The UF Department of Radiation Oncology is pleased to announce that Alex De Leo, MD, has been recognized as an Exemplary Teacher in 2025. Dr. De Leo (right), an Assistant Professor, specializes in cancers of the brain, spine and lungs, and is assistant director of the…
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and globally. During Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November, it’s important to encourage those at high risk to consider new screening options and take proactive steps towards prevention, detection, and early treatment. According to…
Associate Professor Walter O’Dell, PhD, and seven UF Radiation Oncology biomedical engineering students will attend the prestigious Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) annual conference, October 8-12, 2025, at the San Diego Conference Center, San Diego, CA. Dr. Walter O’Dell The theme of the 2025 event is “Bridging…
We are happy to answer questions and provide more information about our program. Please contact our Program Coordinator, Ms. Nora Martin, Radiation Oncology Department, PO Box 100385, Gainesville FL 32610-0385. Phone: 352-265-9354 Fax: 352-265-7057 E-mail: marnor@shands.ufl.edu…
Training at the University of Florida offers the best of three residency essentials: outstanding academic resources, a family-like atmosphere, and a vibrant community. Gainesville is one of the best-kept secrets in the Southeast! In 2024, Livability chose Gainesville as one of the top 100 places…
Physics residents are recognized by the College of Medicine as ‘housestaff’ and benefits such as health insurance and paid sick leave are available. Each resident receives an annual stipend. Residents are also reimbursed for their hotel stay during their rotation to UFHPTI. The department supports one meeting attendance by…
Our program is led by dedicated physicists, physicians, and educators who are committed to resident education and mentorship. Our clinicians, medical physicists, research scientists, administrative assistants, and other staff work together to provide superior patient care, create learning experiences for our residents and students, and determine…
This October, the Department of Radiation Oncology is once again recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its annual UF-wide Pink Pumpkin Challenge and the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Pink Pumpkin Challenge UF Health Cancer Institute employees and UF College of Medicine faculty,…
The UF Health Department of Radiation Oncology is pleased to welcome back Judith Lightsey, MD, who has rejoined the team at the Davis Cancer Pavilion as a part-time Clinical Associate Professor. Dr. Lightsey specializes in the care of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) cancers. Dr. Lightsey studied biology…
UF Radiation Oncology residents, physicians, and alumni attended the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO) 67th Annual Meeting at San Francisco’s Moscone Center from Saturday, September 27 to Wednesday, October 1. This year’s event was organized around the theme, “Rediscovering Radiation Medicine and Exploring New Indications.”…
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