Spring 2016

Florida Physician is produced by UF Health Communications for alumni, faculty, and friends of the UF College of Medicine.

Cover stories

UF Diabetes: The next generation
A new vanguard of researchers continues UF’s tradition of pushing diabetes research and care.
Celebrating the Gatorade legacy at the University of Florida
Gatorade continues to help define the UF College of Medicine.
A roaring time
UF medical students perform “The Lion King” for pediatric patients.
Climbing for Dad
Siblings Amy and Chris Bucciarelli took to Africa’s highest peak to honor their father, Richard Bucciarelli.

Celebrating the Gatorade legacy at the University of Florida
Gatorade continues to help define the UF College of Medicine.
A roaring time
UF medical students perform “The Lion King” for pediatric patients.
Climbing for Dad
Siblings Amy and Chris Bucciarelli took to Africa’s highest peak to honor their father, Richard Bucciarelli.

Harvard medical simulation course comes to UF
Training led by Harvard Medical School aims to elevate patient care.
New vision research lab to spark collaborations
A new vision research lab will spark innovation and collaboration.
Couple uses financial savvy to pay it forward
Dennis and Barbara Williams start scholarship to invest in medical students' futures.
Graduates return to The Swamp for Alumni Weekend 2015
Nearly 250 alumni traveled to Gainesville Oct. 2-4 for Alumni Weekend 2015.

Jim and Pam Duke couldn’t resist ‘contagious spirit’ of new medical education building
The couple personally commits a $125,000 gift to name the student lounge.
Fundraising efforts progressing for new hospitals
The two new hospitals will provide a healing environment that revolves around our patients.
Steve Waters’ passion continues to inspire
Steve Waters' passion continues to inspire with a new scholarship that rewards determination.