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Medical Malpractice – A Big Issue for ALL of us

Because of the large amount of information to be mastered and the heavy demands of clinical service, housestaff commonly neglect education in risk management / malpractice issues.  According to this recent New England Journal of Medicine article – only about 25% of practicing physicians will escape malpractice…

Psychiatry Resident Selected As Leadership President

Dr. Sarah Fayad, PGY-3, has been selected as the 2011-2012 American Psychiatric Association’s Psychiatric Leadership President.  Sarah was made an APA Psychiatric Leadership Fellow for the term 2010-2012. Only 5 fellows are chosen throughout the nation each year. Her peers have nominated her as their President…

Michael Mahla, MD Appointed Associate Dean GME

Michael E. Mahla, M.D., a professor of anesthesiology and neurosurgery, has been named associate dean of graduate medical education at the College of Medicine. In this role, Mahla will apply the skills and energy he has demonstrated throughout his career as a medical resident educator and advocate toward enhancing…

A Successful “Match” !

The week of March 14th is when the results of the 2011 National Resident Matching Program are published.  Every 4th year medical student across the country who is enrolled in an accredited medical school will learn where he/she will train in their residency.  St. Patrick’s Day will also be the…

Housestaff URGENT CARE Program

The GME Office in conjuction with the UF Student Health Care Center are excited to announce the Housestaff URGENT CARE Program.   For minor care, call 392-0627 to make and appointment and be seen quickly and efficiently by professional practitioners in the Dental Tower site of the Student…

Evidence-Based Medicine

Much emphasis has been given, both in undergraduate and graduate medical education, to evidence-based medicine.  Interestingly, some consumers don’t really like the impact that evidence-based medicine has had or will have on healthcare.  The link below explains……. Evidence That Consumers Are Skeptical About Evidence-Based Health Care…

Doctor’s Day Talent Show

March 30th every year is celebrated as Doctor’s Day.  Shands @ UF sponsors many celebration acticities.  This year, a talent showcase featuring our doctors was held in the Atrium.  Check out the excerpt of these fine and talented docs: Cathy DeWitt, “musician in residence” at Shands@UF Arts in…