Tarryn Nichols

UF PA student Isabella Tucker is the recipient of the Lacy A. Douglas, PA-C, Scholarship Every student has a story — and every story has the potential to shape the future of healthcare. The 75 by 75 Scholarship Challenge celebrates the UF College of Medicine’s 75th anniversary by working to establish 75 new scholarships for MD, PA and PhD students by 2031.

Oct. 7, 2026 –– Toby Ferguson’s biggest success was almost his biggest failure. The neurologist and University of Florida College of Medicine alumnus led a team at Biogen to develop the first medicine for SOD1 ALS, a rare form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease. Early data were promising, propelling the genetically-targeted therapy, called tofersen, from the research world into further clinical testing.

Events commended students, faculty, staff and trainees in Gainesville and Jacksonville Oct. 5, 2026 — During the third annual University of Florida College of Medicine Week, Sept. 21-25, faculty, staff, students and trainees gathered to celebrate the people who make the college’s campuses in Gainesville and Jacksonville special. Early on Sept. 23, over 100 members of the College of Medicine community gathered in the George T.