July-August 2017 news at the College of Medicine

Congratulations to new graduate degree recipients

By • Aug 11th, 2017 • Category: Around the College, July-August 2017

Congratulations to new graduate degree recipients Several students in the UF College of Veterinary Medicine’s graduate studies program received their Ph.D. and Master of Science degrees on Aug. 5 during UF commencement exercises, held at the O’Connell Center. The college had four Ph.D., four M.S. (thesis-based) and 14 M.S. online (non thesis-based) graduates who received […]

Around the college

By • Aug 10th, 2017 • Category: Around the College, July-August 2017

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Hundreds attend Referring Veterinarian Appreciation Day

By • Aug 10th, 2017 • Category: Around the College, Features, July-August 2017

The college’s annual RDVM Day draws clinicians from all over the state.

In the news

By • Aug 9th, 2017 • Category: July-August 2017, News

In the news Stories about canine influenza and the recent H3N2 cases diagnosed and treated at UF appeared in numerous news outlets, including the Associated Press,  Yahoo, Weather.com,  Time Magazine, Miami Herald,  Palm Beach Post, Fox8, Steve Dale Pet World, Veterinary Practice News, Healthline, WKNY.com, WIAT.com, WSUF News, Outbreak News Today, International Business Times, AVMA Animal Health Smart Brief newsletter […]

Students honored for communications skills

By • Aug 2nd, 2017 • Category: Around the College, July-August 2017

Students honored for communications skills As an expansion of the Bayer Communication Project, the UF College of Veterinary Medicine faculty recently presented two awards to veterinary medical students in recognition of their communications skills. Receiving the first place 2017 Bayer Excellence in Communication Award, a cash award sponsored by Bayer Animal Health, was Kaitlyn Smith […]

Potentially lethal parasite rat lungworm found throughout Florida

By • Aug 1st, 2017 • Category: Features, July-August 2017, News

UF researchers report that the dangerous rat lungworm parasite has been found in several Florida counties.

Faculty member receives UF Research Foundation Professorship

By • Aug 1st, 2017 • Category: Features, July-August 2017, People

Dr. Julie Levy has received a UF Research Foundation professorship.

Administrator honored by alma mater

By • Aug 1st, 2017 • Category: Features, July-August 2017, People

Dr. Tom Vickroy has received the 2017 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the graduate school at the University of Texas Medical Branch.

Samper named associate dean for students and instruction

By • Aug 1st, 2017 • Category: Around the College, Features, July-August 2017

A Ross University administrator has been named the college’s new associate dean for students and instruction.

Surgeon named college’s 2017 Zoetis Distinguished Teacher

By • Aug 1st, 2017 • Category: Features, July-August 2017, People

A small animal surgeon has received the 2017 Zoetis Distinguished Teacher Award.

College communications efforts honored by national group

By • Aug 1st, 2017 • Category: Features, July-August 2017, News

Sarah Carey led the college’s communications efforts to advance its national reputation.

UF plays key role in managing new dog flu emergence

By • Aug 1st, 2017 • Category: Features, July-August 2017, News

The UF College of Veterinary Medicine has played a key leadership role in managing the emergence of a strain of dog flu new to the state of Florida.