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...]
What Is a Sports Medicine Doctor?
The term sports medicine doctor is sometimes confusing, and some people are not sure when you should see one. The main goal of a sports medicine specialist is to get people back to the activity they love. You don’t have to be an elite athlete to benefit from seeing a sports medicine doctor. Sports medicine specialists are doctors who chose to complete … [Read more...]
Four Things to Avoid If You Have a Family History of Heart Disease
Have members of your family suffered from cardiovascular disease or other heart conditions? If so, you are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease. Family history is a key component when it comes to heart health. But your family genes don’t equal imminent doom. There are things you can control to lessen your risk of heart conditions. Here are four things to avoid, … [Read more...]
GERD: Avoiding Acid Reflux Through Diet and Lifestyle Changes
The last thing we want while enjoying a good meal is heartburn. However, if you are among the 19 million people who suffer from persistent heartburn, also called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you know that it can be difficult to avoid. By adjusting what you eat (and how you eat), you might be able to control your symptoms and enjoy life heartburn-free. Here are … [Read more...]
Topping Out a Dream
Eleven years ago in Lake Nona, we held Topping Out Ceremonies for our new College of Medicine medical education and Burnett Biomedical Sciences buildings. At those ceremonies, we dreamed of building an Academic Health Sciences Center that would bring together in Medical City all of UCF’s health-related programs in education, research and patient care. We knew that a teaching … [Read more...]
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