News: Health Sciences
UCF Healthcare Students Use Immersive Simulation to Learn from Fatal Burn Case
At the Rehabilitation Innovation Center, students are learning through a case study of a 22-year-old man who suffered fatal burn injuries and kidney failure. Using holograms, a 4D interactive simulation...
Student Spotlight: Luis Torres Portillo
Health Sciences major, Luis Torres Portillo and his family moved to the US from Caracas, Venezuela when he was 15. As a high school student, Luis knew he wanted to...
Supercharging your walk: 11 minutes to better health
ORLANDO, Fla. (WGEM) – A British study found that engaging in moderate-intensity exercise, or a brisk walk, can have some major health benefits. Just 75 minutes a week, or 11...
Student Spotlight: Gabriela Facio
Since high school, Health Sciences major Gabriela Facio has followed her passion for medicine and people. She began her UCF journey as a Biology major but quickly pivoted to Health...
Building Momentum: Theriot to Serve as Dean of the College of Health Professions and Sciences
Grounded in authenticity, Matthew Theriot’s leadership prioritizes collaboration and innovation to prepare future healthcare professionals for team-based care. Matthew Theriot’s voice is never the loudest in the room. He’ll choose...
Student Spotlight: Jason Gagnier
For Jason Gagnier, UCF provided some of the greatest experiences of his life. Among them was an opportunity to complete an internship in a clinical setting through the Health Sciences...
Student Spotlight: Priscilla Torres-Theobald
For Priscilla Torres-Theobald, UCF was the ideal place to pursue a career in health. Initially interested in becoming a physician, Priscilla also considered nursing and physical therapy before finding her...
7 UCF Health Professions Faculty Inducted to National Academies of Practice
Seven faculty members in the College of Health Professions and Sciences were inducted into the NAP for exemplary interprofessional research, practice and scholarship.
Research Roundup: Publications by CHPS Faculty, Fall 2024
Students at the College of Health Professions and Sciences benefit from faculty who conduct research into a broad number of health and wellness topics, discovering new insights and creating innovation...
Fostering Heart Health
Rural Florida has higher rates of heart disease than their urban counterparts. Changing that means meeting people where they live. While heart disease is the most common cause of death,...
