This blog describes what a visit to an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) physician involves and is written by Spencer Gilleon, MD at TMH who is affiliated with the College of Medicine.

Yanchang Wang, an associate professor in the College of Medicine’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, recently received a $1 million NIH RO1 research grant to pursue his studies and experimentation regarding the spread of cancer in the process of cell division.

A group of medical and personal care professionals have come together to offer someone a chance at transformation. Dr. David Billmeier, a clinical affiliate professor at the Florida State University College of Medicine, applauds any attempts to get people to eat better and exercise more.

For the first time in the state of Florida, hospitals are receiving $80 million that has been set aside to graduate medical education. Marlisha Edwards, M.D., Class of 2011, is quoted in this story.

FSU College of Medicine student, Myron Rolle, shares his experiences with bullying and his immersion in the culture of a college and National Football League locker room.

This response applauds Drs. Rodríguez and Campbell for their application of scholarship from organizational development to the disadvantages experienced by underrepresented in medicine minority (URMM) faculty in academic medicine.

Tony Cooper, the College of Medicine’s police tech manager, rendered life-saving assistance to two separate Florida State students.

José E. Rodríguez, MD and Kendall M. Campbell, MD are associate professors at the Florida State University College of Medicine and co-directors at the Center for Underrepresented Minorities in Academic Medicine. They examined the factors leading to high attrition of minority faculty in academic medicine and some of the top 10 ways to guarantee people will quit.

Paula Rosales, a teen who participated in the FSU College of Medicine Summer Institute program in Immokalee, shares her experience with the Healthcare Network departments and has chosen a path in the medical field.

As the nation ages, mobility devices are appearing more often on urban thoroughfares, residential streets and country roads. Dr. Alice Pomidor, a geriatrician and professor at Florida State University College of Medicine who serves on the Safe Mobility for Life Coalition in Florida, discusses the legality of using scooters on sidewalks and shoulders.

The FSU College of Medicine is observing another milestone this year: Ten years ago, for the first time, third-year students were sent out to a regional campus — in Orlando, in Pensacola or in Tallahassee. This column in the Chronicle section of the Democrat is by Ron Hartsfield, M.D., the dean of the Tallahassee Regional Campus of the FSU College of Medicine.

Dance Marathon of FSU and Children's Miracle Network at the University of Florida presented FSU's College of Medicine a check for more than $330,000.

This blog by Dr. Brummel-Smith, professor and chair of Geriatrics at the Florida State University College of Medicine, discusses America’s need for long term care and how the Affordable Care Act deals with America’s aging population.

Yanchang Wang, associate professor in the College of Medicine, received a four-year, $1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his ongoing study of the mechanics of cell division.

Yanchang Wang, an associate professor at Florida State University’s College of Medicine, was recently selected for a four-year, $1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Raed Rizkallah, an assistant scholar scientist at the College of Medicine who worked with Wang on this particular aspect of cancer research, was interviewed in the story.

Since 1987, October has been recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Dr. Suzanne Harrison of the FSU College of Medicine is one of the many volunteers that provides on-site services to survivors of domestic violence at Refuge House.

Despite medical and technological advancements, Alzheimer’s researchers are still on a quest to catch this disease and others like it much sooner. Dr. Pradeep Bhide, director of the Center for Brain Repair at the FSU College of Medicine, says the app could be a major advancement in healthcare for movement disorders like Dystonia, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s.

Two prestigious awards were given out Sept. 19, when the Fort Pierce Regional Campus of the Florida State University College of Medicine gathered its faculty members for a night of appreciation and academic updates.

For a second year, the FSU College of Medicine Fort Pierce Regional Campus has provided scholarships to its medical students. Presented at their recent Faculty Appreciation Celebration, the campus was able to provide four $5,000 scholarships to some very deserving fourth-year students of the Class of 2014.

A Florida State University researcher’s study of the mechanics of cell division may one day help put the brakes on cancer. Yanchang Wang, associate professor in the College of Medicine’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, received a four-year, $1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his ongoing study.

A Florida State University researcher’s study of the mechanics of cell division may one day help put the brakes on cancer. The research will potentially uncover new targets for cancer diagnosis and treatment.

State officials created a medical residency funding program this year to provide $80 million in extra money for existing programs. Dr. Joan Meek, associate dean for graduate medical education at FSU's College of Medicine, voices her thoughts about funding and creating new residency programs.

Yanchang Wang, associate professor in the College of Medicine’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, received a four-year, $1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his ongoing study of the mechanics of cell division.

Yanchang Wang, associate professor in the College of Medicine’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, received a four-year, $1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his ongoing study of the mechanics of cell division.

Gastroenterology Associates of Pensacola

Dr. Mounzer Soued of Gastroenterology Associates of Pensacola received the Outstanding Doctoring 3 Educator Award for 2012-2013 from the Florida State University College of Medicine Pensacola Regional Campus.

Soued has been practicing medicine in Pensacola since 1999.

ElderBranch interviewed Marshall Kapp to discuss his paper, "Nursing Home Culture Change: Legal Apprehensions and Opportunities."

http://www.elderbranch.com/blog/legal-implications-of-nursing-home-culture-change/

It's not all gloomy news for healthcare in the Sunshine State. The governor has earmarked $20.6 million in state funds that when coupled with existing Medicaid funds, will provide $80 million in supplemental funding to create a Statewide Medicaid Residency Program.

Even some mental health professionals that treat eating disorders harbor prejudice against the obese, a new study suggests. Angelina Sutin, who studies psychological well-being at FSU’s College of Medicine, wasn't involved in the new research but shares some advice on choosing a therapist.

There are two aspects to end-of-life planning that really matter: humanity and cost, and as it turns out the two are aligned. Dr. Ken Brummel-Smith, Professor and Chair of Geriatrics at the Florida State University College of Medicine, is on a mission to safeguard patient wishes for end-of-life care.

Kelly Hensley, a Florida State softball player, was recognized for being one of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-America Scholar-Athletes. She is an exercise science major and was recently accepted into the FSU College of Medicine.

The nonprofit organization Wholistic Growth for Generations launched its first campaign promoting awareness of obesity for the Florida A&M University community. Guests participated in health screenings provided by the FSU College of Medicine.

A study suggests that even some mental health professionals who treat eating disorders harbor prejudice against the obese. Angelina Sutin, professor of psychology at Florida State University’s College of Medicine, shares her thoughts on seeking the right therapist.

More than 800 doctors in training have applied to the Lee Memorial Health System family medicine residency program which is a collaboration with the Florida State University College of Medicine and aims to increase the number of family practice physicians in Southwest Florida.

There is a new funding mechanism that will pump $80 million in to train doctors in Florida. Funding for graduate medical education is important, as it's the biggest predictor of where doctors will practice medicine.

Dr. Tanya Evers is an obstetrician/gynecologist at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and an FSU College of Medicine alumna. Her blog offers advice to mothers who are breastfeeding their babies.

Part of the Florida State University College of Medicine's mission is to produce primary-care physicians for Florida and the Daytona Beach regional campus is doing just that. Dr. Lucky Dunn, dean of the FSU College of Medicine's Daytona Beach regional campus informs us that they are producing new doctors to treat the newly insured patients seeking basic medical care.

Dr. Steven Miles is the new chief quality officer for Halifax Health. He is a clinical assistant professor for Florida State University, and a member of FSU College of Medicine.

The Capital Medical Society Foundation awarded scholarships to seven students in their first or second year of medical school at the Florida State University College of Medicine.

The Capital Medical Society Foundation awarded scholarships to seven students in their first or second year of medical school at the Florida State University College of Medicine.

Research done by Angelina Sutin at FSU’s College of Medicine and her colleagues at the National Institutes of Health found that people generally become happier and more pleased with their lives as they age.

When parents try to make healthy food options for their family, food can easily become a source of guilt and anxiety, which doesn’t help with ones self-worth. Angelina Sutin’s research about the negative effects of weight shaming and discrimination is mentioned in the article.

The two main features of the Affordable Care Act - online exchanges and expanded Medicaid - are about to go into effect with wide disparities by state. Leslie Beitsch, the chair of medical humanities at Florida State University’s College of Medicine, shares his thoughts about the implementation of the reforms.

The two main features of the Affordable Care Act - online exchanges and expanded Medicaid - are about to go into effect with wide disparities by state. Leslie Beitsch, the chair of medical humanities at Florida State University’s College of Medicine, shares his thoughts about the implementation of the reforms.

Even some mental health professionals that treat eating disorders harbor prejudice against the obese, a new study suggests. Angelina Sutin, who studies psychological well-being at FSU’s College of Medicine, wasn't involved in the new research but shares some advice on choosing a therapist.

Angelina Sutin, who studies psychological well-being at Florida State University’s College of Medicine, was interviewed for this article about prejudices that some mental health professionals harbor against the obese.

First-year med student at Florida State University, Rhodes Scholar, humanitarian and former NFL player Myron Rolle will share his inspirational story on Monday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Strand Union Building Ballrooms at Montana State University.

A recent study suggests that even some professionals who treat eating disorders aren’t immune to stereotype or gossip and could have a weight bias. Angelina Sutin, who studies psychological well-being at Florida State University’s College of Medicine, offered some advice on the topic.

A new study suggests that even some mental health professionals that treat eating disorders harbor prejudice against the obese. Angelina Sutin, who studies psychological well-being at Florida State University College of Medicine, is quoted in the article.

The American Heart Association's annual Big Bend Heart Walk will help raise funds for heart disease and stroke research at Tom Brown Park. Bob Gabordi, executive editor, Tallahassee Democrat, is committed to helping the American Heart Association since it supports the Florida State University's College of Medicine and local medical professionals who serve our community.

Les Beitsch, associate dean for health affairs at Florida State University’s College of Medicine, gives his thoughts on Obama's health care reform implementation and the state’s decision not to expand Medicaid.