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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 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
All students in the P-A class of 2024 pose together outside

Students from School of PA Studies class of 2024 gifted stethoscopes, begin training

#class of 2024, #PA class of 2024, and 1 more...
In College, Event, Featured Article, Physician Assistant, Students
61 future physician assistants join the UF College of Medicine
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Project from HR creates resource for best practices on diverse and inclusive hiring

#Amelia Baiden, #College of Medicine Human Resources, and 2 more...
In College, Faculty, Featured Article, Physician Assistant
The project is part of Dean Koch’s strategic plan initiative
Two men in scrubs look at the camera from inside a hospital room

UF medical school graduate shares his journey from Haiti to Gainesville

#department of anesthesiology, #Fritz-Gerald Charles
In Alumni, College, Featured Article
Anesthesiology resident Fritz-Gerald Charles, M.D. ’18, hopes his research will impact global health
An image of two graduating students holding a sign that says '#GatorPA'

‘An unwavering commitment as patient advocates’

#American Academy of Physician Assistants, #American Academy of Physician Associates, and 2 more...
In Alumni, College, Event, Featured Article, Physician Assistant
UF School of PA Studies graduates 58 students at June 18 ceremony
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Faculty member receives National Humanism in Medicine Medal from Gold Humanism Honor Society

#Arnold P. Gold Foundation, #Chapman Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, and 2 more...
In College, Event, Faculty, Featured Article
The award recognizes Dr. Wayne McCormack’s work on a peer nomination form used by most of the society’s chapters
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Two college faculty receive prestigious recognitions

#Academy of Science, #Desmond Schatz, and 4 more...
In College, Faculty, Featured Article, Research news
Drs. Naykky Singh Ospina and Desmond Schatz recognized for their leadership and expertise

LGBTQ clinic at Equal Access Clinic Network provides inclusive care

#LGBTQ health, #Pride Month, and 3 more...
In College, Faculty, Featured Article, Physician Assistant, Students
Students passionate about providing health care to vulnerable populations volunteer at the clinic
Portraits of faculty council members, clockwise from top left: Martin Rosenthal, Sylvain Doré, Ashley Ghiaseddin, Eric Jeng, Paramita Chakrabarty and Erica Dale.

College announces 2022-23 Faculty Council officers

#Faculty Council
In College, Faculty, Featured Article
Martin Rosenthal, M.D., will serve as president for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

#AAPI Heritage Month, #Charles Hwang, and 3 more...
In Alumni, College, Event, Faculty, Featured Article, Physician Assistant, Students
College of Medicine students, alumni and faculty share what it means to celebrate their cultures