Thank you for helping us celebrate Dr. Deborah C. German’s legacy!
As Dr. German transitions of of her role as founding Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the UCF College of Medicine, we invite members of the UCF community and beyond to share messages of congratulations, special memories and well wishes. Whether you are an alumnus, student, faculty or staff, patient, donor, friend or community partner, your words of gratitude will honor her impactful legacy and be a touching keepsake for Dr. German.
Please share your personalized message before Nov. 29, 2026 by completing the form below. We look forward to presenting these notes to Dr. German as we bid her a fond farewell.
On the first day of medical school, UCF College of Medicine students participate in the White Coat Ceremony and are asked to write a note about their hopes, aspirations and dreams for the future. For the past 17 classes of medical students, Dr. German has carefully preserved these notes in her office, safeguarding the dreams of future physicians as they embark on their medical education.
As we celebrate Dr. German’s retirement, we are creating a collection of letters and messages that reflects the profound impact of her leadership, mentorship and vision. We invite you to share your appreciation, favorite memories or words of encouragement as she begins this next chapter.
For College of Medicine alumni, this is also an opportunity to reflect on a unique and meaningful connection. Dr. German has been described as having “held your dreams in her hands.” We encourage alumni to share what those dreams have grown into, where their journeys have led them and how their experiences at the UCF College of Medicine helped shape their lives and careers.
Together, these messages will serve as a lasting tribute to Dr. German’s impactful legacy and the generations of students, physicians and healthcare leaders she helped inspire.
After 20 years of leading UCF’s College of Medicine and advancing the university’s clinical efforts, Dr. Deborah C. German will conclude her tenure as founding dean of the UCF College of Medicine and vice president for health affairs.
Dr. German will remain in her roles while UCF conducts a national search for her successor. Following that transition, she will serve for one year as senior advisor for health affairs to the president and provost, supporting continuity during the next phase of growth.
Questions? Contact us at Medicine@UCFAlumni.com.
