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2023 College of Medicine Celebration of Research

The College of Medicine held their annual Research Poster Session at the Stephen O’Connell Center. The department of psychiatry was well represented at this year’s event. The annual research poster session is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the strength of our research mission and programs, to appreciate the scope,…

Dr. Setlow receives mentoring award

Barry Setlow, Ph.D., a professor in the department of psychiatry, is the 2023 recipient of the Dr. Mavis Agbandje-McKenna Distinguished Research Mentoring Award. Read full story and view video.

FRC celebrates 25 years

Tuesday, February 21st the UF Health Florida Recovery Center celebrated 25 years of treating addiction and saving lives with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce. Members of UF Health leadership and the Chamber spoke about the milestone, reflecting on how…

Black History Month

February is Black History Month, let us take a moment to recognize Black Americans’ contributions to the field of medicine. Today we will learn about Dr. Georgio Legerme, currently a PGY-2 in our UF Psychiatry Residency Program. He was nominated by fellow PGY-2, Manonmani Murugappan, DO.

Dr. Jacobs celebrated in COM tribute

At the University of Florida College of Medicine, Black scientists and health care providers have made a lasting impact. Learn about the stories of three African American students, alumni and faculty from our PA, Ph.D. and M.D. concentrations below.

Dr. Shapiro presents at IFP WCP in Morocco

Michael Shapiro, MD recently participated in the 23rd World Congress of Psychotherapy, hosted by the World Psychiatric Association and the International Federation for Psychotherapy held in Morocco. He presented his paper, “Psychotherapy implications of post-traumatic religious conversion of an adolescent,” on the second…

Dr. Rahmani accepted to UF COM Society of Teaching Scholars

Congratulations to Dr. Mariam Rahmani for her acceptance into the UF College of Medicine Society of Teaching Scholars! The society’s mission statement, to honor and foster teaching and educational scholarship, is achieved by mentoring junior faculty on teaching improvement and serving in an advisory capacity to the…

Dr. Smolen earns Clinical Excellence Award

Jamie Smolen, MD, associate professor in the department of psychiatry has been awarded the 2023 Clinical Excellence Award. The Clinical Excellence Award is a new recognition developed by the College of Medicine Faculty Council that recognizes a faculty member who epitomizes excellence in patient care, is a leader…