Asthma is a chronic airway disease associated with substantial morbidity. Most patients with uncontrolled asthma in the United States are managed by primary care providers (PCPs) and not by asthma specialists who are frequently updated on asthma treatment advances, including biologics, which decrease asthma exacerbation rates.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
A female patient in her mid-20s presented with fevers, rash and polyarthralgia and was ultimately diagnosed with macrophage activation syndrome (MAS), a widely recognised form of secondary haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in the setting of autoinflammatory disease such as adult-onset Still’s disease. Extensive infectious and malignancy workup was negative. Her clinical…
The Association of Chiefs and Leaders of General Internal Medicine (ACLGIM), a group of division chiefs and other division leaders within the Society for General Internal Medicine (SGIM), convened the Hess Initiative Work Group on Learner Experience in Primary Care in 2023 to (1) identify the gaps between the…
To compare the effectiveness of nurse led telephonic palliative care versus specialty outpatient palliative care on quality of life, symptom burden, loneliness, and healthcare use, after attending the emergency department.
Primary care providers are increasingly tasked with providing basic gynecologic care, including contraceptive therapy, to their patients. In the United States, oral contraceptive pills are the most frequently prescribed form of contraception; thus, it is critical that primary care providers are well versed in addressing common patient questions. Well-documented…
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…
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…
Substance use disorders (SUD), including alcohol use disorder (AUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD), are a growing public health crisis, contributing significantly to morbidity, mortality, and health care resource utilization [1]. In 2020, an estimated 40.3 million individuals aged 12 or older in the United States (US) had SUD […
Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist widely used for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. Reports of semaglutide-associated hepatotoxicity are exceedingly rare. We detail a case of a 44-year-old woman who developed liver injury with elevated liver enzymes after semaglutide initiation for weight management. Liver enzyme levels normalized…
Food insecurity is associated with adverse health outcomes in children. A cross-sectional survey of 209 patients at the University of Florida Internal Medicine Springhill Clinic and Equal Access Clinic (June – August 2021) used the U.S. Department of Agriculture Adult Food Security Survey (English/Spanish) to assess food security.
Obesity remains a major public health challenge in both high income and developing regions of the world. Most recently, the introduction of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for weight loss has shifted public interest in some countries away from traditional strategies for obesity management and toward strategies centered on…
Obesity affects one-third of American adults aged ≥65 years. Despite the increasing uptake of prescription weight loss medications, physician provision of diet and exercise weight loss counseling and referrals benefits patients and improves health outcomes. To increase awareness about possible underuse of physician weight loss counseling and referrals, we…
“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…
Obesity affects one-third of American adults aged ≥65 years. Despite the increasing uptake of prescription weight loss medications, physician provision of diet and exercise weight loss counseling and referrals benefits patients and improves health outcomes. To increase awareness about possible underuse of physician weight loss counseling and referrals, we…
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…
On USF Research Day, UF students, residents, and faculty presented their research and innovative ideas, highlighting contributions and collaboration across the University. Harrison Lew, MS2 (left), Lucy Guerra, MD and Jed Casauay, MS3 (right) who did a descriptive study with Dr. Guerra, Dr. Grant…
We are pleased to announce Dr. Marika Alois’ appointment to the Elizabeth Dell Scheveling Integrative Medicine Professorship. This prestigious recognition reflects Dr. Alois’ unwavering dedication and expertise in the field of medical education. …
The UF Equal Access Clinic, which provides free care to underserved communities, hosted a holiday food drive through their Mobile Food Pharmacy. The drive focused on collecting healthy food donations for patients with conditions such as Hypertension, Diabetes, and Kidney disease. In total we collected 220 pounds of food…
Generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) is a new technology with potentially broad applications across important domains of healthcare, but serious questions remain about how to balance the promise of generative AI against unintended consequences from adoption of these tools. In this position statement, we provide recommendations on behalf of…
Social determinants of health, such as food insecurity, can significantly impact patient welfare, potentially increasing the prevalence of chronic illnesses while hindering their management, as shown in previous data collected by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. This study aimed to investigate the association between food insecurity and…
Cutaneous MCD is a rare disease that causes significant morbidity and can occur in patients without intestinal CD. In patients presenting with intractable pain in the setting of an erythematous intertriginous rash, cutaneous MCD is an important diagnosis to consider. Prompt diagnosis of cutaneous MCD is a crucial step…
Racial and ethnic minorities bear a disproportionate burden of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and its complications, with social determinants of health (SDoH) recognized as key drivers of these disparities. Implementing efficient and effective social needs management strategies is crucial. We propose a machine learning analytic pipeline to calculate the…
The UF College of Medicine recently led a series of emergency response workshops and simulations throughout UF Health’s internal medicine clinics in Gainesville, aimed at ensuring outpatient clinicians are up to date on best practices and feel comfortable using equipment in the event of a patient emergency.
Congratulations to our Kanapaha, Medical Plaza, and Springhill Clinical teams for making the Top 10 in patient experience! This is an incredible achievement and reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional, high-quality care. We value your dedication to providing comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible healthcare services that prioritize the needs…
Despite Outpatient Palliative Care’s (OPC) demonstrated benefits, patient volumes exceed the current provider capacity and utilization remains a challenge for those with serious illness. Efforts to improve OPC utilization should focus on those with lower education, more functional limitations, older age, female sex, and those with less social support.
While many populations struggle with health literacy, those who speak Spanish preferentially or exclusively, including Hispanic, immigrant, or migrant populations, may face particular barriers, as they navigate a predominantly English-language healthcare system. This population also faces greater morbidity and mortality from treatable chronic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes.
Congratulations on your promotions to Associate Professor! We are grateful to share this milestone in your academic careers. This accomplishment highlights the quality and impact of your contributions to the University, your profession, and society. Marika Alois, MD is a physician within the Division of…
This meeting aims to enhance the skills of academic general internists and those interested in medical education, research, healthcare delivery, policy, and clinical general internal medicine. Attendees engage in lectures, workshops, and poster presentations to create a personalized educational experience. Topics include best practices, research findings, clinical cases, and…
The rising star award recognizes exceptional faculty whose actions and activities consistently exemplify clinical excellence beyond expected level. Recipients of this award demonstrate exceptional skill and enthusiasm for patient care, show consistent dedication to quality measures and efficiency, as well as embrace innovations in their chosen field.
The Clinical Excellence Award honors faculty members who embody outstanding patient care, lead in clinical innovation, and significantly impact patients, staff, peers, and trainees. Recipients demonstrate humanistic and compassionate patient care, excel in leading multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior colleagues and trainees, and adeptly deliver high-quality, evidence-based care at the…
Each year, distinguished faculty members from each division are nominated for this esteemed award and participate in a college-wide competition. Honorees are selected based on their exemplary teaching of medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students, and post-docs, as well as their exceptional mentorship of fellow faculty.
Congratulations to the Medical Plaza and Kanapaha Clinic teams on another year of achieving Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition! This is truly a remarkable accomplishment and is a testament to the dedication shown in providing exceptional and high-quality care to our patients. Through attaining PCMH recognition, you’ve showcased…
The Financial Incentives for Weight Reduction (FIReWoRk) clinical trial showed that financial incentive weight-loss strategies designed using behavioral economics were more effective than provision of weight-management resources only. We now evaluate cost-effectiveness.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes 99.7% of cervical cancer cases. Cervical cancer is preventable through early detection via HPV testing. However, the number of women screened for cervical cancer has not increased in the last several years. Lower screening rates among women living in high poverty and social vulnerability areas,…
Aims to compare the effectiveness of sacubitril-valsartan and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE)/angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) in systolic heart failure (HF).
The study objective was to examine associations between the use of biologic response modifiers (BRMs), corticosteroids, and oral small molecules (OSMs) and subsequent coccidioidomycosis infection risk among US Medicare beneficiaries with rheumatic or autoimmune diseases.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ +) individuals experience bias in healthcare with 1 in 6 LGBTQ + adults avoiding healthcare due to anticipated discrimination and overall report poorer health status compared to heterosexual and cisgendered peers. The Society of General Internal Medicine…
GIM faculty attend and present at Academic Internal Medicine Week. AIMW24 aligns with the missions of Internal Medicine to provide a unique environment for collaboration and professional evolution among medical professionals from across the nation. Featured topics include departmental and program finances, faculty and leadership development,…
Dr. Chaiklin collaborates with others to present “(Ear) Budding Potential: Medical Podcasts to Supplement Curriculum and Learning” at the Curbsiders TEACH event. Podcasts are now one of the most common asynchronous learning strategies used by trainees.
GIM is delighted to welcome three new faculty members to our Division and clinics. We’re thrilled to have you on the team! Lucy Guerra, MD, MPH, FACP is located at our Springhill Clinic.
The Alliance is pleased to announce the results of the FY 2025 council elections. New terms will start July 1 and are generally three years.
Medical students become physicians not only through their mastery of biomedical knowledge, but through the process of Professional Identity Formation (PIF). Students move through “stages over time during which the characteristics, values, and norms of the medical profession are internalized, resulting in an individual thinking, acting, and feeling like a…
Bowel obstruction secondary to malignancy, referred to as malignant bowel obstruction (MBO), occurs in 5%–13% of all patients with cancer. MBOs aremost commonly associated not only with cancers ofthe colon and ovaries but also occurs in 6%–19%of patients with stomach malignancy.1 Mechanisms…
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed significant gaps in the nation’s public health infrastructure at the local, state, and federal levels. In particular, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) faced bipartisan criticism from multiple stakeholders, …
American Medical Women’s Association recognizes accomplished women physicians who exemplify the highest values in vision, integrity, service, and collaboration in medicine.
Is self-monitoring of blood pressure using an enhanced device that pairs with a connected smartphone application more effective in reducing systolic blood pressure than self-monitoring using a standard device?…
As associate dean for CME, Rosenberg will lead the college’s efforts in keeping his peers updated on the latest research and medicine trends to better inform the care they provide. Rosenberg, who joined the UF faculty in 2000, has long enjoyed teaching physician audiences. He has done so at…
Associate Professor Ryan Nall, M.D., receives the 2022 UF College of Medicine Hippocratic Award. The award is presented annually to a faculty member who embodies humanism, professionalism, and teaching prowess.
UF College of Medicine alumni and educators recently honored with prestigious awards for their teaching.
Recently several GIM faculty traveled to the 2022 Annual Meeting of SGIM and AAIM. These two organizations are comprised of leading academic general internists whose missions include improvements in Internal Medicine, enhancements in the education of our future medical leaders, and advances…
Weight stigma is particularly prevalent and detrimental, especially in healthcare settings. With documented high levels of weight bias in clinicians, patients with obesity receive poorer care and have worse outcomes. This activity reviews the stigma associated with obesity and highlights tools the healthcare team may use to help…
With growing resident burnout, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education issued new requirements for program interventions to optimize resident well-being. Little evidence exists on how to best teach resiliency to residents. This study assesses the impact of both a grassroots intervention and formal resiliency curriculum on resident burnout and well-being.
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) are increasingly utilized for the prevention of thrombotic events. Unlike warfarin they do not require drug-level monitoring making dedicated DOAC monitoring uncommon. The purpose of this study is to describe the interventions made by a DOAC monitoring service over 3 years.
Cannabis use, either as medical marijuana or Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is becoming more popular and prevalent in all age groups, including older adults. CBD oil is more appropriate for some, since it does not have psychoactive properties and is proving effective in the treatment of a number of chronic medical…
Frailty is now a well-recognized and common syndrome among older persons (1-3). Frailty is a syndrome which increases the risk of an older person to develop disability or to die when exposed either to physical or psychosocial stressors (4, 5). Although frailty, disability and multimorbidity often…
