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Rachel Shi, a UCF medical student, has combined her interests outside of the medical field to earn acclaim within it.

Jason Konzelmann and Syretta Spears, from UCF’s Colleges of Medicine and Nursing, respectively, were honored for their significant contributions to simulation in healthcare education.

The program, which is the second in Florida and one of only 22 in the country, provides training related to pelvic floor therapy, pelvic and breast cancer, menopause management, and more.

UCF Health physicians not only care for patients, but also serve as College of Medicine faculty, educating students, residents and fellows, while advancing research.

Thanks to a partnership with Orlando Health, students in UCF’s health management and informatics programs are now learning how to use the leading electronic health record software before they graduate.

At the event, experts explored how the technology can be used to improve patient care.

Through UCF’s International Medical Outreach program, Charlotte Disney has gone beyond the classroom, gaining hands-on experience addressing healthcare disparities in global communities.

In honor of U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, UCF microbiologist and professor Taseen Desin provides recommendations for preventing antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

The award honors College of Medicine Professor Abdo Asmar for his outstanding leadership and dedication to medical education.