Congratulations to Asad Bashir, M.D., Zeeshan Khan, Ph.D., and Kelena Klippel, M.S., who received 2025 I. Heermann Anesthesia Foundation (IHAF) Education Awards. Faculty members Prodip Bose, M.D., Ph.D., Nikolaus Gravenstein, M.D., Ryan Parker, M.D., and Anatoly E. Martynyuk, Ph.D. are co-investigators and mentors on these projects. The IHAF encourages and supports scholarly pursuits that aim…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Meet Paola Nathaly Silva Enriquez, M.D., a talented and dedicated member of our anesthesiology residency program. After completing her medical degree at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Facultad de Medicina in Colombia, Enriquez joined our team as an intern in 2024. As she embarks on her first clinical year of anesthesiology, we took a moment to catch…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Please help us welcome Walter Johnson, M.D., who joined the University of Florida (UF) Department of Anesthesiology and UF Health as a pain medicine specialist at the Ocala Neighborhood Hospital (ONH). As the medical director of pain medicine services at ONH, he plays a key role in expanding advanced pain management options for patients in…| anest.ufl.edu
Josh Sappenfield, M.D, associate professor of anesthesiology, was chosen by our residents as the July 2025 Faculty Educator of the Month! Dr. Sappenfield’s nominations pointed out that his lectures are well-organized and easily digestible. One nomination said he “does a great job making complex concepts easier to understand.” Another resident said his “organized lectures and…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Fellows from the UF Departments of Anesthesiology, Neurology, and Surgery gathered together in August for the seventh annual Multidisciplinary Critical Care Medicine Boot Camp, alongside a select group of anesthesiology residents. This intensive two-day program serves as a crucial introduction to the complexities of critical care medicine at UF Health, providing a foundational experience for…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Dimitri Kampouris, M.D., was chosen by his peers as the July 2025 Resident of the Month! Dr. Kampouris’ nominations highlight his reliability and hard work. One nomination said he “performed at a high level during an overnight case involving an intraop code.” He also “reliably completed any task asked of him on mole—preops and room…| anest.ufl.edu
What is NAMHR? The North American Malignant Hyperthermia Registry (NAMHR) was established in 1987 and merged with the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS) in 1995 so that data on malignant hyperthermia (MH) could be stored in a site that is supported by one organization (MHAUS). This consolidation offers greater support for research…| Department of Anesthesiology
The Department of Anesthesiology recently held its 50th in-person Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) session, continuing a series of high-quality in-person simulations that began in 2014. The sessions draw on the resources of the Center for Safety, Simulation & Advanced Learning Technologies (CSSALT), combining first-class simulation and high-quality clinical expertise to create engaging, challenging…| anest.ufl.edu
Nikolaus Gravenstein, M.D., the Jerome H. Modell, M.D., Professor of Anesthesiology, has received the 2022 David A. Paulus Award for Clinical Excellence in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments! The award is given annually to a UF College of Medicine faculty member who best demonstrates the ideals of clinical excellence that Paulus embodied, including making a…| anest.ufl.edu
The UF Health team behind the local PulsePoint Respond mobile app initiative, which aims to increase the survival rate from cardiac arrest in the Gainesville community, has received national recognition for its creative and effective marketing approach. The PulsePoint community launch team received a bronze award for excellence in its category as part of the 2020 Group on Institutional Advancement (GIA) Awards for Excellence presented by the…| anest.ufl.edu
Revered Professor Nikolaus Gravenstein, MD, has been selected for the 2020 University of Florida College of Medicine Faculty Council Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his more than three decades of contributions to our department, specialty, and institution. The award recognizes the most outstanding members of the College of Medicine and faculty who have been…| anest.ufl.edu
Nikolaus Gravenstein, M.D., the Jerome H. Modell, M.D., Professor of Anesthesiology, and professor of neurosurgery and periodontology, has been named a Distinguished Professor by the University of Florida (UF). This award is one of UF’s highest faculty recognitions and is held by only seven other College of Medicine faculty members. Gravenstein earned this rank due…| anest.ufl.edu
Congratulations to all who had articles or book chapters published in July! Our faculty with publications were Drs. AbuRahma, Berkow, Davies, Edwards, Fahy, Garvan, Jimenez, Jones, Kumar, Maybauer, Meroney, Mora, Nin, Przkora, and Vasilopoulos. Annals of Cardiac Anesthesia Anesthesia and Analgesia ASAIO Journal Cureus JACC: Advances Journal of Dental Education Journal of Neurosurgery Journal of…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Please join us in welcoming Shakthi Jayanthy Venkatachalam, MBBS, to the UF Department of Anesthesiology as an assistant professor in the Division of Obstetric Anesthesia. Venkatachalam earned her medical degree at the PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research in Coimbatore, India, where she also did her internship, and completed her anesthesiology residency at the…| anest.ufl.edu
A University of Florida (UF) Department of Anesthesiology team intends to streamline chest and urine drainage management with automated, remote, and continuous monitoring. Samsun Lampotang, Ph.D., the Joachim S. Gravenstein Professor of Anesthesiology, is at the forefront of this project along with Nikolaus Gravenstein, M.D., the Jerome H. Modell, M.D., Distinguished Professor of Anesthesiology, and…| anest.ufl.edu
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In response to identified gaps in anesthesia care, a University of Florida (UF) Department of Anesthesiology team launched a project to enhance regional anesthesia skills among anesthesiologists and anesthesiology residents in rural Guatemala, ultimately improving patient outcomes and elevating the standard of care. This initiative was sparked by a study, “Assessment of Anesthesia Capacity in…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Five physicians joined our Regional Anesthesiology & Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship. Please help us welcome them to the department! Duration: 12 Months Jose Estrada, M.D. Jose Estrada, M.D., earned his medical degree at CES University School of Medicine in Colombia, where he also completed his anesthesiology residency. During medical school, Estrada finished a clerkship in…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Three CA-2 residents scored in the top 10% nationally on the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) BASIC Examination in June. Congratulations to Victor Adepoju, M.D., Dimitri Kampouris, M.D., and Rohan Patel, M.D., on their outstanding performance! The BASIC Examination is the first exam of the ABA board certification process. It tests residents on their scientific…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Six physicians joined our Multidisciplinary Pain Medicine Fellowship, and two anesthesiologists joined our Endoscopic Spine Fellowship. Please help us welcome them to the department! Duration: 12 Months Rosa Amelia Garcia, M.D. Rosa Amelia Garcia, M.D., earned her medical degree at the Ibero-American University School of Medicine in the Dominican Republic. She recently finished her physical…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Janos Geli, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of anesthesiology, was chosen by our residents as the June 2025 Faculty Educator of the Month! Dr. Geli’s nominations highlight his patience and teaching skills. One nomination said, “Dr. Geli is always willing to go over difficult learning topics with his residents and always makes it a priority to…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
New research from the Department of Anesthesiology’s Martynyuk Laboratory was highlighted at the 2025 World Congress of Neuropsychopharmacology in Melbourne, Australia, held from June 15-18. Presented by Anatoly Martynyuk, Ph.D., the study explored how exposure to the commonly used anesthetic sevoflurane may influence brain and gut health across generations—findings that contribute to a growing area…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Six anesthesiologists joined our Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship. Please help us welcome them to the department! Anthony Boateng, M.D. Anthony Boateng, M.D., earned his medical degree at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He recently graduated from the residency program here at the University of Florida (UF) Department of Anesthesiology. Before he came here for…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Casey Taylor, D.O., was chosen by his peers as the June 2025 Resident of the Month! Dr. Taylor’s nominations point out that he helps and motivates other residents. One nomination said, “He not only made us feel confident tackling subspecialty cases but a lot of times ended up staying later than any other mole team…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Please join us in welcoming Elvio Andres Mazzotta, M.D., to the UF Department of Anesthesiology as an assistant professor in the Division of Neuroanesthesiology. Mazzotta earned his medical degree at the National University of Córdoba in Argentina where he also completed an anesthesiology residency at a private hospital. After this residency, he went to Ohio…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Two physicians joined our Critical Care Medicine Fellowship and three joined our Critical Care Medicine — Emergency Medicine Fellowship. Please help us in welcoming them to the Department of Anesthesiology! Kathleen Ehresmann, M.D., MBA Ehresmann earned her medical degree and completed a general surgery residency here at the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine.…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to all who had articles published in June! Our faculty with publications were Drs. Berkow, Boezaart, Brennan, Fahy, Jones, Martynyuk, Reina, Reynolds, and Vasilopoulos. Anesthesiology Biology Chance Current Opinion in Anesthesiology European Journal of Anaesthesiology Innovations Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Journal of Clinical Medicine Neurology Pain Medicine Case Reports Trauma Surgery Acute…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
The University of Florida (UF) Department of Anesthesiology is excited to welcome new residents to our team! For each academic year, the department interviews and screens many prospective residents that are among the best in the nation. This year we received 1,400 applications and interviewed over 200 candidates for our residency positions. Twenty-six physicians are…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Six of our faculty members were promoted this year, effective July 1, 2025. Congratulations to Meghan Brennan, M.D., Cole Dooley, M.D., Christopher Edwards, M.D., Amanda Frantz, M.D., Sanjeev Kumar, M.D., and Juan Mora, M.D.! Kumar was promoted to clinical professor, while Brennan, Dooley, Edwards, Frantz, and Mora earned the clinical associate professor title. These promotions…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Svetlana Chembrovich, M.D., assistant professor of anesthesiology, was chosen by our residents as the May Faculty Educator of the Month. Dr. Chembrovich’s nominations highlight her care and consideration. Residents remark that she goes above and beyond for her patients: “She’s always very patient and thoughtful with teaching blocks. Genuinely cares about her patients, stayed late…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Sayoni Saha, M.D., was chosen by her peers as the May Resident of the Month! Dr. Saha’s nominations praise her for being a great leader and team player. Her peers appreciate that they can rely on her in times of need: “I just had a tough Saturday call with Dr. Saha running the team. She…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
The University of Florida Department of Anesthesiology gathered to celebrate a significant milestone for its graduating residents on Saturday, June 14. The event, which took place at the Champion’s Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, was filled with heartfelt speeches, well-deserved awards, and emotional tributes. In addition to recognizing each of the resident graduates, the…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Faculty, residents, fellows, and staff from the University of Florida Department of Anesthesiology shared knowledge and research at the Florida Society of Anesthesiologists (FSA) Annual Meeting held June 6-8, 2025, at The Breakers in West Palm Beach, Florida. Department members presented 14 posters and led 11 sessions or workshops at the event, which surpasses the…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Twenty-four soon-to-be CA-1 residents participated in this year’s Basic Skills Boot Camp. Faculty, staff, and residents helped prepare them for their first clinical anesthesiology year. The 2025 boot camp was held on the first week of June. One of the main purposes of this week of lectures and workshops was to prepare residents for their…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to all who had articles published in May! Our faculty with publications were Drs. Chapin, Dooley, Edwards, Gravenstein, Jimenez Ruiz, Le-Wendling, Martynyuk, Maybauer, Pitkin, Reina, Smith, and Sullivan. Anesthesiology Annals of Thoracic Surgery Bioengineering Clinical Anatomy Cureus Healthcare JAMA Pediatrics Journal of Clinical Anesthesia Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology Journal of Minimally Invasive…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Mid-April marked the end of the University of Florida College of Medicine’s Transition to Residency course led by Amanda Frantz, M.D., and organized by the UF Department of Anesthesiology. This three-week course is designed to prepare medical students for their next steps as residents and is the capstone to their medical education. Frantz, assistant professor…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Emuejevoke “Voke” Chuba, M.D., M.S., assistant professor of anesthesiology, has been elected to represent the College of Medicine in the University of Florida Faculty Senate. Her term begins in the fall of 2025 and runs through the spring of 2028. Chuba was chosen along with six other members of the College of Medicine. The Faculty…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Joseph AbuRahma, M.D., assistant professor of anesthesiology, was chosen by our residents as the April Faculty Educator of the Month. Dr. AbuRahma’s nominations highlight his use of small group meetings for teaching and praise him for being an active educator who is also enjoyable to work with in the OR. One read, “Small group meetings…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
David Jablonski, Jr., M.D., was chosen by his peers as April’s resident of the month! Jablonski’s nominations praise him for staying cool under pressure, maintaining a positive attitude, and consistently pushing himself out of his comfort zone to learn and become a better physician. “Each time [he felt beyond his comfort level], he has risen…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
A new study published in April sheds light on the concerns of anesthesiologists across the United States related to the perioperative management of patients taking glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, a class of drugs now commonly prescribed for both diabetes and cosmetic weight loss. GLP-1 agonists such as semaglutide (marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy) have surged…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
We are thrilled to announce CA3 resident Anthony Boateng, M.D., and CA2 residents Kellen Creech, D.O., and Abby Schirmer, M.D., were inducted into the UF Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) chapter on May 2. The GHHS chapter at the UF College of Medicine is called the Chapman Society and is one of more than 180…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Critical care medicine fellow Jenna Littmann, M.D., joined us in July 2024 after completing her anesthesiology residency at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. She spoke to us about her fellowship experience and what is next for her. Q: How has your fellowship been going? A: It has been going really well and went…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Lauren Berkow, M.D., FASA, professor of anesthesiology, has been recognized by the University of Florida Office of Sustainability as a champion for change in 2025. Champions for Change awards are given out each year for efforts in sustainability as well as health and wellness. Berkow was chosen for a Sustainability Champion for Change award due…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to all who had articles published in April! Our faculty with publications were Drs. Boezaart, Ihnatsenka, Kumar, Lampotang, Maybauer, Peng, Price, Reina, Reynolds, Samouce, and Schutte. ASA Monitor Canadian Journal of Anesthesia Clinical Anatomy Current Medical Research and Opinion Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Journal of Spine Surgery Nature Communications The Nurse Practitioner View opportunities…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
The 2025 Gulf Atlantic Anesthesia Residents’ Research Conference (GAARRC) was hosted by the University of Florida (UF) from May 2-4 in St. Pete Beach, Florida. UF Department of Anesthesiology faculty Lauren Berkow, M.D., FASA, professor of anesthesiology, and Tim Feldheim, M.D., assistant professor of anesthesiology and assistant program director of Resident Wellbeing, were the co-directors…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Timothy W. Martin, M.D., MBA, FASA, FAAP, professor of anesthesiology and pediatrics and associate chair for education, has been appointed by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) as an item writer for the Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management (HALM) examination. As an item writer, Martin will help the ABEM in creating questions for…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
A recent research study has evaluated the use of biplane ultrasound imaging for intravenous (IV) catheter placement, examining whether this enhanced approach offers advantages over traditional single-plane methods. Research conducted by Department of Anesthesiology colleagues Ge Qu, M.D., Amanda Frantz, M.D., Cynthia Garvan, Ph.D., Nikolaus Gravenstein, M.D., and Joshua Sappenfield, M.D., found that the use…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
David Hutchinson, M.D., assistant professor of anesthesiology and assistant program director of Didactics & Resident Education, was chosen by our residents as the March 2025 Faculty Educator of the Month. Resident nominations highlight Hutchinson’s impressive memory and knowledge and his dedication to helping residents develop. He was commended for his willingness to educate in-depth on…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Jennifer Barghout, CPRP, was recognized with the 2025 Rebecca Y. Lovely Outstanding Service Award! Barghout is an administrative specialist II and serves as the faculty recruitment coordinator for the department. Her nominations praised her for her outstanding work ethic, communication skills, and innovative ideas. One read: “She lives the values of the institution and embodies…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Xiao Yang, M.D., was chosen by her peers as the March Resident of the Month! Yang’s nominations praise her for being extremely proactive and an incredible team player who goes above and beyond. She was specifically called out for her initiative on her mole rotation and was called a joy to work with. One nomination…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
CA-2 resident Abby Schirmer, M.D., was selected by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) to participate in the Anesthesiology Policy Research Rotation in Political Affairs, also known as the Resident Scholar program. Schirmer is one of six outstanding anesthesiology residents chosen from a highly competitive applicant pool. Participants were chosen based on their involvement in…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
As we get closer to graduation, we want to take a moment to spotlight one of our CA3 residents: Vanessa Metellus, M.D. Metellus joined us as a CA1 in 2022. She received her medical degree from our own UF College of Medicine. After she graduates in June, Metellus will work as an anesthesiologist at the…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Georgeanna “Georgie” Tsoumas, D.O., has been recognized by the UF Society of Teaching Scholars as the 2025 Outstanding Resident Educator of the Year for the Department of Anesthesiology. This award is given each year to one resident from every department. Tsoumas is in her final year of residency and is one of our chief…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to all who had articles published in March! Our faculty with publications were Drs. Brennan, Fahy, Garvan, Gravenstein, Lampotang, Maybauer, Mehta, Peng, Price, Samouce, Spiess, Reina, Tighe, and Vasilopoulos. Anesthesia and Analgesia Anesthesiology Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia Cureus Iran Journal of Pharmaceutical Research JCI Insight Journal of Education in Perioperative Medicine Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) brought its expertise to the University of Florida (UF) Health with an on-site Extracorporeal Life Support Education & Training workshop in March. The simulation course was tailored for health care workers who already have a strong foundational knowledge of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) patient care. ECMO is a life…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
University of Florida student Itamar Gal was selected as a College of Medicine University Scholar for the 2025-2026 academic year. He is currently a second-year undergraduate student and plans to apply to medical school. Gal is interested in neuroscience and the relationship between anesthetic and cognitive function. This interest led him to the lab of…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) in collaboration with the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has launched a new online, guided-simulation course developed by a team of clinicians and our department’s Center for Safety, Simulation & Advanced Learning Technologies (CSSALT). The course is titled Manual External Defibrillation, Cardioversion, and Pacing (MEDCP). It was released in February 2025 as part of the APSF’s…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
We are thrilled to announce the results of the 2025 NRMP Match! The University of Florida (UF) Department of Anesthesiology successfully matched with 20 interns (4-year residents), five CA-1s (3-year residents), and one “advanced commitment” physician who will begin training with us as a CA-1 in July 2026. Six of our incoming interns are from…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Spencer Moreland, M.D., assistant professor of anesthesiology in the Division of Critical Care Medicine, was chosen by our residents as the February 2025 Faculty Educator of the Month. Resident nominations highlighted Moreland’s skill at educating while managing very sick patients in the ICU. They also noted his positive attitude, compassion in dealing with family members…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Kraymer Eppich, M.D., was chosen by his peers as the February Resident of the Month! Eppich’s nominations praise him for his great attitude. They said that he went above and beyond, helping the team tirelessly and consistently. Eppich was also called out for a particular patient encounter in which he had to do an emergency…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to all who had articles published in February! Our faculty with publications were Drs. Bose, Brennan, Fahy, Frantz, Garvan, Giordano, Gravenstein, Jones, Martin, Martynyuk, Peng, Sappenfield, Schutte, Tighe, Tsuda, Vasilopoulos, Wardhan, and Wenzel. Anesthesia and Analgesia Biology British Journal of Anaesthesia Cardiology in the Young Clinical Transplantation Current Research in Toxicology Experimental Neurology Journal…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
In 2025, four members of the University of Florida Department of Anesthesiology received UF Superior Accomplishment Awards. Brandon Peckham, MHA, and Charmaine Turkdogan, ARNP, were recognized for their sustained excellence in divisions 5 and 2, respectively. Jennifer Barghout won for her outstanding individual performance, and Erik Neuman took home the “Rookie of the Year” award…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
The University of Florida Quality and Patient Safety initiative, or QPSi, has launched new continuing medical education (CME) courses, designed to empower healthcare professionals, educators, and trainees with innovative resources to enhance patient safety and quality of care. Professors of anesthesiology Lauren Berkow, M.D., and Thorsten Haas, M.D., are instructors for two of these courses.…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Nikolaus Gravenstein, M.D., the Jerome H. Modell, M.D., Professor of Anesthesiology, was recognized for his outstanding research mentorship with the Dr. Mavis Agbandje-McKenna Distinguished Research Mentoring Award. This award is given each year by the University of Florida College of Medicine to a faculty member at least 10 years into their career who has provided…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
The University of Florida Department of Anesthesiology is proud to announce the selection of Kyle Chan, M.D., Kellen Creech, D.O., and Allyson Tragesser, M.D., as our anesthesiology chief residents for the 2025-2026 academic year. This talented trio will work collaboratively as the chief resident team, dedicated to serving their fellow residents and supporting the critical…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
The University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine hosted the 15th annual Celebration of Research February 24 and 25. The 2-day event culminated in a poster session and reception at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. It featured poster presentations from faculty, students, and trainees from all over the college including 24 from the UF Department…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
The 2025 UF Department of Anesthesiology Celebration of Research was held on February 19 at the UF Health Heart & Vascular and Neuromedicine Hospitals. Thirty-three poster abstracts were presented by faculty, fellows, residents, students, and staff that illustrated the broad range of scientific research being undertaken across the department. Faculty judges selected five abstracts as…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Ryan Parker, M.D., Ph.D., was chosen by our residents as the Faculty Educator of the Month! Parker was chosen as an exceptional teacher and role model. His nominations emphasize how he finds time to teach even on the hectic Mole schedule and actively facilitates regular growth and development in our residents. Parker is also called…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Timothy W. Martin, M.D., MBA, FASA, associate chair for education, chief of the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, and professor of anesthesiology and pediatrics, was recognized as a 2024 Outstanding Reviewer for the Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME). “High-quality peer review is a vital component of academic scholarship,” said Gail Sullivan, M.D., editor-in-chief for the…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAA) are crucial members of the anesthesia care team at the University of Florida (UF) Department of Anesthesiology. As part of CAA week, we’re highlighting the crucial role that these medical professionals play throughout the perioperative process. What is a certified anesthesiologist assistant? Certified anesthesiologist assistants are highly trained medical professionals with…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to Alisha Shah, M.D., who was chosen by her colleagues as the January Resident of the Month! Dr. Shah’s nominations praise her for being an exceptional Mole Team leader and for her mentorship and support of her teammates. As Mole Team leader, Dr. Shah’s peers said that she “flawlessly led the team and managed…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
For four weeks at the beginning of each calendar year, first-year residents in the University of Florida Department of Anesthesiology participate in Intern Education Month. This rotation is filled with lectures, simulations, test prep, and shadowing. The month leads up to the In-Training Exam (ITE) that all anesthesiology residents take each year. Based on feedback…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
The University of Florida Department of Anesthesiology was honored to welcome George A. Mashour, M.D., Ph.D., professor of anesthesiology and pharmacology at the University of Michigan, as speaker at the 2025 Jerome H. Modell, M.D., – Dinesh O. Shah, Ph.D., Annual Lecture in Anesthesiology. Mashour’s fascinating talk, titled “Psychedelic Reversal of the Anesthetized State,” was…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to everybody who was published in January! Published faculty were Doctors Boezaart, Bose, Chapin, Croft, Garvan, Haas, Howell, Jones, Luria, Maybauer, Millan, Reina, and Tighe. Anesthesia and Analgesia Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports Artificial Organs British Journal of Anaesthesia Clinical Anatomy JAMA Neurology Journal of Neurotrauma Journal of Surgery Journal of the American…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to Terrie Vasilopoulos, Ph.D., associate professor of anesthesiology and orthopaedic surgery & sports medicine, on completing the Medical Education Research Certificate (MERC) Program through the Association of American Medical Colleges! Vasilopoulos, who is also chief of the Division of Education Research and Scholarship for the Department of Anesthesiology, was able to complete the program…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Managing a difficult airway is a critical aspect of patient care, particularly in individuals with cancer, whose unique anatomical and physiological features can pose challenges for ventilation and intubation. Current Oncology Reports recently published a review by UF Department of Anesthesiology colleagues Timothy Feldheim, M.D., John Santiago, M.D., and Lauren Berkow, M.D., titled “The Difficult…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
In December and January, CA-1 residents in the University of Florida (UF) Department of Anesthesiology took time out of their busy schedules to participate in a multi-institutional study funded by the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) to determine the best way to teach anesthesiology residents how to use a manual external defibrillator (MED).…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to Julie-Ann Thompson, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Obstetric Anesthesia, who has been chosen by our residents as the December Faculty Educator of the Month! Her nominations praised her for fostering a supportive and inspiring learning environment, providing valuable guidance and support to residents, and always being willing to offer clear and…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) are vital members of the anesthesia care team in the University of Florida (UF) Department of Anesthesiology, providing support throughout the perioperative process. As part of CRNA week, we’re taking a look at these dedicated healthcare workers and their role in the operating room and beyond. What is a certified…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Zeerak Khan, M.D., has been chosen by his colleagues as the Department of Anesthesiology’s December Resident of the Month! Khan’s nominations praise him for being an exceptional clinician who consistently exceeds expectations, is dependable and skilled in handling all cases, and brings positive energy that brightens the team’s day. He was also called out for…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
The UF Department of Anesthesiology’s M500 consulting group is a robust healthcare administration internship and fellowship program that supports the department’s perioperative analytics team and provides students with a unique opportunity to learn about the intricacies of healthcare administration in a real-world setting. A long-running, data-driven internship The program, now in its second decade, was…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Please join us in welcoming Tyler Fong, M.D., who has joined us as an assistant professor in the Division of Acute Pain Medicine. Fong earned his medical degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada and completed his anesthesiology residency at Rutgers Health in Livingston NJ, where he was chief resident. He then…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to everybody who was published in December! Published faculty were Doctors Garvan, Jafari, Kumar, Martin, Meroney, Reina, Reynolds, Seubert, Sibille, and Vasilopoulos. Anesthesia and Analgesia Cureus Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine Journal of Veterinary Medical Education Pain Reports Surgical and Radiological Anatomy The Clinical Teacher The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to Timothy W. Martin, M.D., MBA, FASA, on being appointed as a joint professor with the Department of Pediatrics! Martin is a professor of anesthesiology, associate chair for education, and chief of the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology. He serves on the University of Florida’s College of Medicine Graduate Medical Committee and is also on…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
We’re always grateful to faculty for their willingness to share their insight and experiences as members of this department. Here, we look back at some of those stories. In March, we spoke with Andrey Suprun, M.D., about his time as a fellow in our Regional Anesthesiology & Acute Pain Medicine Program and his decision to…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to associate professor of anesthesiology Andrew Pitkin, MBBS, MRCP, FRCA, on being named our Faculty Educator of the Month for November! Dr. Pitkin’s nominations praised him for encouraging students to step outside their comfort zones and providing valuable insights into real-world medical practice. Our residents also noted the positive impact he makes on students…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to Ashlyn Mason, M.D., who has been selected as our November Resident of the Month! Dr. Mason’s colleagues praise her for being a kind and caring physician who is steadfast and calm even in difficult situations. Her nominations emphasize that she is a fantastic team member who can be counted on to step up…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Laurie K. Davies, M.D., recently spoke with us about her career with the University of Florida Department of Anesthesiology. She is a professor of anesthesiology, a joint professor of surgery, an affiliate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, and medical director of UF Health Shands Hospital’s operating rooms. Q: You completed your bachelor’s and medical degrees…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to everybody who was published in November! Published faculty were Doctors Brennan, Edwards, Feldheim, Jones, Kumar, Lampotang, Meroney, Price, Spiess, and Vasilopoulos. Brain Injury Cureus Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia JMIR Aging Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Surgery and Research Radiation Oncology Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Learn more…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Stacia Andrews, M.D., earned her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and her medical degree from St. George’s University in Grenada. She is now in her final year of our anesthesiology residency program. We asked Dr. Andrews about her experience in our residency program and her advice for new residents. Q:…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Members of the UF Department of Anesthesiology Division of Pain Medicine, including some of our Multidisciplinary Pain Medicine fellows, traveled to the 23rd Annual Pain Medicine Meeting hosted by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine in November. Fellow Aaran Varatharajan, M.D., was honored with a Resident/Fellow Best of Meeting Travel Award for…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Timothy W. Martin, M.D., MBA, FASA, associate chair for education, chief of the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, and professor of anesthesiology, has been reelected to serve on the council of the Association of Anesthesiology Core Program Directors (AACPD) as well as on the board of the Pediatric Anesthesia Leadership Council (PALC). The AACPD council serves…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to associate professor of anesthesiology Jeffrey White, M.D., who has been chosen by our residents as the October Faculty Educator of the Month! Dr. White was chosen due to his deep commitment to teaching and his wealth of medical knowledge. His nominations applaud him for creating a positive and supportive learning environment and providing…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to Andrew Burchak, M.D., who has been chosen by his colleagues as our Resident of the Month! Dr. Burchak’s nominations praise him for being an excellent team player who is easy to work with and who consistently strives to learn and improve. They also speak to his strong leadership skills, willingness to take on…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Registration has officially opened for the 2025 Spring Anesthesia Ski Summit! The annual summit, which will take place in Vail, CO from March 3-7, is a combined ski and learn meeting. The conference features CME lectures in the morning and evening, giving attendees a chance to hit the ski slopes during the day. See the…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to each of the 14 Department of Anesthesiology faculty who received 2024 Exemplary Teacher Awards! Eligible faculty are nominated from each department and participate in a college-wide competition. Faculty are selected based on the excellence of their teaching of medical students, residents and fellows, physician assistant students, graduate students, and post-docs, as well as…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Kyle Chan, M.D., went to the University of California – Berkeley for undergrad and earned his medical degree here at the University of Florida. He’s currently a third-year resident in the Department of Anesthesiology. Dr. Chan was kind enough to answer some of our questions about his experiences so far and give his advice for…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
Congratulations to everybody who was published in October! Published faculty were Doctors Gravenstein, Haas, Kumar, Maybauer, Reynolds, Robicsek, Spiess, and Vasilopoulos. Anesthesia and Analgesia Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia Annals of Surgery BJA Open Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine Cureus Lab Animal Perfusion Textbook of Neurointensive Care: Volume 2 [book chapter] Learn about joining our…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
In October, UF Health Shands was honored by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) with the Gold Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support. This award recognizes institutions that reach the highest level of performance, innovation, and quality in the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in its pediatric and adult programs. A team…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
