Congratulations 2025 Award Honorees
College of Medicine faculty, staff and students were honored Wednesday for their contributions to education, research and community health at the 2025 Awards Ceremony. “These…
UCF Addressing Need for Primary Care Physicians
Florida desperately needs more primary care doctors and UCF’s College of Medicine, armed with a $2.6 million federal grant, is doing its part to create…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…