On June 19, 57 members of the UF School of Physician Assistant Studies class of 2021 crossed the stage of the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, transitioning from students to alumni.

“When you reflect on your time here, I hope you will remember this day — the energy of being surrounded by your loved ones, the joy of celebrating your classmates, the pride of achieving your goal and the promise of what your future holds,” Colleen G. Koch, M.D., M.S., M.B.A., dean of the UF College of Medicine, told the graduates. 

Thursday, July 1, marked the first official day of residency for recently graduated physicians across the country. UF Health in Gainesville welcomed more than 200 new residents to the College of Medicine's graduate medical education programs.

“The size of UF Health can be overwhelming, but soon you realize the atmosphere here is like a close-knit family,” said Stacia Andrews, M.D., who began her first year of residency with the department of anesthesiology.

For more details about this year's incoming residents and fellows, choose the link below to visit Dr. Gator news.

Samsun Lampotang, Ph.D., director of the Center for Simulation, Safety and Advanced Learning Technology, has been honored with the J.S. Gravenstein award from the Society for Technology in Anesthesia in recognition of his lifetime achievements in technology in anesthesia.

The award — and the professorship held by Lampotang — is named for the founder of UF's department of anesthesiology, who was a driving force in advancing anesthesia technology, patient simulation and anesthesia patient safety.