Brewing connections

UF College of Medicine community celebrates fourth annual Orange and Brew

Three UF medical students smiling and holding up coffees. From left to right, they are wearing a pink shirt and jeans, a green shirt and jeans, and a black shirt with a white collar.

Nov. 12, 2024 — As dawn broke over campus Nov. 1, University of Florida College of Medicine students, postdocs, and housestaff greeted the day with a special treat: the fourth annual Orange and Brew, an early morning community celebration where learners and trainees could gather and meet with leadership while sharing a light breakfast from Opus Coffee.

Complete with complimentary coffee and tea, muffins, and a raffle outside of the Harrell Medical Education Building, the event fostered connections and camaraderie among the attendees, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with laughter and conversation. Participants took a moment to pause from their busy schedules, with some stopping by before rounds at the hospital while others gathered for a pick-me-up before a challenging exam.

In addition to enjoying the refreshments and company of their peers, attendees took a moment to share their experiences and aspirations with Jennifer Hunt, M.D., M.Ed., interim dean of the College of Medicine, David C. Bloom, Ph.D., the Hazel Kitzman Professor in Genetics and interim associate dean for graduate education, and Stephen J. Motew, M.D., M.H.A., FACS, president and system CEO of the UF Health clinical enterprise.

“It was such a joy to spend time with our students, postdocs, residents, and fellows at Orange and Brew, sharing coffee, muffins, and meaningful conversations,” Hunt said. “Hearing about their hopes and dreams for the future reminded me of the incredible passion and potential in our College of Medicine community. I’m grateful to Opus Coffee for helping make this gathering special and to everyone who joined us — it’s these connections that truly enrich our journey in medicine.”

View photos and a short video from the community gathering below.

Doctors Steve Motew and Jennifer Hunt smiling and posing for a photo together at Orange and Brew. Doctor Hunt is wearing a black Opus Coffee apron. — College of Medicine students receive complimentary iced coffees and teas during Orange and Brew, an event celebrating students at the college.

Two women in black jackets smiling in front of a blue photo backdrop. One is wearing pink scrubs with a pink stethoscope around her neck. — College of Medicine students receive complimentary iced coffees and teas during Orange and Brew, an event celebrating students at the college.

Two doctors in blue scrubs smiling and holding coffee and muffins at the UF College of Medicine. — College of Medicine students receive complimentary iced coffees and teas during Orange and Brew, an event celebrating students at the college.

Three people talking outside the UF College of Medicine. One is in red scrubs, another is in a green shirt, and another is in a gray sweater. — College of Medicine students receive complimentary iced coffees and teas during Orange and Brew, an event celebrating students at the college.

Six students smiling and cheersing their coffees outside the UF College of Medicine.

A large group of people sharing coffee, muffins, and conversation outside the UF College of Medicine. — College of Medicine students receive complimentary iced coffees and teas during Orange and Brew, an event celebrating students at the college.

Doctors David C. Bloom, Jennifer Hunt, and Steve Motew posing for a group photo in front of a blue backdrop. — College of Medicine students receive complimentary iced coffees and teas during Orange and Brew, an event celebrating students at the college.

A barista pouring nitro cold brew out of a spicket on a van. — College of Medicine students receive complimentary iced coffees and teas during Orange and Brew, an event celebrating students at the college.

Doctor Jennifer Hunt smiling and pouring cold brew coffee out of a spout on the side of a van. — College of Medicine students receive complimentary iced coffees and teas during Orange and Brew, an event celebrating students at the college.