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Dr. Brian Hoh selected as dean of UF’s College of Medicine
Hoh, who served as chair for the Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery, will begin as dean Aug. 7

UF MD-PhD training program achieves ‘Michelin star’ acclaimed MSTP status
Fewer than 60 programs nationwide have earned Medical Scientist Training Program status
Better detection for pediatric anemia
UF researchers create model to help clinicians identify high-risk patients
Gator kudos: Summer 2026
Recent awards and achievements of the UF College of Medicine community
College of Medicine graduate student selected as UF Health Cancer Institute Public Service Fellow
Niela Kleinsmith will work in Rep. Darren Soto’s office, helping inform important healthcare decisions, policies
Day in the life of a UF College of Medicine general surgery resident
Second-year general surgery resident Katharine “Kat” Tracy, M.D., rotates in the UF Health Shands Burn Center
How a Gator made ripples worldwide
Shubhada Hooli, M.D. ‘06, M.P.H., credits mentors and experiences at UF with guiding her global career
Creating opportunities for children to grow and thrive
Robyn Nelson helps children with OCD gain confidence during Fear Facers Camp

Creating opportunities for children to grow and thrive
Robyn Nelson helps children with OCD gain confidence during Fear Facers Camp
Connecting families to hope
Jennifer Hosford brings clinical trials to life at the UF diabetes research program
Gator kudos: Summer 2026
Recent awards and achievements of the UF College of Medicine community
Creating opportunities for children to grow and thrive
Robyn Nelson helps children with OCD gain confidence during Fear Facers Camp
Connecting families to hope
Jennifer Hosford brings clinical trials to life at the UF diabetes research program
Examining the evidence
UF psychiatry residents hold educational mock trial at the Fredric G. Levin College of Law
A cornerstone for character
Benice Ylagan’s can-do attitude earned her a 2026 UF Superior Accomplishment Award

How a Gator made ripples worldwide
Shubhada Hooli, M.D. ‘06, M.P.H., credits mentors and experiences at UF with guiding her global career
Gators leave a legacy
Shaping the future through generous contributions
Keeping a cool head under pressure
Adam Holtzman M.D. ’13, named 2026 UF 40 Under 40 honoree
‘Nothing short of exceptional’
147 members of the UF M.D. Class of 2026 graduate in May 16 ceremony
Alumna Lattisha Bilbrew, M.D., named 2026 UF 40 Under 40 honoree
After completing a competitive fellowship at UF, Bilbrew performs surgeries and inspires other clinicians
Alumna receives 2026 Hippocratic Faculty Award
Graduating medical students recognize Diane Howell, M.D. ’07, for her calming presence, guidance

Gators leave a legacy
Shaping the future through generous contributions
Answering the call to care
UF PA student Amanda Reeder receives inaugural Dr. Steven M. Kraft and Mrs. Randy E. Kraft Endowed Scholarship
Bridging the gap between medicine and outer space
Medical student, scholarship recipient seeks to advance human spaceflight through healthcare
Opening doors for future physicians
Two medical students share their journeys, passions and what receiving scholarship support means
Envisioning the world as it could be
Medical student Jennifer Wen received the Dr. R. Dean and Elizabeth F. Hautamaki Endowed Medical Scholarship
Smith Scholarship helps medical student care for populations in need
Arielle Ayotte is a recipient of the Dr. Richard T. Smith and Jean W. Smith Scholarship