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Noell Rekully

Impact of Itemized Versus Open Menu of Available Supplies and Services on Utilization of Street Medicine Program Resources – A Pre-post Study

Street medicine programs provide medical care to individuals experiencing homelessness through “street runs,” in which healthcare providers meet unhoused patients on the street and offer them care in that environment. Approximately 50 medical student-run street medicine programs operate in the United States. Data on strategies to improve street medicine…

Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists and Cardiovascular Events in Adults With Obesity and Autoimmune Disease: A Target Trial Emulation

 Obesity and autoimmune diseases (AID) are each associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular and thromboembolic events due to chronic systemic inflammation. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have demonstrated cardiovascular and metabolic benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity, but their effects in patients with obesity and comorbid…

GLP-1-based meds linked to fewer heart events in adults with obesity, autoimmune disease

Obesity and autoimmune diseases (AIDs) are each associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular and thromboembolic events. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have demonstrated cardiovascular and metabolic benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity, but their effects in patients with obesity and comorbid AID remain uncertain. This study…

End of Year Ceremony

Patients First Awards Recognizing faculty and apps who demonstrate exceptional care and commitment to ambulatory care patients Kailey Catapano-Mamone, MDNeal Holland, DONisha D’Souza, MDSamantha Bryl,…

SGIM Annual Meeting

Recently General Internal Medicine Faculty traveled to the 2026 annual meeting of SGIM. This meeting brings together General Internists that are passionate about improving patient outcomes through Education and Research. During these meetings, faculty engaged with emerging work in implementation science and medical education, focusing on how…

The Last Lecture Award Winner 2026

On May 16, 2026, we held the 67th College of Medicine Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026, Congratulations Dr. Neal Holland on winning The Last Lecture Award! This award represents the opportunity for each class to choose who delivers their final lecture of medical school marking the end of…

2026 UF Presidential Service Awards

The Presidential Service Awards (PSA) Special Recognition Categories honor UF Faculty/Staff Members and Community Partners who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to service and engagement on and off the University of Florida campus. These awards recognize individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond in contributing their time, skills,…

Kenneth Kellner Award for Outstanding Clerkship Director

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Ryan Nall on being named the recipient of the Kenneth Kellner Award for Outstanding Clerkship Director for 2026. This distinguished honor recognizes exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact in medical education. Dr. Nall’s commitment to excellence in clerkship training, mentorship,…

Teacher of the Year 2025-2026

Congratulations to Dr. Neal Holland on winning Teacher of the Year 2025-2026. We are proud to recognize our Teacher of the Year at GIM for outstanding contributions to medical education. This honor reflects an unwavering commitment to excellence in teaching, mentorship, and the advancement of…