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White Coat Ceremony marks first step for Morsani College of Medicine Class of 2029
The ľƵ Health Morsani College of Medicine officially welcomed 132 first-year medical students into the profession during the Class of 2029 White Coat Ceremony, Sept. 6.
September 5, 2025Morsani College of Medicine

Gene variant slows down removal of debris in the brain, increasing Alzheimer’s risk, say ľƵ Health researchers
A gene variant in the brain can make it more difficult for vital brain cells to remove harmful debris, ľƵ Health researchers have found.Their findings have been published in Nature.
September 3, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

For this vascular neurologist, stroke research is an art form
ľƵ Health's Maxim Mokin, MD, PhD, is saving lives while researching new techniques for advanced stroke treatment.
September 2, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

ľƵ, Global Virus Network bring together top scientists and Tampa students for inaugural youth camp to inspire future virus hunters
The Global Virus Network, in partnership with ľƵ Youth Experiences and Hillsborough County Public Schools STEM Department, hosted its first-ever summer camp designed to spark student interest in virology, outbreak response and public health careers.
August 25, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

ľƵ joins statewide effort to expand newborn genetic screening and genomic medicine
ľƵ Health is leveraging its position as Florida’s leader in genetic counseling as part of the Sunshine Genetics Consortium, helping launch a statewide program allowing families to have their newborn’s entire genetic code sequenced at birth.
August 15, 2025College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care, Research

Twice as nice: Athletic Training Program repeats as Quiz Bowl national champions
For the second straight year, the ľƵ Health Morsani College of Medicine Athletic Training Program has claimed the top prize at the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) Quiz Bowl, making history as the competition’s first ever back-to-back national champions.
August 13, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Physical Therapy

ľƵ Health and Tampa General Hospital collaborate on more efficient treatment of deadly infections
ľƵ Health and Tampa General Hospital are part of a research team studying an easier treatment for potentially deadly staph infections.
August 13, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research
Tom “Ox” Oxley—kind, humble, and beloved as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ head trainer (1977–1984)—continues to inspire future physical therapists. After his passing on May 12, his daughter Elizabeth Oxley, established the Thomas Oxley Memorial Scholarship in Physical Therapy at ľƵ in his honor. In just three weeks, the fund reached its $25,000 endowment goal, ensuring that Oxley’s values—compassion, empathy, and patient-centered care—are passed on to the next generation.
August 11, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Physical Therapy

University of South Florida launches groundbreaking undergraduate concentration in health care simulation
The University of South Florida is launching the world’s first university-based undergraduate concentration in Health Care Simulation Operations — a rapidly growing discipline aimed at advancing patient safety and care quality using cutting-edge simulation technologies.
August 6, 2025College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine

MCOM welcomes class of 2029
The ľƵ Health Morsani College of Medicine welcomed the class of 2029 to start their medical school journey.
July 29, 2025Morsani College of Medicine

Tampa General again named the top hospital in Tampa Bay, with six specialties led or co-led by ľƵ Health faculty ranking in nation’s Top 50; OB-GYN rises to No. 5 in the U.S.
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is once again and for the 10th straight year the top-ranked hospital in the Tampa Bay region, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings. TGH also earned recognition as one of the Top 50 hospitals in the nation across six specialties, all led or co-led by ľƵ Health faculty — including OB-GYN, which rose to No. 5 in the nation and remains the No. 1 ranked program in Florida.
July 29, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care

Dr. Anjali Kaimal to lead ľƵ Health’s top-ranked Department of OB-GYN
Dr. Anjali Kaimal is the new chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for the ľƵ Health Morsani College of Medicine.
July 28, 2025Morsani College of Medicine