Kenneth M. Heilman, M.D., a founder of the field of behavioral neurology who impacted generations of young neurologists worldwide and served the University of Florida College of Medicine for over 50 years, died July 15. He was 86.
Behavioral neurology is a subspecialty focused on memory and cognitive disorders, and under Heilman’s leadership, UF developed one of the earliest fellowship programs in the field. To date, nearly 100 trainees have completed UF’s fellowship program and then spread across the world to practice and pass on the lessons to up-and-coming physicians.