College of Medicine

FSU African-American doctoral graduate inspires others

Published: September 5, 2017 | 1:48 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Lataisia Jones, second from right, with her parents and sister at FSU summer commencement Aug. 5, 2017.

When Lataisia Jones earned her doctorate this past summer, her family was thrilled. Her sister posted a graduation photo on Facebook. Sounds pretty routine. Except for one thing: Her sister’s Facebook post was “liked” or shared more than 6,000 times, and Jones is getting requests for advice from students around the globe. Why? Jones was […]

Doors open for new School of Physician Assistant Practice

Published: August 28, 2017 | 8:44 am | Posted in: Health & Medicine

The first class of students in FSU's new School of Physician Assistant Practice.

From the beginning, medical students at Florida State University’s College of Medicine have been trained to be part of their patients’ medical team. Starting now, the college is training other members of that team as well — as the doors officially open for the School of Physician Assistant Practice. “What is unique about the PA […]

Photos: 2017 White Coat Ceremony

Published: August 14, 2017 | 2:09 pm | Posted in: Photo Galleries

College of Medicine faculty member to lead national organization of medical women

Published: March 21, 2017 | 9:04 am | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Dr. Suzanne Harrison, professor and education director in the College of Medicine’s Department of Family Medicine and Rural Health.

Suzanne Harrison, who knew from early childhood that she wanted to become a physician and later discovered the joys of teaching medicine, is beginning a yearlong adventure in national medical advocacy. On April 1, she’ll become president of the American Medical Women’s Association. AMWA (pronounced AM-wah) has 6,000 dues-paying members and has been around for […]

Photos: College of Medicine Match Day 2017

Published: March 20, 2017 | 1:39 pm | Posted in: Photo Galleries

Investors, NIH excited about FSU biomedical research targeting rare eye disease

Published: January 26, 2017 | 1:15 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Michael Blaber, professor at the FSU College of Medicine

Florida State University College of Medicine Professor Michael Blaber has spent years perfecting an artificial human protein for stimulating cell growth while also learning about the equally complex world of venture capitalists. Now, with the significant help of the National Institutes of Health and $5.2 million from five investment firms, he is closer to providing […]

FSU research links brain shape to personality differences

Published: January 25, 2017 | 1:10 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Antonio Terracciano, associate professor at the FSU College of Medicine

New research reveals the shape of our brain can provide surprising clues about how we behave and our risk of developing mental health disorders. Florida State University College of Medicine Associate Professor Antonio Terracciano joined a team of researchers from the United States, United Kingdom and Italy to examine the connection between personality traits and […]

Orlando Health donates $500,000 to FSU med school

Published: December 9, 2016 | 4:24 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

President John Thrasher, Sen. Andy Gardiner, Campus Dean Michael Muszynski, College of Medicine Dean John Fogarty and Jamal Hakim, M.D., chief operating officer for Orlando Health.

Orlando Health today announced a $500,000 donation to support the Florida State University College of Medicine’s Orlando program. The contribution reinforces the organization’s long-term commitment to medical education and to working with the university. “Medical education is critically important in the training of tomorrow’s physicians,” said Jamal Hakim, M.D., chief operating officer for Orlando Health. […]

Dance Marathon at FSU presents check to College of Medicine

Published: November 2, 2016 | 11:50 am | Posted in: Radio Stories

FSU’s College of Medicine received a $715,000 check from Dance Marathon at FSU from the proceeds of the 2016 fundraising campaign. The money will be invested in local school-based primary-care health clinics through the colleges pediatric outreach program, as well as pediatric services at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare and community centers in Leon county.

FSU unveils Florida’s most advanced MRI machine

Published: October 24, 2016 | 4:43 pm | Posted in: Science & Technology

The new functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) machine, located in the College of Medicine.

Florida State University researchers now have the state’s most advanced MRI machine at their disposal as they seek to unravel the mysteries of the brain and prevent the disorders that can impede its most basic functions. The new functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) machine, located in the College of Medicine, will allow FSU researchers from […]

FSU celebrates new pathway into health professions

Published: October 14, 2016 | 4:00 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Nande DeGraff, Isabella Canut and Salma Elsheikh – students in the new Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences B.S. Degree Program — enjoy the program's kickoff celebration Friday, Oct. 14. (College of Medicine photo)

Florida State University officially launched an innovative new pathway into health care careers by honoring the program’s first students at an Oct. 14 celebration at the College of Medicine. The Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences B.S. Degree Program — the first of its kind in the nation — provides students interested in health care with numerous advantages toward achieving […]

FSU medical researcher awarded $1.6M for epilepsy work

Published: September 29, 2016 | 3:03 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Sanjay Kumar, associate professor in the College of Medicine’s Department of Biomedical Sciences

Florida State University neuroscientist Sanjay Kumar has received $1.6 million from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to pave the way for a more effective treatment for temporal lobe epilepsy. Temporal lobe epilepsy, the most common form in adults, is not improved with anti-epileptic medications. Kumar and his electrophysiology lab […]