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“The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is proud to be part of the University of South Florida, one of just three public universities invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities last year. We are pleased to have contributed to that honor by tripling our research funding over the last decade, with seven academic departments now ranked among the top 50 in the nation in funding from the National Institutes of Health as we continue to move forward on a bold path of innovation and exploration.”

- Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM
Executive Vice President of USF Health and Dean of the Morsani College of Medicine

Research

Bold Paths in Scientific Discovery & Innovation

After a remarkable ten year rise in research, the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is taking it to the next level, embarking on bold paths in scientific discovery and innovation that will leave a lasting impact on our world — and beyond.

From pioneering women's health research in space to developing groundbreaking medications for Parkinson's disease and leading clinical trials to improve treatment of traumatic brain injury for our veteran, active duty and reserve service members, our commitment to collaboration, innovation and research excellence is transcending boundaries to create a healthier world.

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Portrait of Dr. Begum Mathyk in front of an outter space terraine landscape

Bold Research Goes Beyond Our Globe

USF Health is blazing a trail into the final frontier: studying women's health in space.

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MCOM total research awards. 182% increase over the past decade

NIH-funded research. 67% increase over the past decade

MCOM investigators. 60% of USF’s total research awards in 2023

The FDA approved a new Parkinson's treatment that lasts longer and requires fewer doses, thanks to a clinical trial led by USF Health's Dr. Robert A. Hauser.

Portrait of Harry van Loveren, MD, chair of the USF Health Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, standing in a research lab

USF Health granted $28 million for traumatic brain injury research study.

Portrait of Dr. Alexander “Sasha” Staruschenko, PhD., sitting in front of two large computer screens

By targeting high blood pressure, USF Health research on kidneys could also help your heart.

Left to right. Sten Vermund, MD, PhD, Charles Lockwood, MD, MHCM, and Brett Giroir, MD., signing a certificate at a desk

Bold Steps in Global Research

USF chosen as Global Virus Network HQ; HIV co-discoverer Dr. Robert Gallo joins faculty.

A journey from hoops all-star to research legend: Dr. Robert Gallo's next stop is Tampa Bay.

Dr. Gallow standing in the middle of a group of researchers, all with outreached arms using their hands to display the USF Bull symbol

Collaboration powers USF Health virology research.

Photo of Dr. Robert C. Gallo, speaking with a woman

Member of the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. Robert C. Gallo, to Lead Microbial Oncology Program at TGH Cancer Institute.

Education

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Stronger than Ever:
The Best and Brightest Join MD Class of 2028

We proudly welcomed the brightest minds and the most diverse group of incoming first-year medical students, the Class of 2028. This academically competitive class boasts a record median MCAT score of 520.

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Median MCAT score 520. 97th percentile. Class of 2028

Medical student research. 97.3% active participation

A group of students cheering outdoors during Match Day

Success at Match Day! 100% of USF Health's MD Class of 2024 matched, with 39% entering primary care residencies and 33% participating in residency programs throughout Florida.

A group of medical trainees together in a hospital hallway

MCOM's Department of Graduate Medical Education (GME) trains a total of 790 trainees, with 570 residents and 220 fellows in 73 accredited residency programs at 39 clinical practice sites in Florida.

The MCOM RISE team, from left, Lynnsey Trantham, Erin May, Dr. Rahul Mhaskar, Bobby Collins, and Emily Coughlin; standing next to a RISE display table

USF medical school's research support office builds experience, creates life-long learners.

Clinical Care

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Eight Adult Medical Specialties Ranked in the Top 50 by U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals

Tampa General Hospital, our primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, achieves national recognition in 11 adult medical specialties, reinforcing its position as a health care leader. Many of these specialties are led or co-led by USF Health faculty physicians, demonstrating a strong partnership in delivering top-quality care.

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U.S. News & World Report. Top 10%. Three adult specialties in the nation

U.S. News & World Report. Top 50. Eight specialties ranked in the top 50 at TGH

U.S. News & World Report. 6th TGH OB/GYN national ranking

Group photo: Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, Senator Jim Boyd, who championed the legislation, and Senator Darryl Rouson, who co-sponsored the legislation, joined John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General; Rhea Law, president of USF; City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor; Dr. Charles Lockwood, executive vice president of USF Health and dean of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine; Dr. Ryan Wagoner, chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine; Marty Mann, chief development officer, Lifepoint Health; and Kathy Bolmer, chief operating officer, Lifepoint Health; at the site where the TGH Behavioral Health Hospital is presently under construction

TGH Behavioral Health Hospital, staffed by USF Health physicians, will expand access to world-class care and strengthen health care workforce to meet growing demand.

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Dr. Yaël Bensoussan speaking behind a podium during the opening session for the Voice AI Symposium

USF Health hosted the Voice AI Symposium in Tampa, an international conference exploring the use of voice as a health biomarker. Part of the Bridge2AI-Voice Consortium and co-led by Dr. Yaël Bensoussan, this event showcased its potential in diagnosing various diseases.

Photo of a patient participating in a PET scan

USF Health Byrd Institute advances Alzheimer's research and care to create a promising future, as new treatments may change the course of this disease and offer renewed hope to Alzheimer's patients.