USF Health is giving physical therapy students a head start on specialty training. An accelerated pathway at the USF Health School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences allows selected Doctor of Physical Therapy students to begin orthopaedic residency training during their final year. The innovative model provides advanced clinical experience and individualized mentorship while creating a quicker, more direct path to specialty practice. 🔗: usf.edu/health/news/2026/usf…

USF Health CAMLS is taking simulation-based education to Tanzania. 🌍 Ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, faculty and simulation experts from the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) partnered with Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences to train Tanzanian faculty in simulation education, equipping them to train the next generation of emergency medicine providers and extend that knowledge across the region. By building local expertise, the partnership is helping strengthen Tanzania’s emergency medicine workforce while creating a model that can reach healthcare educators and providers far beyond the initial training. 🔗: usf.edu/health/news/2026/sim…

Local dengue cases are being reported in Hillsborough County. What should Tampa Bay residents know? USF Health experts explain how dengue spreads, the symptoms to watch for and steps residents can take to reduce mosquito breeding around their homes. 🔗 Read more: usf.edu/health/news/2026/den…

Fifty years ago, Robert C. Gallo, MD, and his colleagues discovered human T-cell growth factor, later known as interleukin-2 (IL-2), a breakthrough that helped lay the foundation for modern cancer immunotherapy. Today, its impact continues across science and medicine, contributing to discoveries and treatments that have saved countless lives. Read how this landmark discovery transformed the field and continues to shape the future of cancer treatment: usf.edu/health/news/2026/fif…

The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been ranked the No. 1 medical school in the country for the second consecutive year in the 2026 Medical School Excellence Index. USF was also the only school to receive a perfect score of 100. The college received top marks for the outstanding GPAs and MCAT scores of its admitted students. This year, the college welcomed the strongest incoming class of medical students in its history, setting new college records with a median MCAT score of 521 — equal to the top 2% nationally — and a median GPA of 3.98. Read more: usf.edu/health/news/2026/mor…

What if athletes could get an early warning before an ACL injury happens? Nearly 75–80% of ACL injuries occur in non-contact situations, such as sudden deceleration, improper landing or awkward pivoting. USF researchers Dr. Nathan Schilaty and John Templeton are working to change that. Using artificial intelligence and wearable technology, their team is developing a system designed to identify high-risk movement patterns and provide feedback before an injury occurs. Read more about how AI could help athletes prevent ACL injuries: usf.edu/news/2026/usf-resear…

Can the weather really trigger a headache? 🌧️ For some people, changes in barometric pressure, humidity and temperature can contribute to migraine symptoms. Dr. Janice Maldonado, headache specialist with USF Health Neurology, shares why some people can feel a storm coming and what steps may help reduce weather-related headaches. Read more about the connection between headaches and the weather:

On #WorldHepatitisDay, we recognize the global impact of liver disease and its role in liver cancer. While viral hepatitis remains a key cause worldwide, metabolic conditions like obesity and Type 2 diabetes are increasingly driving liver disease in the U.S. Led by Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD, USF Health researchers are advancing a newly funded study focused on MASH progression and liver cancer risk, exploring new therapeutic strategies that may complement existing metabolic treatments. 🔗 Read more: usf.edu/health/news/2026/liv…