U.S. News Online 2026 Rankings: UCF’s People-First, Tech Enhanced Approach Earns Highest Honors Yet As UCF celebrates decades of leading digital learning, we’re recognized for a sustainable model that increases access to education and raises standards at the same time.
Research in 60 Seconds: Testing VR Exposure Therapy to Treat PICS Associate Professor Brian Peach’s research examines how to help the more than half of the 5.7 million Americans admitted to an ICU each year who develop at least one post‑intensive care syndrome (PICS) condition, which is similar to PTSD.
State Investments in Nursing Education Continue to Strengthen UCF’s Impact Through the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Program, $6 million in funding will support UCF and other State University System institutions in alleviating the nursing shortage.
UCF Addressing Need for Primary Care Physicians A new College of Medicine effort is providing students with scholarships and unique patient-care experiences caring for seniors, athletes and Special Olympians.
New UCF Mobile Health Clinic Increases Access to Care The clinic also serves as real-world classroom for medical, nursing, speech-language pathology and physical therapy students.
UCF, HCA Florida Healthcare Announce New Internal Medicine Residency The new program in Tallahassee will help address Florida’s need for primary care physicians.
UCF Students Explore Improving Patient Care Through AI, Robotics UCF College of Medicine Associate Professor Laura Brattain is offering opportunities to learn how robotics, medical ultrasound and artificial intelligence can be leveraged to help physicians and patients.
UCF Creates Free Resiliency Resources for Healthcare Workers, Students Worldwide The RenewU program provides peer-reviewed interventions for improving physical and mental health in high-stress work environments.
UCF Opens Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion in Lake Nona, Fueling a Talent Pipeline and Healthcare Innovation The state-of-the-art facility will enable UCF to graduate an additional 150 newly licensed eligible nurses annually to address the critical shortage and will feature the latest immersive modeling and simulation technology.
Welcome M.D. Class of 2029 An incredible 121 students were welcomed to the College of Medicine with research in areas that include cancer, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and asthma.
