Can eating poppy seeds affect drug test results? Dr. Reisfield explains
Addiction and pain medicine specialist Gary Reisfield, MD explains what affects the opiate content of poppy seeds and how they could influence drug tests.
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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…
Drs. Yergen and Phalin named Rising Stars
Cara Yergen, MD and Benjamin Phalin, PhD have been named Department of Psychiatry 2023 Rising Stars. The Rising Star Award is a new recognition developed by the College of Medicine Faculty Council that recognizes exceptional early-career clinical faculty whose actions and activities consistently exemplify clinical excellence beyond…
Psychiatry Health Equity & Diversity Day
The UF department of psychiatry held their Health Equity and Diversity Day Friday, February 17th at the UF Health Psychiatric Hospital. The day kicked off with a lunch at the Psychiatric Hospital followed by a presentation from Mary Barber, MD, MDiv. Dr. Barber became an Episcopal priest…
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 Cassandra Newkirk, M.D. She was nominated by Ludmilla De Faria, M.D. for her advocacy work with healthcare for incarcerated women and mentoring in health…
