The UF PM&R Department had a great turnout for the UF COM Class of 2030 Career Fair on Wednesday, July 29th 1st!. Drs. Eleazer Fariscal, Ravi Shah, Mary DesRosiers, and Lauren Taylor along with Dr. Zadov met with the incoming first year medical students to talk to them about a…
Five UF medical students completed their Summer 2026 Medical Student Research Program (MSRP) in the PM&R Department, working with Research Division team members, faculty, and residents. The MSRP is a 10-week summer research experience for first-year medical students at the UF College of Medicine. Each PM&R MSRP student worked on…
The UF Department of PM&R was active at the 8th Annual ASPN Meeting in Miami, Florida, July 16-19, 2026. Resident Dr. Khashayar Rishsefid Mahalleh presented a poster. Poster Presentation Temperament helps to explain individual differences in clinical pain, sensory sensitivity, and psychosocial…
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Andrew Dubin on his appointment as Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Since serving in the interim role, Dr. Dubin has demonstrated exceptional leadership, a collaborative spirit, and an unwavering commitment to advancing our missions of patient care, education, research, and service. His thoughtful leadership,…
On July 1st, we welcomed our newest group of residents to the UF PM&R team! Meet Ravi Shah, DO, Sarah Sabol, MD, Mary DesRosiers, MD, and Lauren Taylor, DO! Their first day was full of learning with orientation in the morning and Epic training in the afternoon. Our PGY-3s and PGY-4s spent July 2nd with their newest…
On June 14, 2026, PM&R residents and faculty gathered to celebrate and send off the graduating class of 2026 at the F Club. We are so proud of the graduating residents and everything they have accomplished these last 3 years. They have made a lasting impact on the program and will be greatly…
Between being busy helping patients, our residents find the time to try to make things better for fellow housestaff at UF and for residents in PM&R across the country. Many of our residents will be taking on leadership positions for the 2026-27 academic year. Within UF: 2026-27 UF Housestaff Executive Council IT/Media Relations: Alyssa Axelrod, PGY-2 Community Outreach & Belonging: Lauren Taylor, PGY-1 2026-…
At the end of four years of hard work, the UF College of Medicine Class of 2026 celebrated their achievements with an awards ceremony at the commencement gala on May 15th, 2026. The department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation gives the “Excellence in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Award”, which is presented to…
UF PMR Research Day Jubilee 2026
We are extremely excited to announce that Dr. Abe Amare and Dr. Eian Fariscal are our chief residents for the 2026-27 academic year! We look forward to their leadership and have full confidence that their commitment and passion will continue to improve the learning environment and residency program. Image Gallery We would…
