#16 for research among public medical schools, ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
$349M in total research and sponsored program funding, with researchers exploring topics across nine research centers and institutes.
100+ UF Health Physicians primary care and specialty medical practices are located throughout North Central Florida and Jacksonville.

State of the College address
At the State of the College address Sept. 23, the UF College of Medicine community learned about our collective successes over the past year.
ENGAGE, INNOVATE, EXCEL 2026
College of Medicine Strategic Plan
Under the leadership of Dean Colleen G. Koch, M.D., M.S., M.B.A., the UF College of Medicine has launched a comprehensive strategic planning process to develop a road map that will guide the college’s future for years to come.

Medical EducAtion
Education
Where clinical excellence, humanism and patient-centered care are the center of students’ education.

School of Physician Assistant Studies
The UF School of Physician Assistant Studies offers a continuous 24-month, full-time master’s program to train the next generation of PAs.

Master’s & Ph.D. programs
A variety of degree programs are offered aimed at translating discoveries from the lab to the patient.

Residency Training
With 75 ACGME-accredited housestaff programs, the UF College of Medicine provides graduate medical education through its partnership with the UF Health Physicians and UF Health hospitals.

College News
Alumna enhances support systems, educational experiences of residents and fellows
As senior associate dean of graduate medical education, Dr. Julia Close works to improve training at UF

Medical students gifted new Maren Reading Room keyboard
The portable instrument will be used by students for a Feb. 10 talent show

College launches new platform for faculty mentoring and development
Faculty Mentorship Resource Center uses online dashboard to connect mentors with mentees

College faculty, students and alumni prioritize acts of service
In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s call to service, we spotlight the college community’s efforts

College Events
College Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Feb 10
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Gators Got Talent: UF College of Medicine Talent and Art Show
University Auditorium, 333 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
8:00pm to 10:00pm
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Feb 16
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Gator Nation Giving Day
All Day
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EPI Research Day 2023
J. Wayne Reitz Union, 686 Museum Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
9:00am to 3:00pm
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Feb 27
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UF College of Medicine Celebration of Research
All Day
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College of Medicine Celebration of Research Scientific Keynote Address
Communicore Building Room C1-011, 1249 Center Dr, Gainesville, FL 32603, USA
1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Feb 28
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UF College of Medicine Celebration of Research
All Day
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College of Medicine Celebration of Research Poster Session & Reception
Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
5:00pm to 7:30pm
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Mar 13
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Medical Education Week
All Day
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Mar 14
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Medical Education Week
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Mar 15
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Medical Education Week
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Mar 16
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Medical Education Week
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Mar 17
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Medical Education Week
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13th annual
College of Medicine Celebration of Research
Feb. 27-28, 2023
Join us for a two-day event highlighting pioneering scholarship across the College of Medicine. Events include a research awards ceremony and reception, a mentoring excellence breakfast, a keynote address, a poster session and more.

Our Research
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
Jiang Bian, Ph.D.
Jiang Bian, Ph.D., of the department of health outcomes and bioinformatics focuses his work on artificial intelligence and machine learning in patient care.

Meet our Faculty

DEPARTMENT OF psychiatry
Carol Mathews, M.D.
Carol Mathews, M.D., an internationally known clinician and translational researcher in the areas of obsessive-compulsive disorder, tic disorders and anxiety disorders, has been named chair of the department of psychiatry. Mathews, who has served as interim chair since September 2021, takes the reins at a time of significant growth in the department’s clinical, teaching and research missions.

INTERNAL NEWSLETTER
College of Medicine Community Newsletter
Biweekly e-newsletter for faculty, staff, learners and trainees of the UF College of Medicine.

College of Medicine Alumni News
Florida Physician
Magazine for alumni, faculty and friends of the UF College of Medicine.

College News
Dr. Gator
Your UF College of Medicine news resource.