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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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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
The Ryan family

College of Medicine staff member goes from cardiac arrest patient to CPR advocate

#Elizabeth Warren, #Emily Mavrakis, and 2 more...
In College, Featured Article, Staff
Software engineer Steve Ryan describes experiencing sudden cardiac arrest
Matthew Merritt and Mario Chang

2020 Biomedical Sciences program cohort matched with mentors

#Emily Mavrakis, #Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences, and 5 more...
In College, Event, Featured Article, Students
The doctoral candidates will work closely with their mentors to conduct research
Harrell Medical Education Building exterior

Greater Gator Community program connects current and retired faculty

#Emily Mavrakis, #Greater Gator Community, and 3 more...
In College, Faculty, Featured Article
Retired faculty will mentor current faculty members
Christian Escorcia, Kaitlyn Evans, Jasity Rush and Maday Campo

PA students study vaccine hesitancy among Latinx groups

#Christian Escorcia, #Emily Mavrakis, and 5 more...
In College, Featured Article, Physician Assistant, Students
The students will hold a focus group to gauge thoughts on COVID-19 vaccines
Students gathered in a learning studio

Breaking the language barrier

#Cathy Paciotti, #Eddie Velazquez Jr., and 3 more...
In College, Featured Article, Students
The Latino Medical Student Association hosts language workshops to practice Spanish
Nina Multak

A Q&A with Dr. Nina Multak: PA profession to undergo name change

#Emily Mavrakis, #National PA Week, and 3 more...
In College, Featured Article, Physician Assistant
The profession will change from physician assistant to physician associate
Stacy Beal and her two daughters, Elsie and Ruby

Women in medicine: Stacy Beal, M.D. ’09, shares challenges and rewards of work, leadership and motherhood

#Casey Beal, #Emily Mavrakis, and 3 more...
In Alumni, College, Faculty, Featured Article
She serves as chair of the UF Women in Medicine and Science advisory board
Tom Hansen waves at the camera

Mobilizing for patients in need

#Emily Mavrakis, #School of Physician Assistant Studies, and 2 more...
In Alumni, Featured Article, Physician Assistant
Tom Hansen, PA '85, recently volunteered with the American Red Cross following Hurricane Ida
Drs. Rawls and Okun in an operating room.

Neurology department focuses on diversity initiatives

#ashley rawls, #department of neurology, and 3 more...
In College, Faculty, Featured Article
The department’s Diversity and Inclusion Council addresses clinical care, mentorship and community outreach