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MCOM celebrates 20th anniversary of cornerstone pathway program
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health and Morsani College of Medicine leaders, faculty, staff, and students gathered at the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Gibbons Alumni Center to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Pre-Health Scholars Program.
September 28, 2023Morsani College of Medicine

CAMLS Rolls Out New Simulation Mobile Vehicle Aimed at Saving Lives
The CAMLS mobile training vehicle is a former ambulance that was transformed into a roving medical simulator aimed at bringing advanced clinical skills training to underserved communities.
September 22, 2023Morsani College of Medicine

Transforming Health Care with AI: A Conversation with Dr. Nishit Patel
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a part of our everyday lives. Particularly, it is reshaping the way society approaches medicine and is promising a future of precision, efficiency, and improved patient outcomes. Dr. Nishit Patel, MD, professor in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery in the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine, vice president of medical informatics for ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Tampa General Physicians, and vice president and chief medical informatics officer at Tampa General Hospital, explains the exciting potential and challenges of AI in healthcare, emphasizing its transformative role and ethical significance
September 21, 2023Morsani College of Medicine, Research

Taneja College of Pharmacy welcomes class of 2027
The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Taneja College of Pharmacy welcomed their newest future pharmacists to ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Sept. 15 during the Class of 2027 White Coat Ceremony at the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Marshall Student Center.
September 19, 2023Taneja College of Pharmacy

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health's Experiential Learning Lab prepares medical students for real-world patient care
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine’s (MCOM) Experiential Learning lab prepares its medical students for the complexities and challenges of real-world health care. The Experiential Learning Lab utilizes simulation training as a cornerstone of its educational approach. This innovative program equips aspiring physicians with the skills and experience needed to provide the highest quality of patient care upon graduation.
September 12, 2023Morsani College of Medicine

White coats a symbol of compassion, commitment
Morsani College of Medicine Class of 2027 received their first white coats during the White Coat Ceremony held Sept. 5 at the Tampa Convention Center.
September 6, 2023Morsani College of Medicine

Dr. Javier Cuevas earns ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Culture Coin
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health’s Javier Cuevas, PhD, was recently presented with a ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Culture Coin
September 1, 2023Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine

Dr. Noella West named nurse practitioner of the year
September 1, 2023College of Nursing, Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health hosts international IACS-NAS cardiology conference
10th annual meeting of the North American Section of the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences.
September 1, 2023Morsani College of Medicine, Research, Taneja College of Pharmacy

Medical student earns top honors at state symposium
Pranit Singh earned one of three Top Research Poster awards at the 2023 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Medical Association Annual Meeting.
September 1, 2023Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine, Research

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health $5.6 million study to define link between genetics and heart disease in many Friedreich’s ataxia patients
Researchers at MCOM awarded $5.6 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to examine why many people with Friedreich’s Ataxia go on to also develop heart disease.
August 22, 2023Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care, Research

Dr. Racha Khalaf advances EoE monitoring at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health with new string test
The Esophageal String Test is a brand-new option, and ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health is one of only three sites in the country offering it.
August 4, 2023Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care