FSU College of Medicine

Today, we continue to celebrate Academic Medicine Week. DYK Academic medicine , contributing $728 billion to the economy annually and generating over 7.1 million jobs? Every dollar supports research, care and training that improves lives in every zip code.

Earn Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and strengthen your understanding of perinatal behavioral health by registering for a free Zoom webinar.

The session will feature presentations from behavioral health experts Mike Drury, Psy.D., ABPP, and Heather Flynn, Ph.D.

Participants will learn to recognize common perinatal mental health disorders, identify evidence-based screening measures, and understand psychological treatment approaches.

📆 June 22, 2026
⏰ Noon to 1 p.m.

Registration: https://events.zoom.us/ev/ApDfRN8cT-Tj8lfw_t6Y9sLf_tUBzLHm9xznabR7-mqpI95JybIm~AlNn4CAYsF147tUxWcUpdYpVMh1eWEcPuHwn1_OwlsGvuCgBaZq-8DX3CQ

It’s Academic Medicine Week! From clinical trials for Alzheimer’s to cancer research that has helped save 3.8 million lives since 1991, what saves lives and strengthens communities across the country. At the FSU College of Medicine, we are proud to train the next generation of physicians, physician assistants and scientists that advance knowledge and improve patient care across Florida and beyond. We’re honored to celebrate alongside AAMC and highlight how academic medicine .

Our Julia Sheffler, Ph.D., director of the Integrative Science for Healthy Aging program, shares whole-body approach to brain health for 𝗔𝗹𝘇𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵. http://fla.st/WP8Q4I75

With over 100,000 students enrolled in MD programs, medical schools are training the doctors who will meet the needs of the American people today and tomorrow. This Academic Medicine Week, learn how a strong physician workforce : https://bit.ly/491qsmp

From Match Day to regional campus notes, and everything in between, the 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗦𝗨 𝗠𝗘𝗗 magazine has something for everyone. Check out the latest edition here https://joom.ag/uwKd

Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at FSU, A.J. Anderson Foundation expand access to genetic screening and rare disease care Conference brings together researchers, clinicians, industry leaders and families to discuss advances in genomic screening and gene therapy For families

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀!

Huge congratulations to FSU M3 students, Christina Bobrek and Dylon Wetzel for their success at the FAFP Spring Forum this year!

Christina, Sarasota M3, represented her QI group (Claudia Silver and Zade Moureiden) at the conference and took home first place for the Medical Student Poster Presentation category.

Dylon Wetzel, Orlando M3, took home first place for the Podium Presentation category!

Congratulations on your achievements!

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗮 𝗠.𝗗. 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲!

The M3 students from the Sarasota Regional Campus participated in the 2026 Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Interprofessional Research Conference last month. This conference provides a chance to collaborate and present findings on clinical research and healthcare innovation.

A special congrats to Palwusha Khan, who was selected to deliver an oral presentation for a case report to a record-breaking audience!

Read more about the the clinical innovations shaping the future of care: https://rebrand.ly/smh2026conference

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

𝐀𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞!
Our dean, Alma Littles, M.D., received an unexpected and welcome surprise May 27, when Stephanie Nicholas, associate director of development for UF Health, notified her she was selected to be included on the UF College of Medicine Wall of Fame. Littles received her bachelor’s degree and M.D. from UF. Nicholas presented Dr. Littles with a bouquet of roses and a letter from Jennifer Hunt, M.D., M.Ed., interim dean, UF College of Medicine, which states Dr. Littles received this honor given by the UF Medical Alumni Association for her “perseverance and dedication to medicine as not only an exemplary doctor, but also . . . extraordinary commitment to rural health, medical education, and expanding access to care for underserved communities.” Congratulations Dean Littles!