The ER Break Room

This episode features an interview with Dr. Matthew Ryan and broad stroke highlights of the past year.

In this critical and time-sensitive update, the new Integrated Patients First Unit proposal is introduced with scenarios discussed.

In this operational quick hits episode, two important updates are covered: 1. Expedited Outpatient MRI Pilot 2. Admission Memoranda of Understanding in Trauma

This episode discusses an initiate to potentially avoid readmitting patients back in the ED within 30 days of being discharged from a UF Health hospitalist or resident internal medicine team.

Operational quick hits for November delivered by our favorite guest hosting duo. Updates include: MRI ordering guidelines N95 fit testing annual requirement Admitted neurosurgery patients boarding in the ED New pulmonary embolism response pathway Hospital at home update

In this mini-episode, a summary of recent operational changes are delivered in a fun, conversational way. Updates include: Social work rounds Neurosurgery and MRI’s MICU admission criteria Family medicine primary care availability Consultant communication Documentation reliability

In this mini-episode, a summary of recent operational changes are delivered in a fun, conversational way. Updates include: 1. Policy regarding interaction with consultants 2. Social work rounding and barriers to discharge 3. Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit (MSTU) updates

Check out the latest episode of The ER Break Room featuring a conversation with pediatric emergency medicine physician Dr. Judy Lucas about her life and career. We also get an update from alumnus Dr. Graham Clifford from Hawaii where he lives and practices. Dr. Gabe Gomez and the second-year medical students from the Ultrasound Interest Group winning 2nd and 3rd place at SonoSmackdown 2025 in Miam...

Chief Resident Dr. Ashley Dawson reveals the fellowship match, and Adult Emergency Department Nurse Coordinator Taylor Smith discusses her career and the roles nurses perform to keep our department humming.

Season 3 of The ER Break Room kicks off with an interview with a Department of Emergency Medicine veteran and Human Resources Generalist II Amy Smith as well as a check-in with recent graduate Dr. Jeffrey Katz. As always, I lead off with updates and Highs of the Month. Dr. Beulah Augustin's SAEM24 Basic Science Award for Best Abstract and Presentation: https://emergency.med.ufl.edu/2024/09/12/dr-b...

Get to know the force of nature that is Dr. Torben Becker including his passion for resuscitation from the pre-hospital setting into the ED and then the ICU and his life-saving work in Ghana. Dr. Nick Maldonado on the Curbsiders Teach podcast on how to teach evidence-based medicine: https://thecurbsiders.com/teach-podcast/37-teaching-evidence-based-medicine-with-dr-nicholas-maldonado 2024 Society...

In this episode, we peel back the layers of Dr. Lars Beattie's life and he unpacks this year's residency match. UF Health ECPR saves its first life: https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/health/they-said-i-died-four-times-uf-health-saves-first-patient-from-cardiac-arrest-using-extracorporeal-cardiopulmonary-resuscitation/77-8642dafd-76ce-4c1b-aa7d-862ac1effb2d Dr. Colleen Gutman'...

Dr. Dave Meurer reflects upon his life and three decades as a University of Florida attending physician, and chief resident Dr. Justin Sauter discusses where our residents ended up in this year's fellowship match.

Join Dr. Brandon Allen and I as we discuss aspects of his life and career that touch on many themes of past episodes, including athletics, family, and research. I am Human: Transforming the Culture of Medicine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCZCiZ0K57M

Vice Chair of Research Dr. Faheem Guirgis talks about his career and vision for the department's research mission. Matt Shaw explains how he got into research in emergency medicine and his role in clinical trials. Free UF counseling information and appointment request: https://eap.ufl.edu/counseling/on-campus-therapists/ Dr. Carolyn Holland is a musician with The Gainesville Pops! https://www....

In this special parenting in medicine episode, faculty attending Dr. Taylor Zeglam, second year resident Dr. Eric Nordhues, and intern resident Dr. Tim Fisher discuss having and raising children while balancing their careers as physicians.

Learn about the life and career of legendary Dr. Jennifer Light, how the Pediatric ER was founded, and how to be happy in retirement.

Hear the perspective of UF undergraduate student-athlete swimmer and NCAA Champion Julian Smith who has been interning in the Department of Emergency Medicine. Marvel at the extraordinary life and mindset of Residency Assistant Program Director and Olympic bronze medalist Dr. David Roberts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Roberts_(pole_vaulter) https://olympics.com/en/athletes/david-luther-rob...

Discover Dr. Meredith Thompson's study findings regarding job satisfaction and workload among emergency medicine residency faculty, and learn about the remarkable career and life of the University of Florida Department of Emergency Medicine Chair Dr. Mary Patterson. ACEP Rock Star Volunteer Dr. Tricia Swan https://www.acep.org/who-we-are/about-us/volunteering2/volunteering/volunteer-spotlight-...

Learn about some of the department's highs of the month, recap the residency match with Dr. Lars Beattie, and get to know Director of Community Emergency Medicine Matt Shannon a whole lot better.

In this episode, two award-winners are recognized, the fellowship match wraps up, and we get to know Dr. Rose Fernandez a whole lot better.

Get to know Vice Chair of Administrative Affairs Frank Jurkiewicz and hear about new initiatives from Chair Dr. Mary Patterson.

Get to know Dr. Giuliano De Portu and learn where our residents have matched for fellowship. Links to Dr. Giuliano De Portu's artistic work: Instagram - @papabearuf www.giulianodeportu.com

In this first episode, the podcast is introduced, Chair Dr. Mary Patterson previews upcoming events, and Assistant Professor Dr. Colleen Gutman is interviewed.