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…
Dr. Heather Fagan Named Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Dr. Heather Fagan, a distinguished pediatric critical care physician and award-winning medical educator, has been named chair of the UCF College of Medicine Nemours Children’s…
Meet our Preceptors: Dr. Daniel H. Jacobs, Neurological Services of Orlando
Dr. Daniel Jacobs’ support for the UCF College of Medicine began in 2008, before the medical school even opened. He was a founding affiliated faculty…
UCF Med Students Organize to Support Addiction Recovery
As homelessness and substance abuse rates rise, UCF College of Medicine students are doing their part to bring addiction and recovery education to Florida’s homeless…
Commencement 2025 — “I Knew Medicine Was My Calling”
Vasiliki Beleri wiped tears from her eyes moments after graduating as a UCF Physician Knight. Nearby stood her father, who had once lost three fingertips…
Graduating Seniors Reflect on Biggest Lessons Learned at UCF
As they gathered for the last time before graduation, UCF College of Medicine seniors celebrated on Friday their memories, accomplishments and lessons from the last…
Graduating Biomedical Sciences Students Achieve Success
Personal health experiences — and opportunities UCF provided through its DirectConnect program — have culminated in academic success, undergraduate research experience and exciting futures for…
“I Have Seen the Differences a Great Doctor Can Make”
Throughout medical school at UCF, Katherine Cohen has been inspired by how dedicated, caring physicians improve the lives of their patients. That inspiration and her…
Improving Patient Care Through Better Communication
Data shows that communications problems are the most frequent root cause of serious patient safety events. As part of the UCF College of Medicine’s commitment…
11 Students Match Into UCF-HCA Healthcare Residencies
Elizabeth Culberson and Sean Kennedy are now double UCF Physician Knights – After graduating from medical school in May, they will do their residency training…
100% Match Placement – UCF Medical Students Open Doors to Their Futures
An accidental meeting with an orthopedic surgeon changed J.D. Schwartzman’s life when he was in middle school – and Friday, 20 years later, the dream…
Serving Veterans Inspires UCF Med Student’s Residency Choice
UCF medical student Zachary Self hadn’t decided on a specialty for his medical career – until he cared for patients at the Orlando VA Medical…