About the Center for Arts in Medicine

Mission 

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.

 

Vision 

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


History

The Center for Arts in Medicine was formally established by the Florida Board of Regents at the University of Florida in 1999. The Center grew from the groundbreaking clinical work of the UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine program, and serves as the academic, research and outreach component of the partner programs. Read more about our history here.

Curriculum

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Master of Arts | Arts in Medicine

This program is designed for students and professionals of all backgrounds and prepares students to be leaders at the intersection of arts and health. Students will gain hands-on experience in practice, research, and evaluation.

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Boy laying in hospital bed looking up with a smile at a musician playing the guitar at his bedside. His father is smiling across from the musician on the other side of the bed.

Certificate | Arts in Medicine

This 12-credit hour graduate certificate program offers an in-depth overview of arts in medicine, including a practicum course where students facilitate creative activities in a hospital or community site.

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Certificate | Arts in Public Health

This 12-credit hour program is for graduate students and professionals in public health, the arts, and health services interested in using the arts to improve community health and wellbeing.

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Combo Degree | Bachelor's + MA

Current UF undergrads majoring in Music, Public Health, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Psychology can start earning an Online Master's in Arts in Medicine during their Junior or Senior year. Combine your passions for creativity and wellbeing and get a head start on your future.

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