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Racha Farah

Celebrating Women in Medicine

2025 WIMS awards luncheon recognizes women physicians and allies Advancing women in the medical space is part of the culture at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville. For four years, WIMS, an affinity group, has championed women in leadership and works to facilitate career growth and support.   On…

Mobley receives 2025 Merit Award from ASCO Foundation Conquer Cancer

Erin Mobley, PhD, MPH, a UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville assistant professor, has been named a 2025 Special Merit Award recipient by Conquer Cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, or ASCO, foundation. JACKSONVILLE, Fl. — Erin Mobley, PhD, MPH, a UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville assistant professor,…

Singh selected as recipient of Faculty Enhancement Award

Ruchira Singh, MD, FACOG, an associate professor at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville and chief of the division of urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery, was selected as the recipient of the 2025 Faculty Enhancement Opportunity, or FEO Award. Ruchira Singh, MD, FACOG, an associate professor at…

2025 Faculty Promotions

The University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville is pleased to announce the promotion of 16 faculty, effective July 1, 2025. The promotion and tenure process is a rigorous review of the faculty members’ clinical accomplishments; scholarship of teaching and learning; research; and service to the university, society and the profession.

Getting Unstuck – Crafting Your Journey to Work-Life Excellence

On April 4, 2025, the University of Florida College of Medicine hosted the fourth annual Women in Medicine and Science Leadership Conference in Jacksonville — a landmark event marking the first-ever joint conference between the UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville and the Florida Medical Association (FMA). Held at the…

New Faculty Welcoming Reception (Fall 2024)

The Dean’s Office hosted a reception to welcome our new colleagues to our organization and offer the opportunity to meet our College of Medicine and UF Health Jacksonville leadership team. It was a great evening of conversations and community building. Dean Edwards & New Faculty Image Gallery…

UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville promotions

The University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville is proud to announce the promotion of 23 faculty members, effective July 1, 2024. The promotion and tenure process is a rigorous review of the faculty members’ clinical accomplishments; scholarship of teaching and learning; research; and service to the university, society and…

Years of Service: Acknowledging UF COMJ Faculty

Congratulations to all faculty that have served the college for 25 years or more. As part of our UF Health Week celebration, more than 100 employees were honored for their long-term dedication to the organization at the 2024 Employee Service Awards banquet held at the Hyatt Regency on May 23.

Thriving in Medicine

Highlights from the 2024 Women in Medicine and Science Leadership Conference. By Kristian Thomas On April 28, the University of Florida College of Medicine hosted the third annual Women in Medicine and Science Leadership Conference in Jacksonville, marking the first combined conference between the Gainesville and Jacksonville campuses. This year’s…

2024 Women in Medicine & Science Leadership Conference

Saturday, April27, 2024 | 8:00 am – 3:00 pm | Doubletree Riverfront, Jacksonville, FL The well-being and retention of faculty in academic medicine has been challenged with steeper attrition for women. Since women constitute over half of medical school classes and assistant professors, the loss of women in medicine results…