
UF Medicine
As the largest college within the UF Health academic health center, the UF College of Medicine is home to thousands of faculty, students and staff committed to improving the health and well-being of people across the globe.
#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.
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.

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.

College News
Master’s and doctoral summer 2022 graduates celebrate with loved ones, mentors
New master’s and Ph.D. graduates from the College of Medicine attend a celebratory brunch Aug. 5

Resident and Fellow Bucket List Challenge builds connection to Gainesville
Medical Alumni Affairs team encourages residents and fellows to participate in group activities to explore area

UF Center for Regenerative Medicine recruiting for trial on potential therapy for autoimmune disorders
Nine patients to receive infusions of umbilical cord lining stem cells to treat autoimmune disorders in trial

Dr. Cody Hawley appointed director of communications for College of Medicine
Cody Hawley, Ph.D., joined UF from USF Aug. 1

College Events
College Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Aug 17
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Monthly MSTP Scholar Meeting – Virtual
5:00pm to 6:30pm
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Sep 21
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Monthly MSTP Scholar Meeting – Virtual
5:00pm to 6:30pm
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Sep 23
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State of the College Address
Harrell Medical Education Building learning studio & livestream
7:00am to 8:00am
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Oct 19
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Monthly MSTP Scholar Meeting – Virtual
5:00pm to 6:30pm
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Nov 16
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Monthly MSTP Scholar Meeting – Virtual
5:00pm to 6:30pm
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State of the College address
Sept. 23, 2022
The University of Florida College of Medicine State of the College address will take place Friday, Sept. 23, from 7-8 a.m. The College of Medicine community is invited to hear about our collective successes over the past year, including advancements with initiatives under the seven pillars of the strategic plan; student, trainee, faculty and staff updates; highlights from our community and university engagement efforts and more.

Our Research
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
Michael S. Okun, M.D.
As a physician-scientist, Michael S. Okun, M.D., professor and chair of the department of neurology, discusses his work at the lab bench and the patient's bedside.

Meet our Faculty

DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
Patrick Tighe, M.D., M.S.
Patrick Tighe, M.D., M.S., who holds the Donn M. Dennis, M.D., Professorship in Anesthetic Innovation, has been named associate dean for AI application & implementation. In this role, he will leverage his experience in AI to improve understanding of clinical operations and patient safety using advanced analytical methods. He will also collaborate with others throughout the college to improve the accessibility and impact of AI methods in support of the college’s missions, including the safe and effective implementation of AI solutions into clinical care.

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.