Practicing Medicine With Purpose with 2025 USF Young Alumni Award Recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff

Honors alum Dr. Bailee Olliff exemplifies early success in the medical field, balancing a fast-paced career with a deep commitment to research, mentorship, and community service. Named a 2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award recipient, she is a trauma surgeon specializing in acute robotic surgery and a medical director in Denver, Colorado. In this episode, Dr. Olliff reflects on her journey from the USF Honors College to the ER, sharing how she stays grounded and energized in high-pressure environments.


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Guests: Dr. Bailee Olliff


Hosts:  Caroline Merriman and Fabiana Requena


Audio Production by: Sandra Napolitano


Additional Resources: 

• Read more about the USF Health Plexus program (https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2016...)
• Get involved with Bridge Healthcare Clinic (https://health.usf.edu/bridge/)
• Learn more about USF’s Morsani College of Medicine (https://health.usf.edu/medicine)
• Connect with Dr. Bailee Olliff on LinkedIn (  / baileeolliff  )
• Check out last year’s episode with Honors Young Alumni award recipient Corbyn Lichon (https://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2024/...)

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