Delivering Health Excellence

Walter Cronkite

And that’s the way it is — at USF Health

As we enter 2026, our three core missions of education, research, and clinical care face both intensifying pressures and extraordinary opportunities to excel.

January 5, 2026Health Leadership

Health students from different disciplines volunteer together at the BRIDGE Healthcare Clinic.

Our students start helping patients early

The BRIDGE Healthcare Clinic thrives because of USF Health students' compassion and commitment to our patients.

December 29, 2025Education, Patient Care

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Why federal handouts can’t fix structural rot in US health care

The U.S. spends almost twice as much on health care as other wealthy nations while achieving generally worse outcomes. Extending federal subsidies won't fix this problem.

December 16, 2025In The News

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Tier One Discovery: Bold Ideas. Visionary Minds.

This has been a remarkable year of discovery at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. U.S. News & World Report recognized our progress by placing us among the nation’s top 16 research-intensive medical schools. This achievement reflects the vision and dedication of our faculty, whose discoveries span the neurosciences and many other disciplines. Their work continues to expand the frontiers of knowledge and improve lives. It is a vital part of how USF Health keeps Making Life Better.

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About Delivering Health Excellence

Delivering Health Excellence features news and thoughts about academic health, leadership and innovation from Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, executive vice president of USF Health and dean of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. Learn more about Dr. Lockwood.