Your Med School Journey

Need resources on becoming an M.D. candidate at UCF? Are you a medical student or resident needing specific information? Follow the links below.

Looking for someone? Our directory has a full listing of faculty & select staff.

Why The UCF MD Program?

Our program gives students unparalleled learning, research and patient care experiences in a booming Medical City.

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Experience

Our program is a research-based medical school like no other. We are focused on training skilled, compassionate doctors who put patients first.

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Support

College of Medicine faculty and staff are here to help you fulfill your dreams. With your hard work and faculty and staff support, we work together to help you achieve your goals.

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Faculty & More

Our faculty includes clinicians, medical educators and researchers. We are committed to using the best practices and latest innovations to prepare tomorrow’s healthcare leaders.

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World-Class Research

UCF College of Medicine faculty are at the forefront of aerospace medicine, cancer research, and improving public health.

Medicine In Space

Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta is an internationally recognized space medicine expert who leads our research on the health impacts of space travel with an emphasis on addressing these issues as more people go into space.

Killing Cancer Cells

Dr. Alicja Copik is developing technologies that “beef up” the body’s Natural Killer cells. Dr. Copik uses nanoparticles and genetic engineering to make the body’s first line of defense into better-armed cancer killers.

Fighting Malaria

Dr. Debopam Chakrabarti focuses his research on malaria, the world’s deadliest mosquito-borne illness. Dr. Chakrabarti is investigating using cancer drugs and identifying natural product-derived antimalarials to find new ways to treat malaria.

College News & Events

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“It is a great feeling when you know that  you've provided knowledge that can help bring us one step closer to treating a disease.” UCF Ph.D. Candidate Nasser Yousef. 💛🖤

Graduate students came together to present research on topics including the effects of cancer drugs on the heart, mapping the stomach to better understand abdominal pain and a DNA analysis of patients with rare genetic diseases. 

The event’s goal is to better prepare young scientists to present their findings to peers, funding agencies and potential employers. 

Read more about the incredible research our students are doing at https://med.ucf.edu/news/graduate-students-share-new-discoveries-to-treat-disease/.

“It is a great feeling when you know that you`ve provided knowledge that can help bring us one step closer to treating a disease.” UCF Ph.D. Candidate Nasser Yousef. 💛🖤

Graduate students came together to present research on topics including the effects of cancer drugs on the heart, mapping the stomach to better understand abdominal pain and a DNA analysis of patients with rare genetic diseases.

The event’s goal is to better prepare young scientists to present their findings to peers, funding agencies and potential employers.

Read more about the incredible research our students are doing at https://med.ucf.edu/news/graduate-students-share-new-discoveries-to-treat-disease/.
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Thank you to everyone who supported us on #UCFDayofGiving!

Your gifts are helping shape the future of medicine by making a difference in the lives of our students, helping support innovative research and bringing compassionate care to our community.

From everyone at the UCF College of Medicine, thank you!

Thank you to everyone who supported us on #UCFDayofGiving!

Your gifts are helping shape the future of medicine by making a difference in the lives of our students, helping support innovative research and bringing compassionate care to our community.

From everyone at the UCF College of Medicine, thank you!
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#UCFDayofGiving isn’t over yet!

You have one last chance to support your medical school. Make your gift before the clock strikes midnight. Whether you’re supporting scholarships, innovative research, our student help fund, care for our community  or any other need,  thank you!

Make your gift at the link in our bio.

#UCFDayofGiving isn’t over yet!

You have one last chance to support your medical school. Make your gift before the clock strikes midnight. Whether you’re supporting scholarships, innovative research, our student help fund, care for our community or any other need, thank you!

Make your gift at the link in our bio.
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UCF Pets are even celebrating #UCFDayofGiving!

Post a photo or video of your pet wearing UCF gear with the #UCFDayofGiving between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM for the chance to earn bonus funds to support the area you care about most.

UCF Pets are even celebrating #UCFDayofGiving!

Post a photo or video of your pet wearing UCF gear with the #UCFDayofGiving between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM for the chance to earn bonus funds to support the area you care about most.
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Thank you to Alan Gooch and the Orlando Sports Foundation for their generous gift of $50,000 and for their continued support of Dr. Annette Khaled’s innovative cancer research

Thank you to Alan Gooch and the Orlando Sports Foundation for their generous gift of $50,000 and for their continued support of Dr. Annette Khaled’s innovative cancer research ...

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Never given to UCF before? Here’s your chance. The college with the most first-time gifts given this hour is eligible for bonus funds. And the COM’s Health Sciences Library is serving popcorn during this hour too, so make a gift and get a snack!

Visit the link in our bio to make your gift today!

Never given to UCF before? Here’s your chance. The college with the most first-time gifts given this hour is eligible for bonus funds. And the COM’s Health Sciences Library is serving popcorn during this hour too, so make a gift and get a snack!

Visit the link in our bio to make your gift today!
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Thank you to Mary Demetree for her generous gift of $100,000 in support for vital wellness and nutrition programs in the UCF College of Medicine.

Thank you to Mary Demetree for her generous gift of $100,000 in support for vital wellness and nutrition programs in the UCF College of Medicine. ...

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