Thu Jul 16
As COVID-19 infections dramatically increase, so does the risk that you’ve been potentially exposed to someone with the disease – someone who may not have had symptoms yet. That’s why contact tracing is such an important tool in managing the spread of this virus. What is contact tracing, how does it work and why is…
Mon Jul 13
The College of Medicine recently bid farewell to two founding faculty members – Drs. Mujtaba Husain and Genaro Lopez – who officially retired from service on June 30. A board-certified pathologist, Dr. Husain joined UCF in 2010 where he played an instrumental role in developing the pathology curriculum for the systems-based modules. He earned his…
Thu Jul 9
As the UCF-HCA Orlando Psychiatry Residency Program enters its third year, Dr. Martin Klapheke who previously served as the program’s director has been named director of Psychotherapy Training for the program. In this new role, Dr. Klapheke will be responsible for overseeing the psychotherapy didactics, clinical training, and supervision of the residents throughout their four…
Thu Jul 9
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that adults over age 18 get more than seven hours of sleep a night as part of a strategy to achieve peak mental and physical performance. But the stresses of COVID-19 may be impacting your sleep, so in this week’s health tip, we get advice from Keith Brazendale,…
Wed Jul 8
Internal medicine physician Dr. Yanisa Del Toro joins UCF Health and the faculty of UCF College of Medicine this month. She brings with her 16 years of experience as the associate program director of the internal medicine program and associate clerkship director for primary care at Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami.…
Thu Jul 2
If today’s new normal is increasing your feelings of stress, anxiety and even depression, you’re not alone. In this week’s health tip, we turn to Katherine Daly, a licensed psychologist who leads counseling and wellness services for UCF medical students, on ways to maintain your mental health during this challenging time: Be intentional about your emotional…
Thu Jun 25
Your ZIP code may be a better predictor of your health than the medical care you receive. Does that fact surprise you? If so, you’re not alone. Most people assume that genetics and healthcare are some of the biggest factors in whether a person is sick or well. But research shows that a person’s health…
Wed Jun 24
Graduating residents rode in a parade of golf carts around the Rosen Shingle Creek resort. All ceremonies were streamed live so families could participate. The taskforce of healthcare workers battling COVID-19 got a much-needed boost with the addition of 137 newly trained physicians who are ready to enter practice. Residents and fellows from the UCF-HCA…
Fri Jun 19
The heart-mapping project shows thousands of neurons in clusters that help control heartbeat and blood circulation. Ateam of UCF College of Medicine scientists has helped develop a virtual 3D heart that shows the body’s neurons and their connection to the heart – a tool they hope will help develop better life-saving therapies for cardiac disease. …
Thu Jun 18
The Lupfer Atrium at UCF’s College of Business remains empty despite summer enrollment being up from last year. Students, such as integrated business major Adrian Guerra, are taking advantage of remote learning to stay on track. Adrian Guerra is cleaning his apartment before heading in for his 3 to 10 p.m. shift as a customer…
Thu Jun 18
Having a healthy immune system is important all the time — but especially during COVID-19. One way to support and strengthen your immunity is to eat high-nutrient foods. Valerie Schulz is a registered dietitian nutritionist and faculty member in the Department of Health Sciences. She provides this week’s COVID-19 health tip: Foods that contain high levels…
Wed Jun 17
Emma Shafer and Rishi Basdeo are two UCF students who are recipients of the Astronaut Scholarship this year. Two Burnett Honors Scholars, Rishi Basdeo and Emma Shafer, were the recipients of the prestigious Astronaut Scholarship this year. The scholarship, which is awarded by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation to promising STEM students seeking to conduct graduate research and…
Thu Jun 11
People over age 70 have been especially devastated by COVID-19. What can we do to help and protect our older parents, neighbors, family and friends? This week’s health tip is from College of Nursing faculty member Jacqueline LaManna, who specializes in geriatric primary care. It’s important to remember that social distancing has caused many seniors to live…
Wed Jun 10
UCF students, faculty and staff kneeled on the College of Medicine’s green for 8 minutes and 46 seconds to honor the life of George Floyd and protest police brutality (Photo by Christin Senior) UCF medical students Lake Lindo ’19 and Joshua Salzman have known each other since kindergarten. They grew up together in Orlando and bonded while…
Tue Jun 9
UCF medical students Lake Lindo and Joshua Salzman have known each other since kindergarten – they grew up together in Orlando, played YMCA basketball together. And on Tuesday, Lindo, who is black, and Salzman, who is white, knelt next to each other on the College of Medicine’s green for 8 minutes and 46 seconds to…
Tue Jun 9
Nine faculty members will work on five research projects related to COVID-19, As COVID-19 continues to impact the world, UCF College of Medicine researchers are doing their part to fight it. The medical school recently awarded $20,000 in start-up grants to each faculty research team seeking to better understand and treat the disease. “COVID has…
Thu Jun 4
A new Vascular Surgery fellowship program, based at the Orlando VA Medical Center and Osceola Regional Medical Center, has received initial accreditation and is seeking immediate applicants to begin training in 2021. The program is part of a UCF-HCA Healthcare consortium that is building residency programs across Central and North Central Florida. The consortium now…
Thu Jun 4
Washing your hands regularly helps prevent the spread of illness. We’ve all spent weeks in isolation and now are in the process of returning to working back in the office. We’re balancing the need to get back to some kind of normal life, keep our economy healthy and creating safer environments for individuals. But COVID-19 is…
Wed Jun 3
As healthcare providers, our mission is to care for others. Life is precious to us. As our nation faces a pandemic and now racial violence, our profession must be an active part of the solution. In our profession, we are called to put the needs of others ahead of our own. And in the midst…
Tue Jun 2
Bill Self says he’s looking forward to sharing the perspective and experience he has had as a faculty member and former UCF trustee. (Photo by Tom Bell ’08) Bill Self, an associate professor in UCF’s Burnett School of Biomedical Science, was recently elected as the chair of the statewide Advisory Council of Faculty Senates. In…