Michael J. Rovito is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Central Florida. Rovito holds a Ph.D. in Public Health and a M.A. in Urban Studies from Temple University, a B.A. in Geography from Millersville University, and is a certified health education specialist. His work specializes in testicular self-examination and testicular cancer, male health behavioral change, and formative research, including theory, instrument development, and intervention design.
Credentials
- Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, Public Health, Temple University
- MA, Master of Arts
- CHES, Certified Health Education Specialist, NCHEC
Affiliations
Areas of Specialty
- Cancer Survivorship
- Testicular Cancer
- Quality of Life
- Men's health
- Public Health
Research Grants
Health Sciences
A Qualitative Assessment of QOL Among Testicular Cancer Survivors
Funding Type: Internal
Funding Agency: Center for Behavioral Health Research and Training (CBHRT)
Physical Therapy
A Study of Physical Therapist-Provided Medicare Services
Funding Type: Extramural Research
Funding Agency: Center for Innovative Healthcare, Inc.
HSC4730: Applied Health Research Methods
HSC4501: Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Alumnus Mason Moore establishes new fund for testicular cancer research and awareness
Mason Moore ’97 has created a new fund to expand research and awareness programs on testicular cancer at the College of Health Professions and Sciences. Himself a three-time testicular cancer...
Men’s Health Can Be Awkward. Does Humor Help in Testicular Cancer?
When comedian Tom Green received a diagnosis of testicular cancer, he decided to keep the cameras rolling on his eponymous MTV series. Green, who was 28 years old at the...
Health Sciences Student Receives Distinguished Student Award
Jaden LeGate, a senior majoring in health sciences, is this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Student Award. The recognition, which is presented by UCF Alumni, is the highest annual award...
CHPS Faculty Members Receive UCF RIA Awards
Congratulations to Department of Health Sciences faculty members, Michael Rovito and Jeanette Garcia, for receiving the 2022 UCF Research Incentive Award. This award recognizes outstanding research, scholarly, or creative activity...
Undergraduate Health Sciences Students Showcase Research Proposals at Symposium
Students enrolled in HSC4730 Applied Health Research Methods presented their research project proposals to faculty judges during the Department of Health Sciences Fall 2021 Research Symposium on Dec. 8 at...