Recent awards and achievements of the UF College of Medicine community
The UF Department of Dermatology congratulates the the students, trainees, faculty and staff who have recently been recognized with awards and achievements that honor their hard work and commitment to advancing scientific discovery, improving medical education and helping patients. Among those is our own Marjorie E. Montañez-Wiscovich, M.D., Ph.D., a clinical associate professor in the Department. Dr Montañez-Wiscovich was recognized with a 2025 Distinguished Alumnus Award by Case Western University School of Medicine, where she completed her physician-scientist training.
Marjorie E. Montañez-Wiscovich, MD, PhD (GRS ’10, MED ’11), is a highly respected physician-scientist trained through the School of Medicine’s Medical Scientist Training Program and board-certified in dermatology. She is a clinical associate professor and residency program director in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Florida College of Medicine, where she is widely known for her leadership in medical education and clinical research. Her clinical and research expertise spans contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and pruritus. Montañez-Wiscovich’s research contributions include serving as principal investigator for industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies, participating in major multicenter clinical trials and leading phase two and three clinical trials for emerging dermatologic therapies. A dedicated educator, she has directed University of Florida’s Dermatology Board Review courses, led innovative curricular initiatives and mentored dozens of medical students and residents who have secured dermatology residencies and faculty positions. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Montañez-Wiscovich is a committed advocate for increasing access to dermatology care and has received numerous national and institutional honors.