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 […]
In Memoriam: Dr. Hollis G. Boren
Hollis Grady Boren, MD, a founding faculty member of the USF College of Medicine who served as dean of the college from 1977 to 1979, passed away April […]
Fewer unnecessary early deliveries seen in multistate, hospital-based study
USF Health faculty among authors of national study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology Multistate, hospital-based quality improvement programs can be remarkably effective at reducing early elective deliveries of […]
USF study finds plant proteins control chronic disease in Toxoplasma infections
The research sheds light on malaria-related parasite’s transition from acute to chronic stage Tampa, FL (April 8, 2013) — A new discovery about the malaria-related parasite Toxoplasma gondii […]
Project PUP brightens patients’ time at USF ALS Center
Patients visiting the USF ALS Center on April 5 were greeted with a wagging tail and soulful eyes begging for attention. Sadie, a senior rescue dog from PROJECT […]
Dr. Fenske honorary medical chair for Psoriasis Walk to benefit research, patient care
Neil Fenske, MD, professor and chair of Dermatology at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, is honorary medical chair for the 3rd annual Tampa Bay Area Walk to […]
USF names Rhonda White 2013 Florida Outstanding Woman in Public Health
The University of South Florida College of Public Health has named Rhonda R. White, MBA, the 2013 Florida Outstanding Woman in Public Health. White directs the Office of […]
Pharmacy Advances
With her grades and work experience, Morgen Schmitt could have had her pick of pharmacy schools, but she doesn’t hesitate when asked about her decision to enter the […]
Thai doctors immersed in hospital administration training at USF Health
Senior-level administrators from hospitals and academic medical centers across Thailand visited USF Health in February and early March to participate in USF Health International’s three-week Leadership Enhancement and […]
Employee tuition program gives USF Health state staff the benefit of education
Here’s a friendly reminder: USF state employees can take classes at USF for free. Once a benefit for all State of Florida employees the tuition program was cut […]
Virtual emergency real test of skills for USF Pharmacy students [video]
At CAMLS, the student teams respond to a series of patient care scenarios including a mock cardiac arrest
USF team plays key role in discovery of new drug to combat malaria
Tampa, FL (March 20, 2013) — University of South Florida researchers played a key role in an international multidisciplinary project that has yielded a promising new antimalarial drug […]
New drugs may improve quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease
Studies of the investigational treatments, authored by a University of South Florida neurologist, will be presented at the 2013 Academy of Neurology Meeting in San Diego SAN DIEGO, CA (March […]
At long last for the Class of 2013: Match Day
CLICK HERE FOR MATCH RESULTS The students are packed into Skippers’ Smokehouse and buzzing with excitement, impatient for Dr. Steve Specter to pick up the microphone and call […]
Match Day 2013: An envelope holds the future for USF medical students
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine senior medical students will join fellow students across the country gathering for Match Day ceremonies this Friday, March 15. It’s the day when each student […]
TEDxUSF features two public health students
Two public health students — Steven Franklin and Shivani Gogna — took center stage last month at “On the Edge of the Future,” USF’s first TEDx event. Featuring a series […]