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New UF medical students adjust to life as future doctors

Sep 2nd, 2008

UF’s new first-year medical students began their medical education with orientation and introductions on Aug. 11. The 135 students who make up the class of 2012 represent a variety of backgrounds and interests.


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UF diabetes researcher gets grant to fast-track discoveries

Faculty Recognition :: Sep 1st, 2008

COM researcher Chang-Qing Xia, Ph.D., receives funding from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation allowing him to partner with industry to test a diabetes prevention therapy.

The “lazy days of summer” don’t apply to Office of Student Affairs

Staff :: Aug 29th, 2008

The five staff members at the Office of Student Affairs received high marks for their work during one of their most hectic times of year. From new-student orientation to preparing the fourth-year students for a landmark year, late summer is anything but a slow time.

UF’s first-year medical students receive a gift from alumni

Students :: Aug 25th, 2008

With orientation behind them and the surprise gift of new stethescopes from COM alumni, first-year medical students begin classes at the University of Florida.

Office of Minority Affairs welcomes new assistant dean

Miscellaneous :: Aug 29th, 2008

Dr. Michelle Jacobs receives an official and warm welcome as assistant dean for minority affairs at the College of Medicine.