People trash-talked over corn hole, dined on barbeque and beans, and two in-service veterans waved a giant red, white and blue UCF flag. A recent football tailgate party at UCF was a huge celebration. The only thing missing: alcohol. As part of National Recovery Month, UCF campus organizations – Sober Knights, the Student Veterans of America chapter, and SALUTE Veterans … [Read more...]
Med Students Offer Care During Hurricanes
Central Floridians forced to flee their homes during a hurricane are getting help from UCF’s physicians in training. Under a new partnership with Seminole County Emergency Management Services, 20 of our M.D. students have been certified as emergency responders to provide triage services at local shelters during natural disasters. Just weeks after completing their … [Read more...]
19 Years to Medical School
In her words, Sarah Baker’s journey to medical school was “long and winding” as it spanned nearly two decades. She first applied 19 years ago but postponed that dream to raise a family. Last month, with her husband and three children in tow, she received her white coat as one of 120 new medical students in the UCF College of Medicine’s Class of 2023. “A lot of my … [Read more...]
New Program Offers Med Students More Hands-On Training
Seeing patients for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience for medical students. So, a new UCF College of Medicine training program geared toward giving third- and fourth-year students additional practice time on “dummy” patients is providing them with the skills to tackle challenging procedures. The students practice on patient “manikins” – or jointed models … [Read more...]
Four Things to Avoid If You Have a Family History of Heart Disease
Have members of your family suffered from cardiovascular disease or other heart conditions? If so, you are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease. Family history is a key component when it comes to heart health. But your family genes don’t equal imminent doom. There are things you can control to lessen your risk of heart conditions. Here are four things to avoid, … [Read more...]