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The Center for Arts in Medicine at the University of Florida is a national leader in arts in health research, education and practice. Housed in the College of the Arts, the Center unites artists, scholars and healthcare professionals to explore how creativity transforms lives.

Since 1996, we have pioneered interdisciplinary collaboration, shaping the field through research, innovative curricula and hands-on training. Our programs empower students and faculty to push boundaries, engage communities and drive change.

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The University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine is committed to advancing education, research, policy, and practice at the intersections of the arts and health, locally and globally.

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The integration of the arts, culture, and health is universally recognized as vital to the creation of healthy, connected, and harmonious communities globally.

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Ferol Carytsas

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