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USF Health Byrd Institute advances Alzheimer's research and care toward a promising future
The USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute stands as a prominent Alzheimer's disease research center. Opened in 2002, it is the realization of a visionary concept championed by former Florida Speaker of the House Johnnie B. Byrd, Jr., who was deeply moved by his father's battle with the disease.
October 11, 2023Morsani College of Medicine, Patient Care, Research
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USF Health Morsani College of Medicine rises to the top in two key U.S. News & World Report rankings
The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is now the fastest rising medical school in two metrics tracked by the U.S. News & World Report rankings: in medical research and in primary care.
October 10, 2023Morsani College of Medicine
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Physical Therapy team earns awards at state-wide meeting
The USF Health School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences had a great showing at the recent Florida Physical Therapy Association meeting by earning three of the top awards presented.
October 10, 2023Morsani College of Medicine, Physical Therapy
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MCOM establishes new scholarship
Information about the Christina Holmes Community Champion Scholarship.
October 6, 2023Morsani College of Medicine
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MCOM celebrates 20th anniversary of cornerstone pathway program
USF Health and Morsani College of Medicine leaders, faculty, staff, and students gathered at the USF Gibbons Alumni Center to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Pre-Health Scholars Program.
September 28, 2023Morsani College of Medicine
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CAMLS Rolls Out New Simulation Mobile Vehicle Aimed at Saving Lives
The CAMLS mobile training vehicle is a former ambulance that was transformed into a roving medical simulator aimed at bringing advanced clinical skills training to underserved communities.
September 22, 2023Morsani College of Medicine
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Transforming Health Care with AI: A Conversation with Dr. Nishit Patel
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a part of our everyday lives. Particularly, it is reshaping the way society approaches medicine and is promising a future of precision, efficiency, and improved patient outcomes. Dr. Nishit Patel, MD, professor in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, vice president of medical informatics for USF Tampa General Physicians, and vice president and chief medical informatics officer at Tampa General Hospital, explains the exciting potential and challenges of AI in healthcare, emphasizing its transformative role and ethical significance
September 21, 2023Morsani College of Medicine, Research
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USF Health's Experiential Learning Lab prepares medical students for real-world patient care
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine’s (MCOM) Experiential Learning lab prepares its medical students for the complexities and challenges of real-world health care. The Experiential Learning Lab utilizes simulation training as a cornerstone of its educational approach. This innovative program equips aspiring physicians with the skills and experience needed to provide the highest quality of patient care upon graduation.
September 12, 2023Morsani College of Medicine
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White coats a symbol of compassion, commitment
Morsani College of Medicine Class of 2027 received their first white coats during the White Coat Ceremony held Sept. 5 at the Tampa Convention Center.
September 6, 2023Morsani College of Medicine
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Dr. Javier Cuevas earns USF Health Culture Coin
USF Health’s Javier Cuevas, PhD, was recently presented with a USF Health Culture Coin
September 1, 2023Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine
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Dr. Noella West named nurse practitioner of the year
September 1, 2023College of Nursing, Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine
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USF Health hosts international IACS-NAS cardiology conference
10th annual meeting of the North American Section of the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences.
September 1, 2023Morsani College of Medicine, Research, Taneja College of Pharmacy