The Alumni Affairs office at the University of Florida’s College of Medicine plays a vital role in connecting graduates, current students, and generous donors. Strong alumni support has helped build a future for students while strengthening the entire healthcare community.
Donations made through this office shape the lives of future physicians, physician assistants, and PhD holders. With scholarships and planned gifts, alumni ensure a legacy of care, learning, and compassion. These acts of generosity directly support education, reduce financial burdens, and improve patient care for generations to come.
Ways to Participate
Opportunity
Details
Establish an Endowed Scholarship
A contribution of $100,000 or more allows donors to create a named scholarship. These scholarships can be merit- or need-based and offer long-term support by producing 4% annual returns in perpetuity.
Medical Alumni Legacy Endowment Fund
Opened in 2024, this fund was built through class reunion gifts. It helps quickly provide financial aid to deserving students and allows alumni to interact with those they support.
Support a Future Gator Doc
Contributions here help recruit and support top medical students, enabling them to reach their goals with fewer financial concerns.
Support a Future Gator PA
Gifts to this fund benefit students in the physician assistant program. These scholarships provide financial support to future healthcare professionals who may not otherwise afford a medical education.
Support a Future Gator PhD
Graduate students benefit from scholarships that support travel grants, academic achievements, and research-related expenses.
Plan a Legacy Gift
Donors may include the UF College of Medicine in their estate planning, helping students while meeting personal financial goals.
Scholarship Student Spotlight
Scholarship
Student
Message of Gratitude
Dr. Angelo and Alberta Anaclerio Scholarship
Angela Fadil
“Thank you for supporting my education and offering me the best medical school experience. I’m so grateful to my UF family and proud to be a Gator!”
Hugh M. “Smiley” Hill, M.D. Scholarship
Taeya Mayes
“Thank you for donating to the future physicians of Florida. Your help has allowed me to pursue a dream that seemed out of reach.”
Dean’s Preeminence Scholarship
Jon Fakhry
“Very few students get the opportunity to practice in this career, let alone attend a phenomenal medical school on a scholarship. I’m deeply appreciative.”
Dr. Dean & Elizabeth Hautamaki Scholarship
Hannah Burris
“It has been meaningful to feel supported by someone who has been here before. UF truly feels like a family and has supported me in many ways.”
Stories of Impact
Name
Background
Contribution
James B. Duke, M.D.
Orthopaedic surgeon and 1985 graduate
James and his wife Pamela have made an estate gift, helping UF College of Medicine support future students long into the future.
Maude Lofton, M.D.
Pediatrician and 1979 graduate
A longtime scholarship supporter, Dr. Lofton believes in growing the physician workforce by giving back.
How to Get Involved
Activity
Details
Create a Scholarship
Those interested in making a long-term difference can start an endowed scholarship with a gift of $100,000 or more.
Join Estate Planning
Donors can include UF College of Medicine in their will or estate plan. Assistance is available to align donations with personal financial goals.
Contact Alumni Affairs
Donors can include the UF College of Medicine in their will or estate plan. Assistance is available to align donations with personal financial goals.
Why Giving Matters
Impact
Explanation
Immediate Student Relief
Donations offer financial assistance, letting students focus on studies instead of loans.
Increased Accessibility
Scholarships make a medical education possible for students from all backgrounds.
Long-Term Change
Contributions build a stronger physician workforce and improve patient care.
Alumni Connection
Giving allows graduates to stay involved and shape the future of medicine.
Sustainable Support
Endowed scholarships offer continuous aid for generations of students.
Benefits of Endowed Scholarships
Feature
Benefit
Predictable Income
Generates 4% income annually to support scholarships.
Permanent Legacy
Funds last forever and help students year after year.
Naming Opportunity
Donors can name scholarships in honor of themselves or loved ones.
Flexible Focus
Scholarships can be tailored to support merit, need, or specific student groups.
Legacy Through Planned Giving
Option
Purpose
Bequest in a Will
A simple way to support future students by naming the UF College of Medicine in an estate.
Charitable Gift Annuities
Provides income to the donor while supporting student scholarships.
Trusts and Other Instruments
A simple way to support future students is by naming the UF College of Medicine in an estate.
The Alumni Affairs team at the University of Florida College of Medicine ensures that every gift is used with purpose and gratitude. Donations build brighter futures, shape skilled healthcare professionals, and reflect the strength of the Gator alumni community. With continued support, the College of Medicine remains a place where dreams are realized and futures are changed.
