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Miscellaneous news at the College of Medicine

UF-Jacksonville surgery chairman to speak in Gainesville

By Jennifer Brindise • Aug 25th, 2009 • Category: Miscellaneous, Surgery

Speaking as the Robert H. Hux, M.D., Visiting Professor, Michael Nussbaum, M.D., chair of surgery at the UF Jacksonville campus, will discuss robotic technology and minimally invasive surgery.

UF plastic surgery shows off its new makeover

By Jennifer Brindise • Aug 17th, 2009 • Category: Miscellaneous, Surgery

The new UF plastic surgery office touts private feel and central location.

Scientists link genetic glitches to common childhood cancer

By April Frawley Birdwell • Aug 17th, 2009 • Category: Miscellaneous

Researchers have discovered two genetic glitches linked to an increased risk for the most common childhood cancer in the United States.

Dr. Guzick’s inaugural column to the HSC and Shands community

By Christine Velasquez • Aug 6th, 2009 • Category: Miscellaneous

Guzick’s column entitled ‘On the Same Page’ is a recurring communication aimed at faculty, students, residents, fellows and staff.

Future AMA president to address health-care reform

By Melanie Ross • Aug 6th, 2009 • Category: Event, Staff

American Medical Association President-elect, Dr. Cecil Wilson, will speak at the College of Medicine’s general faculty meeting.

Attention sports moms and dads

By April Frawley Birdwell • Jul 22nd, 2009 • Category: Event, Pediatrics

The department of pediatrics and the Children’s Miracle Network are holding a free information seminar for parents, athletes and coaches.

Free tobacco cessation program developed by ex-smokers

By Christine Velasquez • Jul 5th, 2009 • Category: Community Health & Family Medicine, Event

The free, six-week program features weekly group sessions, one-on-one counseling and post quit date follow-up phone calls.

Visiting dean to discuss work force issues surrounding women in medicine and science

By Christine Velasquez • Jul 5th, 2009 • Category: Department, Event

Betty Drees, M.D., dean of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, will speak at the next Diversity Dialogues event hosted by the UF Health Science Center.