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Summer Send-off Series

The Summer Send-Off Series brings together alumni, students and families across Florida to welcome incoming medical students to the Gator Nation. These gatherings offer a meaningful opportunity to connect, build community and support students as they begin their journey at the College of Medicine.

Office of alumni affairs

Summer Send-Off Series

Thank you for joining us! Our 2026 Summer Send-Off events have concluded. Thank you to the alumni, students, incoming students and guests who joined us in Tampa, Jacksonville and Orlando.

Group photo from the UF College of Medicine Summer Send-Off in Tampa. Alumni, students, and guests stand together inside a restaurant event space, smiling for the camera and Gator chop.

2026 Summer Send-Off Events

⭐ Tampa — June 11 | Whiskey Cake | 2223 N Westshore Blvd B207, Tampa, FL 33607
⭐ Jacksonville — June 11 | Seasons 52 | 5096 Big Island Dr Jacksonville, FL 32246
⭐ Orlando — June 18 | RusTeak Thornton Park | 101 S Eola Dr Suite 103, Orlando, FL 32801

Thank you for joining us! We enjoyed bringing Gators together across the state to welcome our newest members of the UF College of Medicine family. Please enjoy a few photos from this year’s gatherings.

Attendees mingle and chat during the UF College of Medicine Summer Send-Off event at a restaurant, with alumni, students, and guests gathered in small groups, enjoying conversation in a bright private dining space.
University of Florida College of Medicine alumni, current students, incoming students, and guests pose for a group photo during the Jacksonville Summer Send-Off, celebrating connections and welcoming the next generation of Gators.
University of Florida College of Medicine alumni, students, and guests gather for a group photo during the Summer Send-Off reception in Orlando.
Alumni, current students, incoming students, and guests smile for a group photo during the UF College of Medicine Tampa Summer Send-Off reception.
Alumni, current students, incoming students, and guests smile for a group photo during the UF…
Group photo from the UF College of Medicine Summer Send-Off in Tampa. Alumni, students, and guests stand together inside a restaurant event space, smiling for the camera and Gator chop.
Alumni, current students, incoming students, and guests connect in small groups during the UF College of Medicine Tampa Summer Send-Off, enjoying conversation and refreshments.
Alumni, current students, incoming students, and guests smile for a group photo during the UF…

Check out these snapshots from past years.

UF College of Medicine alumni welcoming incoming medical students at a Summer Send-Off event.
UF College of Medicine alumni welcoming incoming medical students at a Summer Send-Off event.
Students seated on a couch in a restaurant,
Students and alumni sit on a restaurant couch and stand next to it.
Incoming UF medical students networking with alumni at tables a Summer Send-Off reception.
Incoming UF medical students networking with alumni at a Summer Send-Off reception.
Incoming UF medical students networking with alumni at a Summer Send-Off reception.
Group photo of UF College of Medicine alumni and incoming students at a Summer Send-Off event.
Group photo of UF College of Medicine alumni and incoming students at a Summer Send-Off event.
Group photo of UF College of Medicine alumni and incoming students at a Summer Send-Off event.

Start Building Your Gator Network

Looking forward to the Summer Send-Off? Incoming students and alumni are encouraged to join the Gator Network — the exclusive online community for the UF College of Medicine. Many alumni who attend Summer Send-Off events are also active on the platform, making it easy to connect before the event and stay in touch afterward.

Join the Gator Network