UCF Graduates 117 New Physician Knights
They started medical school during a worldwide pandemic, when ICUs were full and a vaccine undiscovered. They met during Zoom classes from their off-campus homes….
Dean German Named Central Florida Woman Of The Year
The Women’s Executive Council of Orlando has named Dr. Deborah German, UCF’s vice president for health affairs and founding dean of its medical school, as…
Med School Alum, Ophthalmologist Returns to Join UCF Health
Dr. Monika Farhangi beams as she walks the halls of the College of Medicine again, this time as a UCF Health physician. The Class of…
Meet Dr. Pierce Trumbo, UCF Health’s New Internal Medicine Specialist
UCF Health, the College of Medicine physician practice, has added a new primary care doctor at its Lake Nona location. Dr. Pierce Trumbo is a…
Second Cardiologist Joins UCF Health
Dr. David Fries, a board-certified, non-invasive cardiologist, joined UCF Health, the College of Medicine faculty practice, this month. He specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and…
Answers to FAQs About Plant-Based Eating
Medical experts gathered at lunch Wednesday to answer FAQs about the health benefits of switching to a plant-based diet as part Lake Nona’s Lifestyle Medicine…
Learn to Live a Healthier Life
Lake Nona will celebrate Lifestyle Medicine Week June 5-10 with activities that will help you eat, stay active, sleep and connect with others for better…
UCF Graduates 1,000th Physician
UCF’s College of Medicine graduated its 1,000th physician Friday with steamers, cheers, tears and military salutes. “You are my 1K graduates,” Dr. Deborah German, vice…
Med Students Learn Food As Medicine
Eating healthy foods can prevent chronic diseases from diabetes to cancer, and UCF medical students are learning how to guide their patients to eat for…
What Keeps Someone Well? Med School, Lake Nona Seek Answers
UCF’s medical school is helping to lead a long-term health study of the Lake Nona community that’s designed to determine “what keeps someone well.” The…
Dr. Raj Mitra Selected Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs
Dr. Raj Mitra, a nationally recognized expert in rehabilitation medicine and pain management, is the UCF College of Medicine’s new Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs….
Med School Part of Historic Civilian Space Flight to International Space Station
When the first four civilians travel to the International Space Station April 8 they will be working with a team of University of Central Florida…