/health/delivering-health-excellence/Recent posts from Delivering Health Excellenceen-usTue, 04 Nov 2025 05:34:19 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/blueprint-meded.aspxHow did our relatively young public medical school achieve the only perfect score in a new ranking of medical excellence? Because ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health has held fast to fundamental principles that others have abandoned.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMFri, 24 Oct 2025 16:51:38 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health’s rigorous medical education is a blueprint for successHow did our relatively young public medical school achieve the only perfect score in a new ranking of medical excellence? Because ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health has held fast to fundamental principles that others have abandoned.Photo of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine /health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/blueprint-meded.aspxHealth Leadership,In The News/health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/bohn-arrival.aspxThe ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine welcomes internationally recognized scholar Laura M. Bohn, PhD, as the new senior associate dean for Basic and Translational Research.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMFri, 10 Oct 2025 17:12:23 Welcoming our new senior associate dean for researchThe ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine welcomes internationally recognized scholar Laura M. Bohn, PhD, as the new senior associate dean for Basic and Translational Research.Laura M. Bohn, PhD /health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/bohn-arrival.aspxHealth Leadership,Research/health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/white-coat-25.aspxThe day that medical students receive their first white coats is rich in symbolism. The white coat conveys both privilege and responsbility.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMFri, 12 Sep 2025 00:53:15 What a medical student's first white coat meansThe day that medical students receive their first white coats is rich in symbolism. The white coat conveys both privilege and responsbility.Medical students receive their first white coats. /health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/white-coat-25.aspxEducation/health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/sunshine-genetics.aspxThe Sunshine Genetics Act provides a powerful new tool to improve the health of young Floridians.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMSat, 16 Aug 2025 09:30:51 Sunshine Genetics Act: A new light for children's health in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬The Sunshine Genetics Act provides a powerful new tool to improve the health of young Floridians.ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Rep. Adam Anderson presented ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ with an original copy of the Sunshine Genetics Act Friday. /health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/sunshine-genetics.aspxIn The News,Maternal Fetal Medicine,Patient Care/health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/tgh-rankings-2025.aspxTampa General Hospital's high rankings from U.S. News & World Report, together with the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine’s recent ranking as the top research-intensive medical school in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, showcase how our strong partnership continues to help both institutions. But it also highlights the power of academic medicine.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMTue, 29 Jul 2025 16:57:56 Hospital rankings show the power of academic medicineTampa General Hospital's high rankings from U.S. News & World Report, together with the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine’s recent ranking as the top research-intensive medical school in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, showcase how our strong partnership continues to help both institutions. But it also highlights the power of academic medicine.Photo of Tampa General Hospital and ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health South Tampa Center at dusk /health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/tgh-rankings-2025.aspxIn The News,Patient Care/health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/times-column-florida.aspxDr. Charles J. Lockwood discusses how ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s academic medical centers improve the health of all Floridians in this opinion column for the Tampa Bay Times.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMWed, 16 Jul 2025 09:54:07 Here’s how ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ medical schools improve the health of all FloridiansDr. Charles J. Lockwood discusses how ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s academic medical centers improve the health of all Floridians in this opinion column for the Tampa Bay Times.A research lab at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health/health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/times-column-florida.aspxHealth Leadership,In The News/health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/commencement-2025.aspxThe commencement address of Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, executive vice president of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health and dean of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMThu, 15 May 2025 14:04:25 A more difficult, yet noble pathThe commencement address of Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, executive vice president of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health and dean of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, executive vice president of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health and dean of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine, delivered his commencement address for the Class of 2025./health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/commencement-2025.aspxEducation,Health Leadership/health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/usnwr-mcom-2025.aspxThe new U.S. News & World Report ranking of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine reflects a decade-long journey of excellence.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMTue, 08 Apr 2025 07:40:00 Today’s USN&WR ranking is a culmination of a decade-long journey of excellenceThe new U.S. News & World Report ranking of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine reflects a decade-long journey of excellence.ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine /health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/usnwr-mcom-2025.aspxIn The News,Research/health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/magical-match-2025.aspxIn one day, students matched in programs from Yale to Duke to UCLA -- but it took four years of hard work to get to this "Magical Match."Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMSat, 22 Mar 2025 09:12:36 Creating the magic of Match Day takes four years of hard wizarding workIn one day, students matched in programs from Yale to Duke to UCLA -- but it took four years of hard work to get to this "Magical Match."MCOM student Julia Wang found out Friday that she matched at Yale University/health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/magical-match-2025.aspxEducation,In The News/health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/medicaid-reform.aspxDr. Charles J. Lockwood shares insights on potential avenues for Medicaid reform in a Tampa Bay Times opinion column.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMSat, 15 Mar 2025 14:07:12 Here’s how to make Medicaid more solventDr. Charles J. Lockwood shares insights on potential avenues for Medicaid reform in a Tampa Bay Times opinion column.University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University/health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/medicaid-reform.aspxHealth Leadership,In The News,Patient Care/health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/research-day-2025.aspx500 students presented research at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Research Day.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMWed, 05 Mar 2025 14:55:26 Hundreds of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health students display their work at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Research Day500 students presented research at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Research Day.University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University/health/delivering-health-excellence/2025/research-day-2025.aspxEducation,Research/health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/holiday-video-2024.aspxHere's a look at this year's successes at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMMon, 16 Dec 2024 15:29:55 Celebrating the best of 2024 at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ HealthHere's a look at this year's successes at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health.Preview of the 2024 holiday video from Dr. Charles J. Lockwood /health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/holiday-video-2024.aspxHealth Leadership,In The News/health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/black-robe-2024.aspxÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health faculty members and students met last week with local lawyers and judges for the 20th annual Black Robe Day.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMThu, 12 Dec 2024 11:16:27 From Black Robe to White Coat, a chance to learn from each otherÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health faculty members and students met last week with local lawyers and judges for the 20th annual Black Robe Day.Judges receive medical white coats as part of Black Robe Day. /health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/black-robe-2024.aspxEducation,Health Leadership/health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/veterans-day-2024.aspxÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health has embarked on a $28 million study "by veterans, for veterans" to explore a potential new treatment for brain injuries.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMMon, 11 Nov 2024 13:20:00 On Veterans Day, honoring – and seeking a better understanding – of our soldiers’ sacrificesÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health has embarked on a $28 million study "by veterans, for veterans" to explore a potential new treatment for brain injuries.Flag with ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Veterans Day logo /health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/veterans-day-2024.aspxHealth Leadership,In The News,Research/health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/cjl-white-coat-2024.aspxÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ in the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine Class of 2028 received their first white coats Friday night - a symbol of the trust the public places in doctors.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMSat, 07 Sep 2024 13:40:27 Living up to the White Coat: A symbol of privilege and responsibilityÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ in the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine Class of 2028 received their first white coats Friday night - a symbol of the trust the public places in doctors.University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University/health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/cjl-white-coat-2024.aspxEducation,In The News/health/delivering-health-excellence/hauser-academic-medicine.aspxDr. Robert Hauser's research is a wonderful example of how academic medicine helps to improve health and save lives.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMTue, 20 Aug 2024 00:15:45 The power of academic medicine, here at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health and across the countryDr. Robert Hauser's research is a wonderful example of how academic medicine helps to improve health and save lives.Dr. Robert Hauser talks about his research on Parkinson's disease /health/delivering-health-excellence/hauser-academic-medicine.aspxHealth Leadership,In The News,Research/health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/dean-announce.aspxDr. Sten Vermund, former dean at the Yale School of Public Health, will become the dean of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health College of Public Health.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMThu, 08 Aug 2024 15:24:32 New dean coming to COPHDr. Sten Vermund, former dean at the Yale School of Public Health, will become the dean of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health College of Public Health.Graphic of new COPH Dean Sten Vermund /health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/dean-announce.aspxHealth Leadership,In The News/health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/welcome-2028.aspxWelcome to the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine Class of 2028! I'm sharing a few thoughts on how we can help them succeed in medical school.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMMon, 29 Jul 2024 10:33:09 Rising to the challenge – starting on Day OneWelcome to the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine Class of 2028! I'm sharing a few thoughts on how we can help them succeed in medical school.University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University/health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/welcome-2028.aspxEducation,Health Leadership,In The News/health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/gvn-gallo-announce.aspxThe University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is now the host of the international headquarters of the Global Virus Network. A signing ceremony was held June 5.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMFri, 07 Jun 2024 15:30:49 GVN headquarters comes to ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is now the host of the international headquarters of the Global Virus Network. A signing ceremony was held June 5.ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and GVN signing ceremony /health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/gvn-gallo-announce.aspxHealth Leadership,Research/health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/cjl-memorial-day-2024.aspxAs we reflect upon the service of those who sacrificed for our freedom, let us pause for a moment of gratitude.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMSat, 25 May 2024 00:15:27 On Memorial Day, a Moment of GratitudeAs we reflect upon the service of those who sacrificed for our freedom, let us pause for a moment of gratitude.Memorial Day image with flag /health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/cjl-memorial-day-2024.aspxHealth Leadership/health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/cjl-commencement-2024.aspxThe commencement address of Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, executive vice president of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health and dean of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMThu, 16 May 2024 15:22:14 Follow that light: the pursuit of truthThe commencement address of Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, executive vice president of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health and dean of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine.Morsani College of Medicine commencement, 2024 /health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/cjl-commencement-2024.aspxEducation,Health Leadership/health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/restoring-trust-kahneman.aspxHealth care providers need to be wary of the dangers of thinking "too fast" - of taking mental shortcuts that can lead to diagnostic or other patient safety errors.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMFri, 05 Apr 2024 13:23:07 Restoring trust in our health careHealth care providers need to be wary of the dangers of thinking "too fast" - of taking mental shortcuts that can lead to diagnostic or other patient safety errors.Copy of book, Thinking Fast and Slow, in library /health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/restoring-trust-kahneman.aspxHealth Leadership,Patient Care/health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/untitled.aspxWatch members of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine Class of 24 -- the 50th graduating class -- as they "go for the gold" on Match Day.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMFri, 15 Mar 2024 19:59:57 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health "goes for the gold" on Match Day for 50th graduating classWatch members of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine Class of 24 -- the 50th graduating class -- as they "go for the gold" on Match Day.ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ of the MCOM Class of 2024 ready for Match Day /health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/untitled.aspxEducation,In The News/health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/mlk-message-2024.aspxA message to the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health community as we recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMMon, 15 Jan 2024 00:27:31 Martin Luther King. Jr. and the high plane of dignity and disciplineA message to the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health community as we recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University/health/delivering-health-excellence/2024/mlk-message-2024.aspxHealth Leadership/health/delivering-health-excellence/2023/holiday-message-2023.aspxComing together with loved ones to express our gratitude for the blessings that sustain us and defiantly celebrating the power of good is even more important in times of trial.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMWed, 20 Dec 2023 15:17:26 Defiantly celebrating the power of goodComing together with loved ones to express our gratitude for the blessings that sustain us and defiantly celebrating the power of good is even more important in times of trial.ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health/health/delivering-health-excellence/2023/holiday-message-2023.aspxHealth Leadership,In The News/health/delivering-health-excellence/2023/fathers-day-2023.aspxLet's help our young people by encouraging them to rise to challenges, rather than by overprotecting them.Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMSun, 18 Jun 2023 15:55:51 Find happiness in your challengesLet's help our young people by encouraging them to rise to challenges, rather than by overprotecting them.ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health/health/delivering-health-excellence/2023/fathers-day-2023.aspxHealth Leadership,In The News/health/delivering-health-excellence/2023/fathers-day-happiness-challenges.aspxSun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Happy Father’s Day: Find Happiness In Your ChallengesUniversity of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University/health/delivering-health-excellence/2023/fathers-day-happiness-challenges.aspx/health/delivering-health-excellence/2023/lockwood-commencement-remarks-class-2023.aspxCharles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCMFri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 Dr. Lockwood’s commencement remarks: Class of 2023 has already faced a global challengeCharles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, executive vice president of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health and dean of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine, at a ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ commencement ceremony./health/delivering-health-excellence/2023/lockwood-commencement-remarks-class-2023.aspxEducation/health/delivering-health-excellence/2023/collegia-olympics-twitter.aspxTue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 @ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬HealthMed Collegia Olympics 2023University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University/health/delivering-health-excellence/2023/collegia-olympics-twitter.aspxEducation/health/delivering-health-excellence/2023/mlk-honoring-tampa-heroes.aspxFri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring some of Tampa’s heroesUniversity of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University/health/delivering-health-excellence/2023/mlk-honoring-tampa-heroes.aspxHealth Leadershiphttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/01/10/our-usf-health-new-years-resolution-the-pursuit-of-truth/External ArticleTue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Our ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health New Year’s resolution: The pursuit of truthUniversity of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/01/10/our-usf-health-new-years-resolution-the-pursuit-of-truth/Health Leadership/health/delivering-health-excellence/2023/arrival-textbook-special.aspxLisa GreeneMon, 05 Dec 2022 10:35:00 When is the arrival of a textbook really special? When your teachers are the editorsDr. Lockwood signing textbook/health/delivering-health-excellence/2023/arrival-textbook-special.aspxEducation,Maternal Fetal Medicine