Making Our History
The University of Central Florida College of Medicine was established in 2006 by the Florida Legislature and the Florida Board of Governors to address the growing physician shortage nationwide and provide economic benefits to Central Florida and the state.
As a new medical school, the College offers opportunities to students not available at any other medical school. Our Charter Class will be selected with care and will become a permanent part of our history and legacy.
Each of the first 40 students will receive a full tuition scholarship with living expenses for all four years. This is an unprecedented opportunity in the history of medical education.
Why are we doing this? Because our goal is to become the nation’s premier medical school born in this century. And only with the best students, who become the best doctors, will we reach our goal.
Our M.D. Program allows students to prepare for careers in every discipline of medicine and to focus on an individualized area of study or research. Your passion will become our passion.
We Offer Degrees in:
Biomedical
Sciences
Biotechnology
Medical
Laboratory Sciences
Medicine
(M.D.)
Molecular
Biology and Microbiology
Breaking New Ground
Worldwide, two medical cities are under construction. Orlando has one of them and it is already transforming the Central Florida economy. According to the most recent economic impact study, by 2017 the new medical school will help create more than 30,000 local jobs and have a projected annual economic impact of $7.6 billion - an increase of $1.2 billion over the projection reported in the 2006 study. More...
News
College Seeks "Patients"
06/23/09
Medical schools use Standardized Patients (SPs) as an essential part of a doctor's education. SPs simulate real patients in scenarios such as history-taking and physical exams. They may also help evaluate the student's fundamental medical skills. The UCF College of Medicine Clinical Skills Center is seeking potential SPs of any age, gender, ethnic or cultural background, with or without disabilities. The process begins with an orientation session. More...
Nanoparticles Could End Chemo
06/17/09
Nanoparticles engineered by UCF College of Medicine Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences Assistant Professor J. Manuel Perez and his colleagues could someday target and destroy tumors without toxic whole-body chemotherapies. The nanoparticles are modified to carry chemotherapeutic drug only to cancer cells, thus allowing for targeted treatment with less side effects. More...
Study May Lead to New Antibiotics
06/01/09
Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences professor William Self’s research shows that interrupting the way selenoproteins are made can halt the growth of the superbug Clostridium difficile and Treponema denticola, a major contributor to gum disease. More...
Student Earns Beckman Scholarship
05/29/09
Stewart New, a Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences student with a double major in Molecular/Microbiology and Biotechnology, recently won a prestigious Beckman scholarship valued at $19,300 for the coming school year. He and UCF co-winner, Ocean Cohen, a Biology major, were recipients of two of only 45 Beckman grants awarded this year. More...
President Hitt Thanks Legislators
05/20/09
Florida legislative leaders recognized that a potent prescription for the ailing economy was full funding for the UCF College of Medicine. Their work, which was supported by the entire Central Florida delegation, will help ensure the future success of our students, university, and the region. More...
Swine Flu: UCF Advisory
04/29/09
Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, UCF advises faculty, staff and students to postpone or avoid any non-essential travel to regions of the world significantly affected by swine flu. More...
Old Genes Help Fight HIV
04/28/09
Scientists at the UCF College of Medicine have revived a dormant gene found in humans and coaxed it to produce retrocyclin, a protein that resists HIV. A new cream containing a re-awakened protein could someday prevent the transmission of HIV. More...
Students Join Order of Pegasus
04/23/09
Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences students Katherine Ferstadt, Stephanie Morales, Ruth Strakosha, and Thomas Blake VanBrunt Jr. received the Order of Pegasus, UCF's highest student award honoring outstanding undergraduate academic achievement, university involvement, leadership, and community service. The four include one member of the College of Medicine M.D. Program Charter class. More...
New Stem Cell Course
04/13/09
This semester, College of Medicine Associate Professor Dinender Singla began offering the first UCF course about stem cell research, something he has dedicated most of his career to and something he is passionate about. He is currently working with stem cells to determine if they can help a heart heal itself. More...
Candidates Take 'Second Look'
04/06/09
30 prospective members of the College of Medicine Charter class were on campus Friday and Saturday for a closer look at UCF's medical education program. They came for an in-depth tour of the College facilities - a second-chance visit to help with final decision due May 15. More...
NBC Nightly News Features UCF
03/16/09
On March 14, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams told a national TV audience the story of the UCF College of Medicine innovative scholarship program. Two NBC crews followed potential med school students as they met our faculty, staff and toured our facilities. Visit www.msnbc.com to view the full report as well as exclusive web-only footage online. More...
Luminary Series on TV
03/04/09
Scientist Dr. Henry Daniell has launched College of Medicine Luminary series in February with a lecture on Green Technology for Health Care. His presentation can be seen on UCF TV on Bright House channel 1 (DTV 68-2) on March 15 at 6 p.m. and again on March 21 at 6 p.m. or online at www.ucf.tv and on YouTube after the program airs. More...
Applicants, Staff Trade Interviews
02/18/09
UCF College of Medicine is interviewing candidates in weekly day-long sessions that include a campus tour, up-close look at cutting-edge surgical technology, as well as frank talk about money, rigors of 60- to 80-hour school week, and getting help if it becomes too much. More...
Dean Named Cent. Floridian 2008
01/05/09
UCF College of Medicine Dean Deborah C. German, M.D. was named by the Orlando Sentinel as 2008 Central Floridian of the Year. This prestigious honor celebrates individuals who made extraordinary contributions to the Central Florida community and has been awarded annually since 1983. More...
College Becomes Economic Engine
12/19/09
The UCF College of Medicine and the nascent medical city could create more than 30,000 local jobs and have an economic impact of $7.6 billion, according to an Arduin, Laffer & Moore Econometrics study. More...
News
2008 is an exciting year for medical and biomedical sciences at UCF! The Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences has merged into the College of Medicine as Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences. This union will help the College of Medicine to become a research-intensive medical school where cutting-edge medical research spans the entire spectrum from lab to bedside, combining clinical practice with advanced research programs to drive the future of healthcare in Central Florida.
Interest Registry
We want to learn more about you and your interests in the UCF College of Medicine. While our Interest Registry website is undergoing maintenance, email us at to receive updates and more information about the College.
Employment
The College is actively recruiting faculty and administrative staff. Join our team to take part in this remarkable journey. Find yourself in one of our exceptional career opportunities.
Construction Continues
In December 2008, construction workers topped out the Medical Education building. The BSBS building is expected to be fully completed by spring 2009. These are the first two of several buildings that will constitute the medical city at Lake Nona, also to include the Burnham Institute, a University of Florida research facility, new VA hospital, Nemours Children’s Hospital, and many others. More...
