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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, DNP, APRN,…

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 evidence-based practices…

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 their…

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, and…

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, and student…

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 future healthcare…

General Internal Medicine is pleased to welcome four distinguished physicians to our faculty. Their clinical expertise, academic accomplishments, and commitment to excellence will enrich our division and enhance our mission of advancing medical education, research, and patient care. We are honored to have them join us and look forward to…

We are delighted to recognize our physician faculty members who have been awarded the Exemplary Teacher Award for 2025. This includes Dr. Neeka Akhavan, Dr. Paige Barker, Dr. Dianne Goede, Dr. Lucy Guerra, Dr. Shirley Kim, Dr. Ryan Nall, Dr. James Smith, and Dr. Ashleigh Wright. This distinction celebrates educators…

“When discussing GLP-1 receptor agonists or any ant-obesity medication, clinicians (should) approach the conversation with a combination of empathy, education, and clear guidance,” said Amy J. Sheer, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine and UF Health Shands Hospital…

Dr. Charlotte Chaiklin was honored with the 2024–2025 Attending of the Year Award from the Department of Medicine House Staff in recognition of her outstanding excellence in teaching. This award at the University of Florida College of Medicine honors an exceptional attending physician, typically based on their contributions to resident…