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White coats a symbol of compassion, commitment

Focusing on patients as people as well as the data of their lab tests and medical histories is the foundation of true patient care. This advice, shared with […]

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A record crowd of presenters for USF Health Research Day.

USF Health hosts historic Research Day, showcasing the best in science [video]

In what was likely the largest USF Health Research Day on record, nearly 360 presenters filled the Ballroom at the Marshall Student Center with their poster presentations, offering […]

Dallas trauma surgeon, USF alumnus returns to speak about race relations through his life journey

Students from across the university attended the latest Diversity Lectures Series titled Reflection at the Intersection of Race and Medicine. The University of South Florida’s Office of Diversity, […]

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USF Health gears up to host annual Research Day

USF Health Research Day 2017 is only a few days away. Students and faculty from all USF Health colleges, programs and disciplines are gearing up to showcase their […]

Health and engineering scientists create mobile app for patients with heart failure [video]

Interprofessional collaborations between health professionals and engineers can help improve patient care. That’s what’s happening at USF. A nurse scientist and an engineer worked together to develop a […]

The WELL expands to CAMLS! New suite dedicated to student services

The WELL has expanded! The centralized services that support USF Health students on the main USF campus in north Tampa has opened a suite of offices at USF’s […]

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor visits USF Nursing, discusses nursing workforce bill proposal

Strengthening the education and training of the nation’s nursing workforce is critical to advancing patient care in an increasing complex health care system. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor emphasized […]

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USF awarded $2.45-million by state for Zika virus research, vaccine development

The University of South Florida continues to make Zika a research focus. That’s evident through various research projects currently in the works. To bolster those efforts, the Florida Department of […]

Tampa DogFest walk at USF Health will help raise funds for canine companions and service dogs

USF Health is once again hosting the Tampa DogFest Walk ‘n Roll™ to benefit the Canine Companions for Independence program. The year’s event is Feb. 12 and continues […]

In memoriam: Carleton H. Baker, PhD

Carleton H. Baker, PhD, founding chair of the Department of Physiology at University of South Florida’s medical school, died Jan. 28 in North Augusta, SC.  He was 86. […]

USF unveils preliminary renderings for new medical school and cardiovascular institute in downtown Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2017) — The University of South Florida today unveiled preliminary renderings of the future home of its USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and […]

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USF Health to host health care symposium for prospective students

For some students, choosing a major can be a difficult decision. However, an event hosted by USF Health from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, […]

IAMSE webinar series aimed to reduce burnout in doctors and students

Chronic stress and burnout are prevalent among more than half of health care professionals, including medical students. That is why The International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) […]

Pioneering nanotechnology research has applications for cardiovascular diseases

The founding director of the USF Health Heart Institute has a passion for innovation, translational medicine and entrepreneurship. Samuel A. Wickline, MD, has parlayed his expertise in harnessing […]

Students showcase their talents to raise funds for USF Health BRIDGE Clinic

Kristal Ha’s emotional poem about her mother migrating to America after the Vietnam War, won the hearts of judges and more than 200 guests at the Annual BANDaids […]

Karen Liller, 2012 AAAS Fellow

Public health leaders develop action plan urging research, collaboration to address gun safety

USF Public Health Professor Karen Liller among the researchers presenting an unprecedented call to action in the American Journal of Public Health  Tampa, FLA (Jan. 20, 2017) – […]

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