Miller School of Medicine

Spring 2026

Keeping Hearts Healthy

How the Miller School helps our hardest-working organ maintain a steady beat By Josh Baxt CGI Illustrations by Peter Crowther ...

Apr. 16 2026 |

Spring 2026

Keeping Hearts Healthy Sidebars

Keeping Hearts Healthy Sidebars Additional web only content By Josh Baxt Keeping Hearts Healthy Sidebars Additional web only content ...

Apr. 16 2026 |

Spring 2026

Training the Next Generation of Heart Specialists 

Training the Next Generation of Heart Specialists A restructured fellowship program enables young cardiologists to take more electives By Josh Baxt Training the Next Generation of Heart Specialists ...

Apr. 16 2026 |

Spring 2026

The Link Between AFib and Epicardial Fat New

The Link Between AFib and Epicardial Fat Fat-reduction treatment with GLP-1 before ablation may prevent recurrence By Josh Baxt The Link Between AFib and Epicardial Fat Fat-reduction...

Apr. 16 2026 |

Spring 2026

Immune Cells and Heart Failure 

Immune Cells and Heart Failure How early protection can end up damaging the heart muscle By Josh Baxt Immune Cells and Heart Failure How early protection can...

Apr. 16 2026 |

Spring 2026

Cardiac Conference 

Cardiac Conference Miami Valves brings top cardiologists and surgeons together to share their expertise By Josh Baxt Cardiac Conference Miami Valves brings top cardiologists and surgeons together...

Apr. 16 2026 |

Spring 2026

A New World of Cell and Gene Therapies

A New World of Cell and Gene Therapies Upcoming clinical trials may reveal patient-worthy treatments By Josh Baxt .cls-1 { fill: #75cede; } ...

Apr. 16 2026 |

Spring 2026

World-class Aortic Care Comes to South Florida

World-class Aortic Care Comes to South Florida UHealth’s new Comprehensive Aortic Center brings expertise and less-invasive procedures to local patients By Josh Baxt World-class Aortic Care Comes to South Florida ...

Apr. 16 2026 |

Spring 2026

Match Day 2026

As clouds dissipated to midday sun in the heart of Miami’s health district on Friday, March 20th, students from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine gathered for Match Day 2026, the annual event when graduating medical students nationwide learn their residency match results. At precisely noon, Class of 2026 students tore open their envelopes, unleashing resounding cheers as they discovered where they will begin the next chapter of their medical careers.Nearly 220 students participated in the match process this year. The class was highly competitive and earned a 98.6% placement rate, matching into 23 specialties at programs throughout the country, including Harvard, Yale, George Washington and Johns Hopkins University.The impressive match results reflected the breadth and ambition of the Class of 2026, a cohort distinguished by its academic rigor. Forty percent of the class is graduating with dual degrees, including 51 M.D./M.P.H. students who are prepared to tackle population health challenges and 19 M.D./M.B.A. graduates poised to blend clinical care with health system innovation....

Apr. 16 2026 |

Spring 2026

Diet Soda Goes Flat

A new analysis from the long‑running Northern Manhattan Study (NOMAS) suggests that drinking diet soda every day may be linked to a higher risk of developing dementia, particularly among non‑Hispanic white and Black adults. While more research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms, the findings add to a growing body of evidence connecting artificially sweetened beverages with cardiometabolic and cognitive outcomes. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, was led by investigators at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, including:Hannah Gardener, Sc.D., an epidemiologist and research associate professor of neurologyTatjana Rundek, M.D., Ph.D.,professor of neurology, the Evelyn F. McKnight Chair for Learning and Memory in Aging and scientific director at the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute Christian Agudelo, M.D., assistant professor of clinical neurology and education director of the Evelyn...

Apr. 15 2026 |