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Why The UCF M.D. Program?
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Our program is a research-based medical school like no other. We are focused on training skilled, compassionate doctors who put patients first.
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College of Medicine faculty and staff are here to help you fulfill your dreams. With your hard work and faculty and staff support, we work together to help you achieve your goals.
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Our faculty includes clinicians, medical educators and researchers. We are committed to using the best practices and latest innovations to prepare tomorrow’s healthcare leaders.
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World-Class Research
UCF College of Medicine faculty are at the forefront of aerospace medicine, cancer research, and improving public health.
Medicine In Space
Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta is an internationally recognized space medicine expert who leads our research on the health impacts of space travel with an emphasis on addressing these issues as more people go into space.
Killing Cancer Cells
Dr. Alicja Copik is developing technologies that “beef up” the body’s Natural Killer cells. Dr. Copik uses nanoparticles and genetic engineering to make the body’s first line of defense into better-armed cancer killers.
Fighting Malaria
Dr. Debopam Chakrabarti focuses his research on malaria, the world’s deadliest mosquito-borne illness. Dr. Chakrabarti is investigating using cancer drugs and identifying natural product-derived antimalarials to find new ways to treat malaria.
College News & Events
UCF Lake Nona Hospital announced $50,000 in inaugural Community Health…
Two future UCF physician Knights will continue their medical training…
Dr. Deidrya Jackson offers a fourth-year ophthalmology elective at the…
Jacqulyn Thompson’s holiday season is much brighter than it’s been…
Why does one person suffer from allergies, while another is…
If Nabeeha Vorajee were in a clinical setting, she would…
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Local partnerships to keep our community healthy 🤝🏥
UCF Lake Nona Hospital (@HCAFloridaHealthcare) announced $50,000 in inaugural Community Health Advancement grants this week to organizations working to improve access to healthcare and provide critical medical services to those in need.
Five community organizations in Orange and Osceola counties each received $10,000:
- @healthystartosceola
- @feedhopenow
- @nemours
- @libbyslegacy
- @shepherdshope
In addition, the hospital announced support for three community health projects conducted by UCF’s Academic Health Sciences Center.
“Partnerships allow us to do more together than we can ever do alone,” said Dr. Deborah German, UCF’s vice president for health affairs and founding dean of the College of Medicine. “Let’s find a way together to take care of everyone.”
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Two future UCF physician Knights will continue their medical training after graduation at top military residency programs across the country, caring for our nation’s heroes. 🎖️🩺
Arielle Patterson matched at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where, after a transitional year, she will specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Jemual Shaylor matched at Naval Medical Center San Diego where he will specialize in General Surgery in hopes of one day becoming a hand surgeon.
Learn more about these two future physician Knights at the link in our bio. 🔗
Congratulations to third-generation UCF Knight and Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences alumnus Neda Hamood for being named a UCF 30 Under 30 honoree. ⚔️ 👏
The 30 Under 30 program recognizes alumni who embody the spirit of UCF through innovation, leadership and service.
Hamood holds a bachelor`s and master`s degree in biomedical sciences from UCF. As a Knight, Hamood engaged in research that contributed to our understanding of epilepsy, genetic diseases and congenital anomalies, while holding leadership positions to support student organizations.
Today, she is training to be a physician at the Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine and we look forward to seeing her continue to excel as she trains to become a physician.
Collaborating to advance AI research and change lives at @ucf.edu 🤖 🥼
Last week at the UCF AI Spring Research Day, our College of Medicine students and faculty shared how their research on AI and medicine can transform predictive diagnostics, personalized treatment, medical imaging, and clinical decision support - ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.
Attendees from across the university showcased the breadth and impact of AI research at UCF through lightning talks and poster presentations. UCF`s Institute of Artificial Intelligence and the AI for All initiative hosted the interdisciplinary event.
Meet Dr. Dr. Deidrya Jackson, board-certified Ophthalmologist at the Orlando VA Medical Center and preceptor for the UCF College of Medicine, helping train our next generation of doctors.
Dr. Jackson offers a fourth-year ophthalmology elective at the Orlando VA Medical Center, while serving as a residency advisor for our students.
She has multiple peer-reviewed research publications and presentations at local and national meetings and is a research mentor to College of Medicine students. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a member of the Chandler Grant Glaucoma Society and a provisional member of the American Glaucoma Society.
Here is what one UCF medical student says about Dr. Jackson:
"Dr. Jackson is a fantastic preceptor. She made me feel like a part of the team from day one and was always prioritizing my learning, whether that be improving my slit lamp skills or spending time with different attendings within the ophthalmology subspecialties. She treats patients with kindness, and it is clear they not only trust her, but feel comfort in her care."
Learn more about Dr. Jackson at the link in our bio. 🔗
How do medical students learn to care for patients with life-threatening injuries? They get hands-on practice under the supervision of experienced critical care doctors. 🩺
Using our Clinical Skills and Simulation Center`s high-fidelity manikins and task trainers, students learned first-hand what it takes to intubate patients and hear realistic lung sounds from a wide range of pathologies, guided by critical care physicians from Orlando Health.
It`s a new year! ✨
With 2026 underway, some of our first-year medical students have new resolutions to become stronger future physicians, family members and friends this year.
Dr. Mehul Patel of @ucf_health performed corrective surgery for glaucoma and removed cataracts of three siblings within the same month and in time to enjoy the season’s holidays 🎄🎁
The patients say they`re enjoying the season’s festive sights and vibrant lights together.
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