Central Floridians forced to flee their homes during a hurricane are getting help from UCF’s physicians in training. Under a new partnership with Seminole County Emergency Management Services, 20 of our M.D. students have been certified as emergency responders to provide triage services at local shelters during natural disasters. Just weeks after completing their … [Read more...]
Your Best Shot to Stay Well This Flu Season
Fall has arrived, and with it, the start of flu season. While you can get the flu at any time, cases typically rise in October and hit their peak around the holidays (December-February). There’s no telling how bad the 2019-2020 season will be, but the high infection rate last year – and the virus’ life-threatening potential – are ample reasons to take this threat … [Read more...]
Going Vegan or Vegetarian the Right Way
Choosing to adopt a plant-based diet can be great for your overall health. However, it’s not as simple as just giving up meat and other animal products – there are important steps you should take before going vegan or vegetarian. Talk to a specialist. It’s always a good idea to speak with your doctor before making big lifestyle changes, especially when it … [Read more...]
Get Traction: Hope Is Not a Plan … Or Is It?
I was selling Motorola 2-way communication equipment in the early ’90s to public safety, county municipalities, public school districts, manufacturers, and the U.S. Coast Guard. I had built a solid reputation, was making more money than I had dreamed, and winning sales awards year after year. My plan was working. Then one day, I realized I was bored. I lost the thrill … [Read more...]
New Program Offers Med Students More Hands-On Training
Seeing patients for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience for medical students. So, a new UCF College of Medicine training program geared toward giving third- and fourth-year students additional practice time on “dummy” patients is providing them with the skills to tackle challenging procedures. The students practice on patient “manikins” – or jointed models … [Read more...]
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