Health & Medicine News

A research team is creating tools to help doctors screen older adults who may be at a higher risk for getting scammed.

Max Jones beat the odds and is now pursuing a career path in pediatric oncology thanks to the mentorship of his nurses, including a very special alumna, Delaney Postma ’15.

UCF College of Medicine’s 10th graduating class  gave a gift they hope will remind others the importance of perseverance and compassion.

Biomedical sciences student Justin Barthel has spent his time at UCF pursuing excellence in scholarship, research and service while working on his goal of becoming a physician.

UCF’s national expert on flesh-eating bacteria is unraveling the mystery of why some bacteria remain harmless while others go rogue threatening human life.

UCF College of Nursing Associate Professor Desiree Diaz shares how UCF is leading the charge in virtual reality education, the importance of teaching students about cultural congruence and how simulation technology is integral to the future of nursing. 

Counselor education associate lecturer Gulnora Hundley ’04MA ’08PhD has provided free group therapy sessions to more than 60 mental health professionals impacted by war in the Ukraine.

Inspired by a family member living with the disease, Sahiba Ahmed aims to find better treatments for cystic fibrosis.

The program will accept three residents per year for a total of 15 accredited positions.