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MD/PhD program recruits the toughest students – and ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health wants more of them
These students are willing to spend twice as long in medical school as they prepare to become physician scientists with an MD/PhD.
November 15, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Research
A groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of South Florida will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.
November 14, 2024College of Public Health

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health hosts ribbon-cutting for expanded Chalsty Pediatric Clinic after $1 million gift from Chalsty family
The ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health Morsani College of Medicine recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase the newly renovated Chalsty Pediatric Clinic, made possible thanks to a generous $1 million gift by Jill Chalsty and her late husband, John Chalsty.
November 14, 2024Morsani College of Medicine

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Diabetes Center advances care through pioneering research
The ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Diabetes & Endocrinology Center conducts research that impacts diabetes care. The Center is testing Medtronic's newest sensor system for children ages 2-6, participates in TrialNet studies that help delay Type 1 diabetes onset, and continues work with EDIC to understand long-term diabetes outcomes. Our research provides participants with education, monitoring, and access to new treatments while helping advance care for future patients.
November 14, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Research

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ student intersects medicine and law
Ahmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ's youngest graduate to a resident in medicine and practicing lawyer blends two powerful fields into a career focused on innovation and patient care. Mohamed’s story showcases the power of ambition, a supportive academic environment and a unique vision for the future.
November 13, 2024Morsani College of Medicine

Hippocratic tree and commemorative bust unveiled at dedication ceremony
The ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health Morsani College of Medicine joins an prestigious group of medical schools to house a Hippocratic tree seedling and bust of Hippocrates.
November 5, 2024Morsani College of Medicine

MCOM assistant professor named Tampa Bay Tech Educator of the Year
Dr. Shannon Bailey, assistant professor in the Department of Medical Education at the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health Morsani College of Medicine, was recently recognized as the Tampa Bay Tech Educator of the Year.
November 4, 2024Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ volunteers support Tampa Bay through hurricane disaster relief
As Tampa Bay endured the historic impacts of two major hurricanes in quick succession, volunteers from across ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ and ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health came together to provide essential services and support to the region through the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
October 30, 2024College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health awarded $10 million to establish the Florida Center for Emergency Medical Services
Policy and workforce study institute, located in burgeoning Tampa Medical and Research District, will monitor and enhance EMS services statewide.
October 29, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Research

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health receives $3.75 million NIH award to research whether Long COVID may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
The National Institute of Health has awarded a $3.75 million research grant to a ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health researchers team to study Long COVID and its potential link to serious neurological impacts that can ultimately lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
October 25, 2024Morsani College of Medicine, Research

Heart Institute associate professor elected as American Heart Association Fellow
ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health Heart Institute associate professor elected as an American Heart Association Fellow.
October 22, 2024Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health welcomes new physician assistant students
ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health welcomed 49 new physician assistant students during their Commitment to the Profession Ceremony.
October 7, 2024PA Program