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Danielle Ivanov

Communications Specialist, College of Medicine

Danielle Ivanov joined the UF Health Communications staff in January 2022 as communications specialist for the College of Medicine. She manages the college’s social media, among other writing and communications responsibilities for its many publications. She was raised in Chicago and Gainesville before attending the University of Florida and earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in environmental science in 2021. Danielle was previously a reporter for The Gainesville Sun and Florida’s USA Today network.

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Nine UF College of Medicine faculty and staff posing for a group photo at Match Day 2025.

Crafting cherished memories

#Meghan Carl
In College, Featured Article, Staff
Events manager Meghan Carl builds experiences to last a lifetime
University Mentoring Program mentee Samantha Odegaard and Martin Noguera at Anesthesiology & Surgery Department Tailgate vs. Miami Hurricanes.

Behind the breakthroughs

#anesthesiology, #department of anesthesiology, and 1 more...
In College, Featured Article, Research, Staff
How Martin Noguera powers UF anesthesiology research
A joyful group stands at a podium labeled "UF College of Medicine." A woman in a blue floral dress speaks into a microphone, while a man raises his fist, holding a baby in leopard-print clothing. Two women stand beside them, smiling. The background features balloons, large windows, and a crowd.

UF Match Day 2025: ‘Right place at the right time’

#jennifer hunt, #Joel Goeckeritz, and 5 more...
In College, Event, Featured Article, Students
151 Class of 2025 medical students match to residency programs
A pink photo with a model human anatomical torso in the center.

To improve science education statewide, UF partners with Valencia College on teacher prep

#anatomy and physiology, #Kyle Rarey, and 3 more...
In College, Faculty, Featured Article
Teachers are expanding their knowledge in medical anatomy and physiology
A photo of Rhonda Douglas surrounded by orange lines.

A gentle touch

#Rhonda Douglas, #School of Physician Assistant Studies, and 4 more...
In College, Featured Article, Miscellaneous, Staff
Rhonda Douglas cultivates warm, supportive environment at the UF School of PA Studies
A photo of a doctor with a white coat and long brown hair listening to a pediatric patient's heart using a stethoscope. The child is smiling and wearing pink.

UF College of Medicine launches pediatric obesity fellowship to tackle national epidemic

#Angelina Bernier, #department of pediatrics, and 7 more...
In Alumni, College, Faculty, Featured Article, Staff
The fellowship is just the second of its kind in the Southeast
Four medical residents, left, and doctor Richard Allen, right, in a white coat.

A life of learning

#Class of 1977, #Richard Allen, and 1 more...
In Alumni, College, Featured Article
The remarkable journey of military veteran and Gator alumnus Richard Allen, M.D. ’77
A photo of Daressa Howard Hope and vertical orange lines on both sides.

Pouring into others

#Daressa Howard Hope
In College, Featured Article, Miscellaneous, Staff
Assistant Director of M.D. Admissions Daressa Howard Hope, M.A., on mentorship, medicine, and meaningful work
Bachelorette star Jenn Tran holding a rose and speaking to UF medical student John Mitchell.

John Mitchell: Medicine’s leading man

#John Mitchell
In College, Featured Article, Students
A glimpse into the journey of a UF medical student with a starring role on “The Bachelorette”