UCF's Gamble Pays Off, First Class of Physicians Graduate

The hopes and dreams of 36 students and their families, friends and supporters culminated today at UCF’s first College of Medicine commencement ceremony. It was the climax of an exciting dream to create a national model for medical education right here in Orlando. To learn more about the medical school’s charter class click here. “Less [...]

  • From Concert Halls to Operating Rooms

    William Kang’s journey into medicine began with a shoulder injury. A concert violinist, he played with the Louisiana Philharmonic and the Florida Orchestra when the injury that sidelined him for a few months made him wonder what he would ever do if he found out he couldn’t play anymore. Instead of using his hands to [...]

  • UCF, MetroPlan Seek Feedback About Transportation Issues

    Are Central Florida’s transportation issues a pain in the axle? Or do you routinely travel from Point A to Point B without delays or safety concerns? Whatever your thoughts are about Central Florida’s mobility, now is your opportunity to share your input on a survey conducted by UCF’s Institute for Social and Behavioral Sciences and [...]

  • UCF Medical Student Learns One Person Can Make a Difference

    Aura Fuentes learned how one person really can make a difference during her first medical rotation at Florida Hospital. “I thought I wanted to be a cardiologist when I got here,” Fuentes said of her first year at UCF’s College of Medicine. “But then I met a surgeon who really impressed me. Even though I [...]

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  • "You Students Are Going To Make A Difference"

    UCF College of Medicine students unveiled their free KNIGHTS (Keeping Neighbors In Good Health Through Service) Clinic at Orlando’s Grace Medical Home Tuesday and heard from one of its uninsured patients, “For some reason, God put a medical school up the road at UCF. You students are going to make a difference.” The free clinic [...]

  • UCF Medical School Grad Grows Up, Has Big Plans for Haiti

    Romeo Joseph thought the UCF College of Medicine had made a mistake when selecting him to be part of its charter class. For weeks, he wondered if he belonged and whether he would have to give back his full scholarship. “Everyone in the class was so smart, so eloquent,” said the former high school football [...]

  • Orlando Native Aspires to Return Home as Doctor or Med School Professor

    Sarina Amin was born and raised in Orlando. Her family is still here, and she missed the area when she left for college.  That’s a big reason why she took a chance on a new medical school four years ago. On Friday, May 17 she and 35 of her classmates will become the first class [...]

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