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Emily Mavrakis

Writer, UF College of Medicine

Emily Mavrakis is a writer for the UF College of Medicine’s communications team, where she strategizes and produces content including written articles, videos and photography to highlight the achievements and initiatives of college faculty, students, staff and alumni. She also serves as the assistant editor for the college’s print publications, Florida Physician magazine and the Dr. Gator newsletter. Prior to joining the UF Medicine staff in 2021, she served as the business reporter for the Gainesville Sun newspaper and interned as a science writer with the Florida Museum of Natural History. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from UF.

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A purple digital graphic with pictures of two scientists and white text that says, "Hispanic Heritage Month."

Celebrating scientists during Hispanic Heritage Month

#Hispanic Heritage Month, #Laura Falceto Font, and 1 more...
In College, Faculty, Featured Article, Research, Students
Two College of Medicine researchers discuss their cultures and work
A digital graphic with pictures of four University of Florida College of Medicine faculty members and white text that says, "Women in Medicine and Science Month."

Celebrating Women in Medicine and Science Month

#Antonette Bennett, #Ashleigh Wright, and 4 more...
In Alumni, College, Faculty, Featured Article, Physician Assistant, Research
Female faculty at the UF College of Medicine pave the way for the next generation
A physician in a white coat speaks with a patient in a hospital bed.

UF Medicine to create training program for patient quality and safety

#Nila Radhakrishnan, #QPSi, and 1 more...
In College, Faculty, Featured Article, Staff
Faculty will tailor Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program methodologies to fit UF’s needs
Collage of two images of the Anzalone family, with the family posing on the beach on the left and Sal Anzalone with his son Alex and his wife at a Florida Gators football game. Text on the graphic reads Alumni spotlight: Sal Anzalone, M-D 1986.

UF Medicine alumnus addresses childhood obesity with new initiative

#alumni spotlight, #pediatrics, and 1 more...
In Alumni, Featured Article
Sal Anzalone, M.D. ’86, begins childhood nutrition program in Southwest Florida
Members of the University of Florida College of Medicine medical student class of 2027 stand together for a group photo.

136 students join the UF medical school class of 2027

#MD class of 2027, #MD orientation, and 2 more...
In College, Event, Featured Article, Students
11 students began their studies as part of the MD-PhD Training Program
Graphic illustration depicting a woman riding on a bicycle, two physicians talking, a man and a woman hanging out on a sofa, a woman walking a dog, a man reading a book to a child and a physician wheeling a patient in a wheelchair.

College uses Well-Being Index feedback to guide decisions for initiatives

#Lisa Merlo, #Strategic Plan, and 1 more...
In College, Faculty, Featured Article
The confidential tool is now available to physician faculty
Two researchers review an image on a computer screen.

Early-career investigators achieve success with grant process through mentorship program

#College of Medicine Office of Research, #David Hammers, and 4 more...
In College, Faculty, Featured Article, Research
During the first cycle of the R01 Boot Camp, faculty members submitted 17 NIH grant applications
A scientist wearing gloves picks up a tube filled with a blood sample. About a dozen blood samples are in the foreground with labels.

Patient blood management pre-op screening project aims to improve outcomes

#Casey Imke, #department of anesthesiology, and 1 more...
In College, Faculty, Featured Article
A new project aims to improve patient recovery time following surgery and prevent unneeded blood transfusions
The fifty-six members of the University of Florida School of Physician Assistant Studies class of 2025 pose together for a class photo outside the Harrell Medical Education Building.

Realizing a dream

#Al Ortiz, #Gabrielle Register, and 4 more...
In College, Featured Article, Physician Assistant, Students
The UF School of Physician Assistant Studies welcomes 56 students to the class of 2025