Join us for the 2025 College of Medicine Week celebration
Join the festivities in Gainesville and Jacksonville, Sept. 22-26
Sept. 4, 2025 — The second annual University of Florida College of Medicine Week, held Sept. 22-26, 2025, celebrates the incredible people and achievements of our college across the Gainesville and Jacksonville campuses. Events for faculty, staff, students and trainees will be occurring all week. We encourage you to join in the festivities!
Gainesville campus
State of the College
- Sept. 24, 7-8 a.m., HMEB 135 and on Zoom
The Gainesville and Jacksonville college community are invited to hear from Interim Dean Jennifer Hunt, M.D., M.Ed., as we gather to highlight the College of Medicine’s achievements over the past year and chart the path forward. A virtual viewing option will be made available. In-person attendance is open to all and available via RSVP on a first-come, first-served basis. Breakfast will be provided at the in-person event.
Postdoc Ice Cream Social
- Sept. 19, 1-3 p.m., ARB/HMEB circle
Enjoy a break from the Florida heat with an Ice Cream Social celebrating our outstanding postdocs in Gainesville. Ice cream will be provided by B’z Gelati. This event occurs in coordination with Postdoc Appreciation Week.
Staff Appreciation Celebrations
- Dates and times vary by location
Join us for catered events to celebrate our exceptional staff who make the College of Medicine a special place. Meals will be provided at various locations throughout the week in Gainesville. Click below to find the complete list of staff appreciation events.
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Celebration of Faculty Promotion and Tenure
- Sept. 24, 5:30-7 p.m., HMEB 125
A celebration honoring Gainesville and Jacksonville College of Medicine faculty for achieving promotion to the rank of associate, full or distinguished professor, and for being awarded emeritus status. A livestream will be available closer to the event.
Orange and Brew
- Sept. 26, 7:30-8:30 a.m., HMEB circle
The College of Medicine looks forward to celebrating students, postdocs, residents and fellows in Gainesville with complimentary 16-ounce cold brews or iced teas.
Faculty Open House
- Sept. 26, 2-3:30 p.m., M112 Dean’s Conference Room
Take a break to connect with Dr. Hunt and colleagues over refreshments while we recognize the outstanding contributions of our faculty.
Jacksonville campus
Morning Cup with Med Students
- Sept. 22, 6:30-8:30 a.m., lobby outside the Dean’s Office Suite, LRC 4th floor
The week will begin with a coffee pick-me-up for medical students. Coffee will be served by our UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville leadership team.
Faculty Dessert Reception
- Sept. 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m., lobby outside the Dean’s Office Suite, LRC 4th floor
Faculty in Jacksonville are invited to enjoy sweet delicacies from our dessert bar as leadership appreciates our dynamic group. This event will also recognize faculty who received promotions in 2025.
Grab-n-go Lunches
- Medical Students – Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., medical student lounge
- Residents – Sept. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., resident lounge
Residents and medical students in Jacksonville are invited to stop by and pick up a lunch to celebrate College of Medicine Week.
Staff Appreciation Meal Vouchers
- Week of Sept. 22-26
Staff at the College of Medicine – Jacksonville campus are invited to enjoy a complimentary meal to celebrate College of Medicine Week. Meal vouchers will be distributed via email.
