People news at the College of Medicine

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.

Inaugural Faculty Council Advocacy Award given to two recipients

By • Jan 24th, 2023 • Category: Features, January-February 2023, People

Dr. Maureen Long and Glen Mapes were the inaugural winners of the Faculty Council Advocacy Award and were honored during a special faculty meeting.

A Q and A with new UF shelter medicine online master’s graduate Ashleigh Rankin

By • Jan 23rd, 2023 • Category: Features, January-February 2023, People

Rankin used her experience volunteering with a Charlotte County rescue group in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian as part of her Capstone presentation for the UF Shelter Medicine Program online master’s degree.

Veterinary forensic pathologist honored by national group

By • Dec 14th, 2022 • Category: Features, November-December 2022, People

Dr. Adam Stern received the President’s Award at the American College of Veterinary Pathologists’ annual meeting.

Small animal oncologist honored for presentation

By • Dec 8th, 2022 • Category: Features, November-December 2022, People

Dr. Marilia Takada’s research focuses on a novel targeted therapy for dogs with histiocytic sarcoma.

Faculty participate in symposium focused on interprofessional education, One Health

By • Dec 8th, 2022 • Category: November-December 2022, People

Two grants procured by UF from the Clinical and Translational Science Award One Health Alliance, or COHA, funded the symposium.

Professor of equine surgery honored for career achievements

By • Oct 25th, 2022 • Category: Features, People, September-October 2022

Dr. David Freeman has received the American College of Veterinary Surgeons’ Founders’ Award for Career Achievement.

Veterinary surgeon’s paper top-most downloaded from national journal

By • Oct 4th, 2022 • Category: People, September-October 2022

The paper examined the outcomes of dogs undergoing immediate or delayed surgical treatment for gastrointestinal foreign body obstruction.

Faculty member named first ACVS fellow in minimally invasive surgery

By • Sep 26th, 2022 • Category: People, September-October 2022

The University of Florida is the only veterinary medical college in the world to offer four ACVS-approved fellowship opportunities.

Faculty member receives award for excellence from Provost’s Office

By • Sep 26th, 2022 • Category: Features, People, September-October 2022

The Provost’s Office offers the Excellence Awards for Assistant Professors to recognize junior faculty for excellence in research.

Zoetis 2022 Distinguished Teaching and Research Excellence Winners Named

By • Aug 3rd, 2022 • Category: Features, July-August 2022, People

Dr. Federico Vilaplana Grosso and Dr. Roy Curtiss were honored for their achievements in teaching and research, respectively.