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Student Spotlight
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,...
Physical Therapy
UCF Division of Physical Therapy Announces Laurie Neely as Division Chair
Clinical Associate Professor Laurie Neely has been appointed as the new chair of UCF’s top-ranked Division of Physical Therapy (DPT). Neely, a board-certified neurological physical...
Health Sciences
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...
Health Sciences Student Spotlight
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...
Physical Therapy
Resident and Faculty Present at Health Leaders Summer Academy
UCF and Orlando Health neurologic resident Gabriela Rodriguez presented at the 2025 Health Leaders Summer Academy (HLSA) alongside Neurologic Residency Director Morris “Rick” Beato, Sports...
Physical Therapy
Two Neurologic Residents Pass Specialty Exam
UCF and Orlando Health neurologic residency graduates Logan Brown and Chloe Artrip earned the designation of Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) by the American Board of...
Health Management and Informatics
UCF Professor Seeks to Improve End-of-Life Care for Dementia Patients With Data Tool
From determining when hospice is necessary to promoting conversations about end-of-life care, Latarsha Chisholm is helping nursing homes give dementia patients a more peaceful final...
Athletic Training
UCF Talent Fuels Orlando’s Rise as a Tech Hub
UCF’s breadth of tech research and talent contributes to the region’s strength in technology. Over the years UCF’s academic work in the tech field has...
Health Management and Informatics
Golden Brick Award Recognizes UCF’s Epic Collaboration in Healthcare Education
UCF’s School of Global Health Management and Informatics was recently recognized with a Golden Brick Award from Downtown Orlando Partnership for its groundbreaking collaboration with...
Health Management and Informatics
UCF Introduces New Bachelor’s Degree in Health Informatics
The program, which is the first of its kind in the State University System, will prepare students to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery through...
