The ER Break Room: Recent Episodes

Michael Petrauskis

This is the University of Florida Department of Emergency Medicine podcast. Its purpose is to enhance the culture of the department by featuring interviews, initiatives, and accomplishments in a fun, relaxed approach.

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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 of Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation Emerging Infectious Disease and Preparedness Grant - "MotoMeds: Preventing Child Morbidity and Mortality from Infectious Diseases in Ghana"

https://www.saem.org/detail-pages/award/2024-saemf-emerging-infectious-disease-and-preparedness-grant---100-000

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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's publication which won the SAEM Academy of Women in Academic Emergency Medicine First Author Research Publication Award: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2811891

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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.

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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

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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.gainesvillepops.com/

Dr. Faheem Guirgis was a guest on the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine’s Emergency Care Podcast (episodes 4 and 5) highlighting novel approaches in sepsis and his research.

https://www.saem.org/education/podcasts/saem-emergency-care-podcast/current-and-novel-approaches-to-sepsis-detection-in-the-emergency-department

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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.

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

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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-roberts

https://floridagators.com/sports/mens-swimming-and-diving/roster/julian--smith/16062

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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-tricia-swan

A National Survey of Job Satisfaction and Workload Among Emergency Medicine (EM) Residency Faculty

https://assets.cureus.com/uploads/original_article/pdf/137882/20230316-16039-1oc3f30.pdf

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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.

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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.

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

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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

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