Dr. Diebel Honored with John C. and Martha Hitt Honorary Alumni Award
The College of Medicine congratulates and thanks Dr. Donald Diebel Sr., who was recently honored with UCF’s John C. and Martha Hitt Honorary Alumni Award…
UCF Space Medicine Initiatives Are Taking Off
The University of Central Florida College of Medicine is charting a new frontier in healthcare as humans prepare for longer missions to moon, Mars and…
UCF Med Student is STAT News “Wunderkind”
A first-year UCF medical student who hopes to discover how stem cells can treat psychiatric conditions has been named a 2025 STAT News Wunderkind, a…
Med School Educator, Student Win National AAMC Honors
A founding UCF College of Medicine faculty member and a third-year medical student committed to improving healthcare for all are being honored nationally by the…
Physician, UCF Alum Gives Undergraduates Unprecedented Experience in Medicine
A UCF alumnus who is a nationally recognized foot and ankle surgeon continues to give back to his alma mater by offering a unique Surgical…
Dr. Deichen Named Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
Dr. Michael Deichen has been named the College of Medicine’s new Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs. “Dr. Deichen has shown excellent leadership in the interim…
UCF Researchers Fight Breast, Prostate Cancer with Targeted Therapies Backed by 2 New Grants
A UCF team of researchers is refining their gameplan to tackle cancer. Dr. Annette Khaled, who leads the College of Medicine’s cancer research division, recently…
Healing the Helpers: College of Medicine Leader Helping Local Law Enforcement
Law enforcement officers face a higher risk of suicide than of being killed in the line of duty. To help address that issue, the Orange…
How to Fight High Cholesterol, Improve Heart Health
September is Cholesterol Awareness Month so we turned to Dr. Ariel Mejia, medical director at UCF Health Faculty Physician Practice, for ways you can help…
UCF Creates Free Resiliency Resources for Healthcare Workers, Students Worldwide
Burnout among healthcare providers is at an all-time high. In 2022, 46% of health workers reported feeling burned out often or very often, up from…
10 UCF Health Faculty Physicians are Top Docs
Orlando Family Magazine has recognized 10 UCF Health Faculty Physician Practice doctors as among the community’s finest. The honorees include physicians in multiple specialties and…
Welcome M.D. Class of 2029
Jack Koczara was inspired by the orthopedic surgeon who healed his sports-torn knees and shoulder. Sierra Simon always loved science but became a lifeguard and…