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Congratulations to our Chair, Dr. Gilbert R. Upchurch, on being named the 2023 Putnam Distinguished Mentor Award, courtesy of the Association of Women Surgeons Foundation!
@gru6n
@WomenSurgeons
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"I didn’t go into academic surgery solely to become a top clinical researcher — I want to advance equity in health care. I want to be a face in surgery for underrepresented physicians, so they have someone to connect with for mentoring & guidance."-
@CJMannMD
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ICYMI: Dr. Shawn Larson has been appointed interim division chief of pediatric surgery. Although he focuses on all aspects of the field, Larson specializes in trauma, burn care, neonatal surgery & GI surgery (including minimally invasive pediatric surgery). Congrats!🎉
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New research in
@SurgJournal
discusses ergonomic problems, principles, and potential solutions in surgical operations.
Great work from
@UFSurgResidents
Drs. Barrios, Polcz, Hensley + Drs.
@MazenAlMansour3
, Terracina,
@NicoleGravina
and others.
Read more:
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Congratulations to Dr.
@_TylerLoftus
on being appointed
@UFSurgery
Co-Assistant Chair of Quality and the Department Co-Physician Director of Quality. In this role, he will help identify, improve and monitor clinical outcomes and develop standards for excellence in patient care. 🙌
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We're extending a warm
@UF
welcome to Dr. Gisele Juru Bunogerane, a visiting
@UFglobalsurg
fellow from Rwanda! Dr. Juru, whose clinical interests include neonatal surgery and pediatric oncology, will be the first pediatric surgeon to complete her training entirely in Rwanda.
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Surgical oncologist Dr. Christiana Shaw has been inducted into the fifth cohort of the
@AmCollSurgeons
Academy of Master Surgeon Educators. She and her colleagues will work to advance the science & practice of education across all surgical specialties. Congratulations, Dr. Shaw!
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"Follow your curiosity wherever it leads you."
Our
@UFSurgery
chair, Dr. Gilbert Upchurch(
@gru6n
), gave the commencement speech for
@UF
's
#UFgrad
doctoral ceremony today. To read the full piece, head over to . Congrats, Gators! 🐊🙌🎓
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Although most cases of flu rarely lead to pneumonia, those that do can be deadly. Thanks to
@UFHealth
,
@UFVascular
fellow Chris Jacobs, MD, is back working alongside the physicians — and friends — that saved his life.
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We are so proud of our rising chiefs who matched today!
Steven Raymond - Ped Surg
@LLUHealth
Nick Lysak - Vascular
@NMSurgery
Suniah Ayub - Vascular
@UTSW_Surgery
Chris Jacobs - Vascular
@UFHealth
Michael Gerber - CT Surg
@UofAZSurgery
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Congratulations to Dr. Tomas D. Martin, director of the UF Health Aortic Disease Center, and Dr. George Arnaoutakis, surgical director of the transcatheter valve program, on their new
@AATSHQ
memberships!
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Congratulations to Dr.
@_TylerLoftus
, who was selected as the 2022 Thomas H. Maren Junior Investigator Awardee for his research project, "Aligning Patient Acuity with Resource Intensity after Major Surgery." 🙌
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A historic moment: Drs. Robert S. Smith and Drew Martin are the first
@UFHealth
surgeons to receive the
#CovidVaccine
.
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Please join us in welcoming our new
@UFSurgResidents
to the
@UFSurgery
team. We're proud to have you! 🐊🙌
#Match2023
@UFMedicine
#TheyLookLikeSurgeons
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of our surgeon moms! At
@UFSurgery
, we’re proud to say that includes both
@UFMedicine
faculty and
@UFSurgResidents
.
Today, they offer perspectives on motherhood in surgery + advice for those who will come after.
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Congrats to
@AzraBihorac
, a professor of medicine, surgery and anesthesiology at
@UF
, for her
@NIH
R01 grant, “Intelligent Intensive Care Unit (I2CU): Pervasive Sensing and Artificial Intelligence for Augmented Clinical Decision-making."
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Congratulations to
@emplowman
, who was selected as a 2021
@NIH
Landis Awardee. This award recognizes faculty who have demonstrated outstanding mentorship and training, which are critical to the development of exceptional future scientists.
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Please join us in welcoming our new members to the
@UFMedicine
Department of Surgery! We can't wait to work alongside you. 🙌🐊
#Match2024
#UFMatch
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.
@_TylerLoftus
, assistant professor in the division of acute care surgery
@UFMedicine
, has been appointed to the editorial board of
@SCCM
's
@CritCareExplore
. His research focuses on
#AI
in surgical decision-making and machine learning for predictive analytics. Congrats!🐊
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Congratulations to Martin R. Back, MD, our new interim division chief of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy! Dr. Back's clinical and research interests include aortic disease, lower limb ischemia and peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and many more.🙌
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Kudos to
@robinpetroze
, assistant chair of global surgery, who was appointed an affiliate faculty in
@UF
's Center for African Studies in recognition of her Africa-based professional expertise and commitment to
@africa_uf
's mission of educating UF students & the wider community.
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Dr. Janice Taylor, division of pediatric surgery, and Dr. Eric Jeng, division of cardiovascular surgery, have been elected for membership into
@UnivSurg
! The Society of University Surgeons (SUS) is dedicated to promoting excellence and leadership in academic surgery. Congrats!🙌
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Congratulations to our new 2022-2023
@UFSurgResidents
! Please join us in welcoming these future
@UF
surgeons to the
@UFMedicine
family.
#UFMatch
#MatchDay2022
🐊🩺💪
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Congratulations to
@AmaliaCochranMD
, who was appointed Vice Chair of Professional Development for
@UFSurgery
! In this role, she will serve as an advocate for department faculty regarding appointment, promotion & tenure, while fostering a culture of personal & professional growth.
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Shoutout to
@UFSurgResidents
Angel Charles, who is now a member of
@SocietyofBAS
Medical Student Committee! In this role, she'll focus on addressing mentorship needs in surgery for medical students & provide helpful information/ guidance to those interested in surgical careers.
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Congratulations to Michol A. Cooper, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the division of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy, who received the 2021
@UFMedicine
Exemplary Teacher award. 🙌🐊
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Our visiting elective program applications are open! The program consists of a 4-week elective from July to October across our many surgical subspecialties. Eligibility criteria + application info below 👇
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Congratulations and welcome to the new
@UFSurgResidents
joining our team! We're excited to work with you.
#TheyLookLikeSurgeons
First up: Our general surgery-categorical interns👋
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Kudos to
@SaleemIslam
, chief of pediatric surgery and director of pediatric minimally invasive surgery
@UFMedicine
, who has been named an associate editor of
@jpedsurg
. 🙌
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Congratulations to
@UFSurgResidents
Drs. Evan Barrios, Angel Charles, Dijoia Darden and Pavel Mazirka on their elections into the
@AOA_society
! As members, they will make a lasting commitment to professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research and community service.
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Surgery-bound
@UFMedicine
students prepare for internship in our intensive surgical skills course while awaiting their
#MatchDay2021
results. We can’t wait to see the amazing things they accomplish!
#FutureSurgeons
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ICYMI: Dr. Jennifer Fieber, a new breast surgeon in our division of surgical oncology, kicked off last week’s
@GatorsSoccer
game as the guest of honor with her 5-month-old, Alyssa, who accompanied her onto the field. Welcome to the
@UFMedicine
team!🐊🙌
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Today and every day, we are grateful for your tireless and excellent patient care, your endless contributions to our institution, and your commitment to caring for each other. Working with you is a privilege.
#ThankaResidentDay
#whyUFsurgery
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ICYMI: Dr. Phil A. Efron, professor of surgery and medical director of
@UFHealth
's Surgical Intensive Care Units (SICUs), has been named president-elect of the
@ShockSociety
for the 2024 term. Congratulations, Dr. Efron! 🎉
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Congratulations to Dr. Janice Taylor, associate professor of surgery in
@UFpedsurg
at
@UF
, for her induction into the
@UFMedicine
's Society Of Teaching Scholars! Dr. Taylor's membership is a reflection of her ongoing commitment to education and scholarship.🐊🎉
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We're highlighting our past & our future for
#InternationalWomensDay
!
Dr. S. Eva Singletary: First female
@UFSurgResidents
& first female president
@SocSurgOnc
. Breast cancer surgeon; motorcyclist.
@md_mohr
: First female surgery chief
@UF
. Pivotal trauma researcher; painter.
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Dr. Upchurch, Edward M. Copeland III and Ann & Ira Horowitz Chair of Surgery and a
@UFMedicine
professor of surgery at
@UF
, has been elected to the
@AmBdSurg
Board of Directors. Read more:👇
We are pleased to welcome Drs. David Han,
@cameroonnelsons
, and
@gru6n
to the ABS Board of Directors! Read more here:
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Surgical oncologist Dr. Lisa Spiguel, who specializes in breast cancer, kicked off the annual
@GatorsWBK
Play4Kay game with her kids.🐊 This game honors late basketball coach Kay Yow and our other cancer warriors in the fight against all cancers affecting women. 💖 💪🏻
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Dr. Shaw, an associate professor in the division of general surgery
@UFMedicine
, focuses her clinical efforts on surgical oncology. Her expertise includes surgical solutions for cancers of the adrenal, thyroid & parathyroid glands, as well as sarcomas, melanomas, & breast cancer.
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Congratulations to Dr. Thomas M. Beaver, chief of the division of cardiovascular surgery, who has been appointed to the editorial board of The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
@AATSJournals
. 🎊🐊🙌
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Congrats to
@UFSurgResidents
@jen_munley
on her paper, “Non-Selective Beta Blockade Enhances Gut Microbiome Diversity in a Rodent Model of Trauma, Hemorrhage & Chronic Stress", for being selected to advance in the
@AmCollSurgeons
basic science competition!
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Congratulations to Dr.
@MazenAlMansour3
, who was named director of the
@UFSurgery
Physician Assistant Surgical Residency Program. Al-Mansour's clinical expertise leverages minimally invasive techniques to perform leading-edge hernia surgeries.
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Congratulations to
@UFSurgResidents
Jonathan Krebs, MD, for winning best poster at the 2023 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC)!
@UFVascular
@VascularSVS
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Congratulations to Dr. Huber, professor and chief of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy at
@UFMedicine
! 🙌
The FVS has welcomed new leadership after the FVS Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, April 24. 👏 At the helm, Dr. Thomas Huber has assumed the role of FVS President for 2021-2022. ▶️ To learn more visit .
#FVSleadership
#FVS
#vascular
#vascularsurgery
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Kudos to Dr. Frederick Moore, who received the
@ShockSociety
’s Mentoring Award for his significant impact in promoting the professional development and career advancement of the next generation of clinician-scientists in the field of trauma, shock and sepsis research.
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Vascular surgeons take on patients when the odds of success are stacked against them. The key to success? Perseverance, precise training, & most of all: Grit.
Read
@gru6n
's editorial on the importance of grit in improving the field of vascular surgery.
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We are ecstatic to welcome Dr. Thiago Beduschi, professor of surgery and director of the
@UFHealth
Shands Transplant Center. Join us in giving a warm welcome to Dr. Beduschi
@tbeduschi
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.
@UFSurgResidents
@P_Underwood21
was named representative to the
@AAMCtoday
's Organization of Resident Representatives (ORR). The ORR was established in 1991 to provide a venue for resident physicians to have input into the development of Association policy. Congratulations!🐊🙌
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For the first time in 12 years,
@tbeduschi
, director of our abdominal transplant program, set a new record for # of liver transplants performed at
@UFHealth
(since Jan.)
Interested in abdominal transplant? Tiffany Anderson recently completed her rotation on the abdominal transplant service. She logged over 20 liver transplants including multi-organ transplants.
@tbeduschi
@The__Liver
#WhyUFSurgery
#GenSurgMatch2021
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This
#VeteransDay
, we extend our gratitude to all of our
@UFSurgery
members who served, and now help care for patients across
@UFHealth
.
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Our residency program director instills superb clinical judgment and expert technical skill in our trainees, and we're excited to see him transition from editorial board member to editor for
@SurgJournal
. Congrats, Dr. Sarosi!
@Behrns
and I are excited to introduce our new
@SurgJournal
editor Dr. George Satosi
@UFSurgery
@UFSurgResidents
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Congratulations
@_TylerLoftus
for winning the RAS-ACS Communication’s Committee Sponsored 2020 Essay Contest
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Behind every great academic surgery program are its exceptional residents. Our trainees are proof that the future of surgery is bright — and that
@UFSurgResidents
are leading the way. We’re grateful for everything you do; today and every day.
#ThankAResidentDay
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Korson’s liver surgeon,
@tbeduschi
, is one of the many reasons UF Health is on its way to becoming a multiorgan transplant hub, and why Korson was able to receive the inaugural double-organ surgery in the first place.
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Congratulations to Camille Apple, MD, surgery resident, who won
@Florida_COT
Trauma Paper Competition. Join us in congratulating Dr. Apple.
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Training with UF Surgery prepares you for any kind of practice. Most of our graduates (92%) pursue fellowship training; others transition directly to independent practice. Whatever path you choose, our general surgery program can provide you with the tools for success.
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Congratulations to Dr. Ellen Satteson, assistant professor and hand surgeon, for being selected as one of the 2022
@HandSociety
Young Leaders! Members selected will focus on identifying key issues within the upper extremity profession.
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Congratulations to all of our new
#GatorMDs
! Our surgery clerkship directors couldn’t be prouder of the physicians you’ll become.
@UFMedicine
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Last week,
@UF
honored Kirby Bland, M.D., who served as our general surgery program director for 11 years. The dept. also unveiled a painting of him to honor his legacy.
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Congratulations to our rising chief resident
@MiraJuanC
for matching at
@UNCSurgery
for fellowship in Surgical Oncology!!
#GoHeels
#GoGators
#SSO
#SurgOnc
#MatchDay
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Highlighting a great event (hosted by our UF AWS Chapter) last evening with our
@UFSurgResidents
, students, and faculty welcoming Dr. Amalia Cochran (
@AmaliaCochranMD
) to our department. We are so excited to have her join the faculty 😊
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BIG news to share! Congratulations to
@robinpetroze
and
@CJMannMD
#ACSCC21
@AmCollSurgeons
#GoGators
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Very thought-provoking and special Grand Rounds today by visiting
@JFreischlag
Dean and CEO at
@wakehealth
#surgtweeting
@UFHealth
@UFMedicine
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As🫀Congenital Heart Awareness Week🫀comes to a close, we're taking a moment to express our gratitude for
@UFCHC
director, Dr. Mark Bleiweis, who delivers incredible outcomes every day and makes families feel at home when they come to
@UFHealth
.
#CHDAwarenessWeek
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Our
@UFSurgResidents
obtain exemplary clinical skills and robust research opportunities. Dr. Jennifer Munley traveled to Toronto to present her poster, "Non-Selective Beta Blockade Enhances Gut Microbiome Diversity in a Rodent Model of Trauma, Hemorrhage, and Chronic Stress". 🙌
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Kudos to
@tbeduschi
, director of
@UFHealth
's abdominal transplant program, who was appointed to the Robert H. and Kathleen M. Axline Translational Science Professorship in Surgery for his expertise, accomplishments & dedication to advancing patient care, research & education.
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Dr. Thomas Huber, chief of vascular and endovascular therapy at
@UFMedicine
, gives his president’s address at the
@FLVascularSoc
’s annual meeting. 🐊
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Our residents are an integral part of what makes the
@UF
Department of Surgery exceptional. Today, we honor your hard work, dedication to patients & commitment to supporting each other. We're proud to be a part of your journey to becoming incredible surgeons.
#ThankAResidentDay
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Kudos to
@AmaliaCochranMD
on her appointment as
@AmCollSurgeons
Chair of the Burn Surgery Specialty Committee and liaison to the American Burn Association! This title recognizes the critical work she has contributed on behalf of the trauma committee and the injured burn patient.
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What's it like learning alongside
@UFSurgResidents
? Our visiting student elective aims to introduce academic research and general surgery to students from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine. Apply by April 15. Details & eligibility:
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The UF Department of Surgery condemns racial violence and hate against Asian Americans.
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“As surgeons, we dedicate ourselves to doing good for others…sometimes against incredible odds. We take on some of the most complex diseases, and with our ability to be helpful, we should be grateful that this is something we can do.” —
@gru6n
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Kudos to Dr.
@CooperMichol
on being appointed
@UFSurgery
Co-Assistant Chair of Quality & the Department Co-Physician Director of Quality. In this role, she will help implement a quality/safety curriculum for residents + faculty, foster a culture of continuous improvement & more.💪
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Congratulations to
@UFSurgResidents
Alex Ladd, M.D., who was awarded the
@UnivSurg
Resident Research Scholar Award! Together with
@The__Liver
, Ladd will work on using visual artificial intelligence to improve intraoperative identification of biliary anatomy.
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Kudos to
@UFSurgResidents
@JordanMcKean7
on being selected as part of the
@UFHealthCancer
's Team-based Interdisciplinary Cancer Research Training Program (TICaRT)! The program develops interdisciplinary skills in cancer research + experience with transdisciplinary approaches.
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Drs. Morgan Cox & Sarah Gray are two of our
@UFVascular
fellows training to handle the gamut of vascular pathologies, polishing the technical skills & knowledge to be proficient in open vascular surgery/endovascular therapies. For program details, visit .🐊
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Congratulations to our Chief Resident Felipe Cadavid (future
@UABVascular
Fellow) on his Grand Rounds presentation on Surgical Ergonomics and thank you for getting the entire Department up and moving today!
#surgtweeting
#meded
#ergonomics
#GatorSurgeonomics
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Congratulations to our team members on their promotions in our divisions of
@UFVascular
, plastic surgery, surgical oncology, cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery and transplant surgery!
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Kudos to plastic surgeon Dr. Harvey W. Chim, who was awarded
@UFMedicine
's Exemplary Teacher Award. An expert in upper/lower extremity limb salvage & complex peripheral nerve reconstruction, Chim changes lives—and shows
@UFSurgResidents
how to do the same.
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ICYMI: Drs.
@emplowman
& Jeng received an
@NINR
R01 grant to study the mechanisms, predictors and clinical markers of dysphagia in cardiac surgical patients. Outcomes will drive future targeted therapeutic & preventative strategies, enhancing personalized health care models. 🎉
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A big thank you to Florida Committee on Trauma (FCOT) Visiting Professor Dr. Thomas M. Scalea for his presentation on “Supporting Failing Organs” during this morning’s grand rounds.
@UFSurgResidents
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Kudos to
@The__Liver
and
@_TylerLoftus
, whose research is featured in the April 2021 issue of
@JAmCollSurg
SSA.
Learn more about the impact of a dedicated, trauma hybrid OR () & racial disparities in liver transplantation listings ().
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A very
#HappyHolidays
from all of us in the Department of Surgery at
@UFMedicine
! Wishing happiness and health to our colleagues, family and friends far and wide.
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ICYMI:
@UFSurgResidents
Jonathan Krebs' article, “Volumetric Analysis of Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection Using an Automated Deep Learning Aortic Zone Segmentation Model,” was selected as the winner of
@SouthernVasc
's Founders' Award Paper. Congrats!
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Brian Fazzone, MD, (
@UFSurgResidents
) received an Outstanding Resident Educator award from the Society of Teaching Scholars at the 24th Celebration of Excellence in Medical Education. Congratulations!
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Excited to introduce our newest
@UFSurgResidents
later today! Stay tuned to help us welcome these Gators.
#UFMatch
#MatchDay2022
🐊 🥳
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Meet Francis "Chip" D. Moore Jr., MD, renown endocrine surgeon and part of a family legacy in surgery.
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Improvements in sepsis treatment over the past two decades have dramatically improved survival. But they've also created a new phenotype: chronic critical illness.
Now, a
@NIGMS
RM1 awarded to Drs. Moldawer, Efron & others is opening the door to solutions.
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We'd also like to introduce you to our integrated plastic surgery intern, Haley Oberhofer, and our integrated thoracic surgery intern, Christopher Bobba. Welcome!
#TheyLookLikeSurgeons
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One of the brightest minds in critical care research, Dr. Jaimar Rincon, became an American citizen this week. Congratulations to you and your family — we're lucky to have you!🐊🥳🇺🇸
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Kudos to
@SaleemIslam
, chief of pediatric surgery, who was elected a fellow of the American Surgical Association (ASA).
"It is a distinct honor to be elected to fellowship in this respected surgical association," Islam said. "I look forward to contributing as an active member."
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Last week, Dr.
@KirstenAFreeman
, an assistant professor in the division of cardiovascular surgery, spoke to
@UF
students at a
@MediGators
event. When it came time to sign up for the cardiac surgery session, just under 100 students put down their names.🩺🫀
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According to the August
@SRTRNews
report, the
@UFHealth
Congenital Heart Center surpassed the national average for pediatric patients surviving one year after a heart transplant.
#WorldHeartDay
#worldheartday2020
#worldheart
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In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, we recognize the
@UFSurgResidents
,
@UFMedicine
faculty and alumni who have dedicated years of their lives to service in the armed forces, and express our gratitude for their service.
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Nurses at
@UFHealth
are superheroes in scrubs.
On this exceptional
#NationalNursesDay2021
, we thank them for their courage during a challenging year, tireless support of patients and families, and clinical expertise that takes our patient care from great to exemplary.
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