring how to care for a patient when there are complications with the anesthetic
The event was hosted in the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center under the guidance of experienced anesthesia and simulation professionals.
During Black History Month, the College of Medicine’s Dr. Tracy MacIntosh was honored as a distinguished Central Florida leader for her dedication to improving lives and health across our community. ❤️
An an Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. MacIntosh cares for patients while training UCF medical students and residents.
She is passionate about mentoring young people to go into medical careers and training tomorrow’s physicians to provide extraordinary patient-centered care to all.
In recognition of the award, Dr. MacIntosh’s biography will be entered into the Congressional Record to permanently record her efforts in U.S. history.
Congratulations Dr. MacIntosh!
During Black History Month, the College of Medicine’s Dr. Tracy MacIntosh was honored as a distinguished Central Florida leader for her dedication to improving lives and health across our community. ❤️
An an Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. MacIntosh cares for patients while training UCF medical students and residents.
She is passionate about mentoring young people to go into medical careers and training tomorrow’s physicians to provide extraordinary patient-centered care to all.
In recognition of the award, Dr. MacIntosh’s biography will be entered into the Congressional Record to permanently record her efforts in U.S. history.
Congratulations Dr. MacIntosh!
How can we work together to tackle food insecurity?
Healthcare professionals from across the country gathered to answer this question at this year`s student-run Global Health Conference!
USF Nutritional anthropologist Dr. David Himmelgreen gave the event`s keynote address highlighting how we can find solutions to food insecurity and diet-related diseases, while workshops highlighted how doctors can help patients with nutrition, how students can make affordable, nutritious meals and more.
How can we work together to tackle food insecurity?
Healthcare professionals from across the country gathered to answer this question at this year`s student-run Global Health Conference!
USF Nutritional anthropologist Dr. David Himmelgreen gave the event`s keynote address highlighting how we can find solutions to food insecurity and diet-related diseases, while workshops highlighted how doctors can help patients with nutrition, how students can make affordable, nutritious meals and more.
The FIRE Conference is underway! 🔥
Today, students are presenting the culmination of their scientific research projects that will advance medical knowledge.
UCF`s medical school is one of the few in the nation that requires all first- and second-year M.D. candidates to conduct these projects, contributing to the medical knowledgebase and expanding their research experience.
The FIRE Conference is underway! 🔥
Today, students are presenting the culmination of their scientific research projects that will advance medical knowledge.
UCF`s medical school is one of the few in the nation that requires all first- and second-year M.D. candidates to conduct these projects, contributing to the medical knowledgebase and expanding their research experience.
Operator Solutions and UCF are partnering to advance aerospace medical training and emergency response! 🚀
As commercial space exploration accelerates, the need for highly trained first responders and innovative medical solutions for in-flight emergencies has never been greater.
In response, Operator Solutions, a leader in specialized rescue and emergency response for human spaceflight, has partnered with the UCF College of Medicine to advance aerospace medical training and emergency preparedness.
Read more: https://loom.ly/NIYw0MU
Operator Solutions and UCF are partnering to advance aerospace medical training and emergency response! 🚀
As commercial space exploration accelerates, the need for highly trained first responders and innovative medical solutions for in-flight emergencies has never been greater.
In response, Operator Solutions, a leader in specialized rescue and emergency response for human spaceflight, has partnered with the UCF College of Medicine to advance aerospace medical training and emergency preparedness.
Read more: https://loom.ly/NIYw0MU