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Emily Mavrakis

Writer, UF College of Medicine

Emily Mavrakis joined the UF Health Communications staff in 2021 as a writer for the UF College of Medicine. She previously served as the business reporter for the Gainesville Sun newspaper and the science writer intern for the Florida Museum of Natural History. She now contributes to UF College of Medicine publications, including the Florida Physician magazine and Dr. Gator newsletter. She additionally produces alumni features, news releases and copy for special publications. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from UF.

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UF Health Shands main hospital building

UF Health Shands hospitals nationally ranked in 10 adult, pediatric medical specialties

In College, Featured Article
The 2022-23 Best Hospitals report solidifies UF Health's premier position
A grid of eight portraits of masked faces of all colors

A seat at the table

In Alumni, College, Event, Faculty, Featured Article
Celebration of Diversity Week promoted diversity, equity and inclusion in medicine with virtual panels, talks
A student talks with two other people behind him watching

Faculty and trainees participate in science communications workshop

#office of research, #science communications
In College, Event, Faculty, Featured Article, Students
Participants in the two-day workshop completed activities aimed at clarifying their messages
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Exemplary medical students recognized at 2022 Honors Convocation

#Honors Convocation
In College, Event, Students
21 students received awards and scholarships during the Sept. 13 event
A digital graphic with pictures of five women that says'Women in Medicine Month'

‘Role models matter’

#Betsy Shenkman, #Breann Garbas, and 6 more...
In Alumni, College, Faculty, Physician Assistant
UF College of Medicine celebrates five female trailblazers during Women in Medicine Month
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Oncologist joins national committee to diversify leaders in research

#department of radiation oncology, #Kate Hitchcock, and 1 more...
In Alumni, College, Faculty, Featured Article
Dr. Kate Hitchcock’s background in the Navy prepared her for a life committed to patients and research
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Researcher aims to create AI algorithm to help map human body’s cells

#AIatUF, #NIH, and 2 more...
In College, Faculty, Featured Article, Research news
Dr. Pinaki Sarder aims to use an AI tool to create an open map of the human body at the…
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A grandparent’s legacy

#Albert L. Rhoton Jr., #Alex Vlasak, and 4 more...
In Alumni, College, Faculty, Featured Article
Drs. Al L. Rhoton Jr. and George T. Harrell Jr. left lasting impacts on the College of Medicine, their families
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Gators around the country apply medical knowledge to solve crime with forensic medicine distance education program

#department of pathology immunology and laboratory medicine, #Jason Byrd, and 2 more...
In College, Featured Article, Students
The program prepares students for careers in medico-legal death investigations
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New training program pairs physicians, nurses to improve patient outcomes

#Nila Radhakrishnan, #Philip Efron, and 1 more...
In College, Faculty, Featured Article
The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program enables health care teams to make impactful changes
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Medical students create College of Medicine literary magazine

#Chapman Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, #Chapman Society, and 2 more...
In Alumni, College, Faculty, Featured Article, Staff, Students
The magazine features stories, poetry and artwork by faculty, hospital staff and students