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Residents William Du Sablon, M.D., and Benjamin Yitzhak, M.D.; associate professor of anesthesiology Victor Zhang, M.D.,...
10/15/2026

Residents William Du Sablon, M.D., and Benjamin Yitzhak, M.D.; associate professor of anesthesiology Victor Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.; and dental resident Bryan Caraballo Perez, M.D., DDS, earned recognition for their medically challenging case (MCC) and/or quality improvement (QI) project. Their poster titled, โ€œAnesthesia Management of a High-Risk Post-Lung Transplant Patient with Accidental Finding of Inability to Generate Positive Inspiratory Pressureโ€ was selected as a Best of MCCs & QI Projects presentation by the American Society of Anesthesiologists for its 2026 annual meeting. This distinction is awarded to submissions that scored in the top 10% of all MCC and QI Project submissions.

Congratulations to Drs. Du Sablon, Yitzhak, Zhang, and Caraballo Perez! ๐Ÿ‘

Learn about our residency program ๐Ÿ‘‰๏ธ https://anest.ufl.edu/education/residency/

Lauren Berkow, M.D., FASA, professor of anesthesiology and chief of the Division of Neuroanesthesia, is the author of โ€œA...
10/13/2026

Lauren Berkow, M.D., FASA, professor of anesthesiology and chief of the Division of Neuroanesthesia, is the author of โ€œAirway Complications,โ€ a chapter in Evidence-based Guide to Difficult Airway Management, recently published by Springer Nature.

Airway management is a routine part of many medical procedures, including surgery and emergency care. However, the process can present risks, particularly when a patient has a difficult airway or requires specialized intervention. Dr. Berkowโ€™s chapter describes complications that may occur during airway management or shortly afterward.

Read more about Dr. Berkow's book chapter on airway management complications ๐Ÿ‘‰๏ธ https://anest.ufl.edu/2026/10/13/lauren-berkow-m-d-authors-chapter-on-airway-complications-in-new-medical-textbook/

 : Our six pain medicine fellows participated in a workshop to prepare them for the realities of performing intervention...
10/10/2026

: Our six pain medicine fellows participated in a workshop to prepare them for the realities of performing interventional pain procedures. They identified spine anatomy and practiced guiding needles and locating targets under fluoroscopy, which are essential skills for safe and successful procedures.

Juan Mora, M.D., associate professor of anesthesiology, and David Lizdas, M.S., engineer III, led the training session utilizing the tools and resources of the UF Center for Safety, Simulation & Advanced Learning Technologies.

Read more about the pain medicine workshop ๐Ÿ‘‡ https://com-anest-a2.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/.../cssalt.../ See less

Our six pain medicine fellows recently participated in a workshop to prepare them for the realities of performing interventional pain procedures. They identified spine anatomy and practiced guiding needles and locating targets under fluoroscopy, which are essential skills for safe and successful pro...

Make sure you catch the Florida Gators' homecoming game tomorrow at 12:45 PM! ๐ŸŠ  Our faculty, staff, residents, and fell...
10/09/2026

Make sure you catch the Florida Gators' homecoming game tomorrow at 12:45 PM! ๐ŸŠ Our faculty, staff, residents, and fellows always enjoy cheering on the Gators together and tailgating with our colleagues from the Department of Surgery. ๐Ÿˆ

From transplant surgery to the burn unit, our CRNAs and CAAs are with patients during some of the most vulnerable moment...
10/06/2026

From transplant surgery to the burn unit, our CRNAs and CAAs are with patients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Spencer Dechert, CAA, and Mary Nyssen, CRNA, share what drew them to UF Health, what keeps them inspired, and why Gainesville feels like home. Read their story at the link below. ๐ŸŠ

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://anest.ufl.edu/2026/10/06/crnas-and-caas-finding-purpose-at-uf-health/

Great turnout for our October First Friday at Cypress & Grove! Thanks to all who joined us ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
10/05/2026

Great turnout for our October First Friday at Cypress & Grove! Thanks to all who joined us ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

This year two of our faculty members will be featured speakers at the American Society of Anesthesiologists annual meeti...
10/02/2026

This year two of our faculty members will be featured speakers at the American Society of Anesthesiologists annual meeting. Emeritus Professor Bruce Spiess, M.D., will be presenting the John W. Severinghaus Lecture on Monday, October 9th. His lecture is titled โ€œRevolutionary Research in Blood: The Vital Organ.โ€ Felipe Urdaneta, M.D., FASA, professor of anesthesiology, will be presenting the Society of Airway Management Ovassapian Lecture on Saturday, October 17th. His lecture is titled "Laryngoscopy, the Next Ten Years."

For those heading to ASA, don't miss Dr. Spiessโ€™ and Dr. Urdanetaโ€™s lectures!

We are excited to announce that we have successfully matched with six physicians to fill our Multidisciplinary Pain Medi...
09/30/2026

We are excited to announce that we have successfully matched with six physicians to fill our Multidisciplinary Pain Medicine Fellowship next year! ๐Ÿ‘ Joining us in 2027 will be: Rizwana Ashraf, M.D., who did their residency at Colquitt Regional Medical Center, Terrance Jenkins, M.D., who did their residency at Morehouse School of Medicine, Ammar Khan, M.D., who did their residency at the University of Texas Southwestern, Arthur Speziale Jr., D.O., who did their residency at Good Samaritan University Hospital, Victoria Vega, D.O., who did their residency at the University of Rochester, and Brandon Yang, D.O., who did their residency at the University of Florida.

Learn about the Pain Medicine Fellowship ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://anest.ufl.edu/education/fellowship-programs/pain-medicine-fellowship/

We are seeking passionate anesthesiologists to join our team! As a UF Department of Anesthesiology faculty member, you w...
09/29/2026

We are seeking passionate anesthesiologists to join our team! As a UF Department of Anesthesiology faculty member, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of anesthesiology and perioperative medicine through education, research, and groundbreaking discoveries.

Your clinical skills and expertise will play a pivotal role in providing outstanding patient care at UF Health's premier facilities. Your experience may also determine your division, offering you the chance to focus on your passion and excel in your field. If you have a subspecialty preference, let us know in your cover letter. ๐Ÿ”ธ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ”น

Apply online ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/539439/multispecialty-anesthesiologist

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