People news at the College of Medicine

Graduates receive M.S., Ph.D. degrees

By • Aug 29th, 2023 • Category: July-August 2023, People

Congratulations to all of our new summer graduates.

Emergency specialist faculty member receives inaugural Michael Schaer Professorship

By • Aug 21st, 2023 • Category: Features, July-August 2023, People

The professorship provides perpetual support for a clinical faculty member associated with the department of small animal clinical sciences who works with the UF Small Animal Hospital’s emergency and critical care service.

A new CRISPR-based diagnostic test to detect tilapia lake virus

By • Aug 2nd, 2023 • Category: July-August 2023, People

The researchers hope the test will help fish professionals detect the virus in the field or in laboratories with limited resources.

Congratulations to new M.S., Ph.D. recipients

By • Jun 6th, 2023 • Category: May-June 2023, People

Several students in the college’s graduate studies program received their degrees May 4-5 in two separate ceremonies held on campus.

Faculty member honored by national dairy group

By • May 25th, 2023 • Category: Features, May-June 2023, People

The award is given annually to recognize outstanding research in dairy cattle physiology.

Garcia receives FVMA awards for service

By • May 17th, 2023 • Category: May-June 2023, People

Dr. Larry Garcia led the UF VETS disaster response team during the groups deployment to Fort Myers in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

Staff member honored with campuswide Superior Accomplishment Award

By • May 17th, 2023 • Category: Features, May-June 2023, People

Bliss-Dodd played a key role in managing purchasing for the new UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center.

Founding faculty member, infectious disease expert Dr. Don Forrester dies

By • Apr 19th, 2023 • Category: March-April 2023, People

Forrester was a leading researcher in the area of wildlife and infectious diseases, whose focus was the epizootiology of wildlife parasites.

2023 Superior Accomplishment Award winners honored

By • Apr 19th, 2023 • Category: Features, March-April 2023, People

The winners were honored at a luncheon held March 20 at the Hilton University of Florida.

Small animal surgery resident honored by national group

By • Apr 18th, 2023 • Category: March-April 2023, People

Dr. Kaitlyn Mullen received the AAVC’s Resident Award for her accomplishments.

Longtime friend, supporter of college, Louise Courtelis, passes away

By • Apr 18th, 2023 • Category: Features, March-April 2023, People

Contributions of Louise Courtelis and her late husband, Alec, made possible the success the college enjoys today.

Veterinary student serves at keynote speaker at UF’s annual military dinner

By • Feb 5th, 2023 • Category: Features, January-February 2023, People

Kim McFarlane, a fourth-year UF veterinary student, was asked to speak because of her role in serving as president of the Collegiate Veteran Society.