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UF Health FRC Recognized as First to Receive National FSPHP Accreditation

The UF Health Florida Recovery Center has earned an important accreditation, paving the way for other addiction treatment centers across the country. The Federation of State Physician Health Programs, or FSPHP, is a national membership association overseeing all the state monitoring agencies for physicians and other licensed individuals. For over…

PHHP Outstanding Alumna Cheryl McNeil reflects on four decades of service

Dr. Cheryl McNeil, UF PHHP’s 2024 Outstanding Alumna, reflects on her impactful career spanning four decades in child psychology. A pioneer in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), McNeil has transformed lives worldwide, training countless clinicians in her methods. Her journey and dedication to child behavioral health continue to inspire future…

Celebrating Our TEAMS Milestone Employees

This week, we honored our TEAMS employees who have reached significant milestones in their careers at the University of Florida, with service ranging from 5 to 30 years. During a special lunch, each employee was recognized by their supervisor, who shared insights into their individual contributions and the…

Dr. Cheong Named ACGME Board Treasurer

Congratulations to Josepha Cheong, MD on being named the new Treasurer of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Board! In this role, she will lead as Chair of the Finance Committee during her one-year term.

The Ethics of a Donated Brain: An Abuse of Autonomy

In their commentary, Dr. Nafisa T. Choudhury and Dr. Joseph Edward Thornton explore the ethical dilemma of forcing one to donate their brain for research, especially as part of a legal settlement. They question whether such an act violates principles of autonomy and informed consent, reminding us that even in…

Dr. McNeil named UF PHHP Alumna of the Year

The College of Public Health and Health Professions recognized seven graduates with 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards at a celebration October 19 during PHHP Alumni Reunion Tailgate. These graduates are making important contributions to clinical care, public health practice, education, research and policy in their communities and around the world.

Department of Psychiatry Representatives at AACAP Conference

The AACAP Child and Adolescent Conference is here! We’re excited to introduce our talented faculty and trainees from the Gainesville and Jacksonville Psychiatry Departments, who will be presenting this year. We’ve organized a schedule of our department’s presentations for easy reference, and we hope you’ll take the chance to attend and cheer on…

Bridging the gap in maternal mental health care

Thanks to a collaboration between the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Department of Psychiatry, fourth-year psychiatry residents will join first-year OB-GYN residents to spend a month training in UF’s perinatal mood disorders clinic with clinician and educator Kay Roussos-Ross, M.D. ’02, MPAS ’98, who is triple board-certified in…