Marcia Verduin, M.D., a psychiatrist who has held leadership roles at the University of Central Florida’s new medical since 2007, has been appointed associate dean for students.

She previously served as assistant dean for students and replaces Randolph Manning, who has retired.

In her new role, Verduin, shown at left, will continue to work on medical students’ quality of life issues. With the inaugural class of 41 students already having completed its first year of studies, Verduin is in the process of preparing for the arrival of the second class, this time 60 students.

The first two classes are scheduled to start classes in August in the new medical school building in Lake Nona.

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