Rosemarie Fernandez, M.D., a professor in the department of emergency medicine, has been selected as a 2022 fellow for the prestigious Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine, or ELAM, program.

Created by the Drexel University College of Medicine, ELAM is a yearlong fellowship for female faculty in academic medicine, dentistry, public health and pharmacy. It is designed to help develop professional and personal health care leadership skills with a special focus on the unique challenges female leaders face.

In honor of National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, members of the AAPI and College of Medicine community share what it means to them to celebrate their families and heritages.

“It makes me feel seen to have this time to reflect on my family’s place in our community,” said medical student CJ Arcalas. “When it comes to addressing disparities among various people, you need to be able to live in these communities and get to know them to build their trust and help your patients. Having more representation in medicine helps us know and assist our communities better.”

The UF College of Medicine congratulates students, faculty, staff and trainees who have recently been recognized by their peers within the college and beyond with awards that honor their hard work and commitment to advancing scientific discovery, education and patient care.

This spring, members of the college community have received awards from the American Physiology Society, the Association for Academic Women, the Society of Women in Urology and more.

Have you or a colleague recently received an accolade? Submit your suggestions for the next quarterly rounds of applause list.