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
UF Health designated Center of Excellence for rare inherited condition involving blood vessels
The Cure HHT foundation designated UF Health as Florida’s first HHT Center of Excellence
UF Health chief diversity officer named
Lakesha Butler, Pharm.D., begins Aug. 22
Students from School of PA Studies class of 2024 gifted stethoscopes, begin training
61 future physician assistants join the UF College of Medicine
Project from HR creates resource for best practices on diverse and inclusive hiring
The project is part of Dean Koch’s strategic plan initiative
College Events
College Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Jul 18
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Orange and Brew
Opus at UF Health Shands Hospital (North Tower)
9:00am to 10:00am
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Jul 20
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Orange and Brew
Opus at UF Health Heart & Vascular and Neuromedicine hospitals
9:00am to 10:00am
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Monthly MSTP Scholar Meeting – Virtual
5:00pm to 6:30pm
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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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Orange and Brew
July 18 & July 20, 2022
UF College of Medicine students, postdocs, residents and fellows can receive a complimentary 16-ounce hot or iced latte or tea at the college’s second annual Orange and Brew July 18 from 9-10 a.m. at Opus at UF Health Shands Hospital (North Tower) and July 20 from 9-10 a.m. at the UF Health Heart & Vascular and Neuromedicine hospitals.
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.
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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.