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Biography
Dr. George is a clinical investigator and educator with a focus on gastrointestinal malignancies. As director of the GI Oncology Program at the University of Florida, Dr. George helps to oversee the treatment of all patients with GI malignancies. He previously served as chair of the Medical Advisory Board to the State of Florida Department of Health and the Screen for Life Colorectal Cancer Screening Program, which targets historically underserved populations. He also recently completed a 10 year term as the gubernatorial-appointed chair of the Florida Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council, which advises the legislature, Department of Health, and state surgeon general on all cancer related matters and policy. He currently serves as the Associate Director for Clinical Research at the UF Health Cancer Center. Through participation with large oncology clinical trial cooperative groups and the National Cancer Institute, Dr. George is an active clinician and clinical investigator in GI malignancies and early phase clinical trials testing new therapies for patients with advanced cancers. He is a member of the medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and numerous cancer research groups.
Education
Fellowship - Hematology and Oncology
University of Florida
2005
Residency - Internal Medicine
University of Florida
2001
Internship - Internal Medicine
University of Florida
1999
Doctor of Medicine w/ Honors
University of Florida
1998
Bachelor of Science w/ Highest Honors
University of Florida
1994
Board Certification
- Hematology - American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
- Oncology - American Board of Internal Medicine
Honors and Awards
University of Florida Term Professor Award
University of Florida
2018-2019
Exemplary Mentor Award
University of Florida
2017
Most Valuable Player Award
UF Health Cancer Center
2013
Master Clinician
UF Department of Medicine
2013
Exemplary Teacher
University of Florida
2011
Exemplary Teacher
University of Florida
2010
Excellence in Research Award
University of Florida
2010
Excellence in Teaching (Resident/Fellows)
University of Florida
2009
Exemplary Teacher
University of Florida
2008
Excellence in Research Award
University of Florida
2008
Excellence in Teaching (Medical Students)
University of Florida
2007
Excellence in Teaching (Fellows)
University of Florida
2007
Fellow
American College of Physicians
2007