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Welcome to Diana Braswell, MD our new Dermatopathology Fellow!

Dr. Braswell comes to us from Duke University School of Medicine after completing her undergraduate work at Rice University. She has completed a residency in Pathology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.  Welcome Dr.  Braswell!…

Welcome Dr. Kerrie Grunnet, new Resident!

Kerrie Grunnet, MD was an undergrad at the University of Georgia and attended Medical School at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.  She completed a preliminary year at WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center.  In her spare time Dr. Gunnet  likes running, water sports,…

Welcome to our new Resident, Rony Francois, MD, PhD

Dr. Rony Francois completed is BS at USF and his MD, PhD, and preliminary year here at UF.  When he is not working Dr. Francois is interested in the beach, boogie-boarding, water-skiing, jet-skiing and snow skiing.  He is a history buff and an avid car enthusiast.  Welcome to the Team!…

UF Dermatology is Global!

UF Dermatology Faculty members and trainees presented/attended over 10 scientific meetings this year! UF Dermatology roadmap of Academic Growth   Clinical Trials Unit Established in 2018 Approved and Enrolling NanoDox for Atopic Dermatitis: 12/15 patients completed Novartis SCCis study 2/5 patients enrolled Pediatric Microbiome Study- Open…

Highlights from the 2nd Annual Dermatology Research Day!

On May 4, 2018 we celebrated research and academic achievement in the department of dermatology! The event was very successful, well attended and further confirmed our goal to grow into a strong academic dermatology center. Our talented residents and faculties presented ongoing research projects and over 10 selected posters…

Thanks for attending!

Friday, March 9th an Appreciative Inquiry Meeting was held with our new department Chair, Abel Torres.  Thanks to all those who attended; it was a great meeting!…

Kimberly Merkel, MD Named 2018 Teacher of the Year!

Two former UF College of Medicine students and present faculty members Ryan Nall, M.D. ’09, and Kimberly Merkel, M.D. ’08, were named the 2018 UF College of Medicine Teachers of the Year. The pair was recognized Wednesday evening during the Medical Education Banquet, as part of Medical Education Week.

Dermatology Staff Receive Superior Accomplishment Awards

Congratulations to our Lab Manager, Cindy Jones and Physician Assistant, Stephanie Anuszewski on receiving University of Florida 2017-2018 Superior Accomplishment Awards! The University of Florida Superior Accomplishment Awards program recognizes faculty and staff who have shown efficiency or economy in their work, have contributed outstanding and meritorious service,…