UF Anesthesiology

02/27/2026

Our residents and fellows enjoyed a taco bar and desserts courtesy of the department for Thank a Resident & Fellow Day! 😀

02/27/2026

Today is Thank a Resident and Fellow Day and the UF Department of Anesthesiology is proud to celebrate our amazing housestaff!

Thank you to our incredible residents and fellows for your consistent commitment to safe, high-quality patient care. We know you work hard every day to contribute to our outstanding patient experience and the success of UF Health.

Show some love for our residents and fellows in the comments. 🫶

Learn more about our residency and fellowship programs 👉 https://anest.ufl.edu/education/

02/25/2026

Congratulations to Tyler Fong, M.D., assistant professor of anesthesiology, who was chosen by our residents as the January 2026 Faculty Educator of the Month! 👏

Dr. Fong's nominations highlight his caring nature and helpful instruction: "He genuinely cares about each resident and is always willing to teach and explain his clinical decision." One resident noted, "He took time to do oral board prep after we finished our day early."

View opportunities to join our faculty 👉 https://anest.ufl.edu/recruitment/

02/23/2026

Congratulations to Eduardo Walker, M.D., who was chosen by his peers as the January 2026 Resident of the Month! 👏

Dr. Walker's nominations applaud his helpful nature: "Eduardo took time out of his busy morning before his case to help me set up for my case. He is always going above and beyond for his co-residents and patients." Another co-resident said he doesn't shy away from challenges: "Eduardo consistently volunteers himself for difficult cases and long hours. Residents benefit from his prior experience and selfless dedication to the team, and patients benefit from his expertise and tireless work ethic."

Learn about our residency program 👉 https://anest.ufl.edu/education/residency/

02/21/2026

: New research to support better outcomes after heart bypass surgery has been released by a team of researchers from the UF Departments of Anesthesiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Using clinical data from UF Health Shands Hospital, the team developed a preliminary prediction model to identify modifiable factors associated with patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation following routine coronary artery bypass grafting surgeries.

Their findings are documented in the article “Identifying Factors Associated with Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation Following Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Retrospective Observational Study,” recently published in Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management. Department of Anesthesiology faculty Joseph AbuRahma, M.D., and Yong G. Peng, M.D., Ph.D., were joined by affiliated faculty member Chris Goldstein, M.D., former fellow Jennifer Bromwell, D.O, former faculty member Penny S. Reynolds, Ph.D., and Professor and Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery Thomas Beaver, M.D., MPH, in this research.

Learn more about the research and its key points 👇

New research to support better outcomes after heart bypass surgery has been released by a team of researchers from the UF Departments of Anesthesiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Using clinical data from UF Health Shands Hospital, the team developed a preliminary prediction model to identify modifi...

02/20/2026

Please help us welcome Harvey Livingstone, MBChB, MMedSc, FRCA, to the UF Department of Anesthesiology. 👏 He joins us as an assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology.

Dr. Livingstone earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Leeds School of Medicine in England. He also completed his senior anesthesia program in Leeds, England. Recently, he worked as a consultant in pediatric anesthesia at the Alder Hey NHS Foundation Trust. At Alder Hey, he was the chair for the medical devices safety committee, which oversaw all aspects of medical device use including training and maintenance.

Additionally, he is a part of the International Organization for Standardization, which provides standards and guidelines for goods and services. He serves on a committee dedicated to setting standards for anesthetic and respiratory equipment and has shared his knowledge of the field in various lectures in the United Kingdom.

In his free time, Dr. Livingstone likes to play bass guitar and walking his two dogs in the countryside.

View opportunities to join our faculty 👉 https://anest.ufl.edu/recruitment/

02/19/2026

Anesthesiology rockstar Dr. Karisa Walker shows off the new wellness swag gifted by the department’s Wellness Committee to all of our team member for Random Acts of Kindness Day. A small gesture, a big reminder that kindness is always in style! 🌟

02/18/2026

Congratulations to Rebecca Wakeman, CCRC, CPT, manager of the UF Department of Anesthesiology clinical research office, who received a 2026 UF Superior Accomplishment Award. She was recognized for her individual employee performance in division 5 (UF Health Colleges, Academic Units, and Research Centers & Institutes). 👏

Rebecca’s excellent work ethic was captured in the many nomination letters from notable department leaders and faculty. Rene Przkora, M.D., associate chair for research, wrote about her transformation of clinical research operations within the department: “Rebecca has delivered measurable results in three critical areas—process excellence, financial stewardship, and cultural transformation.”

Recipients were honored at a luncheon on February 16, with UF Health leadership in attendance. Fifteen of these division winners will be chosen for university-level awards.

Read more about Rebecca's achievement 👉 https://com-anest-a2.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/2026/02/18/rebecca-wakeman-honored-with-uf-superior-accomplishment-award/

02/16/2026

This week, the UF Department of Anesthesiology honors the dedication of our Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs). 👏

Our CAAs bring compassion, precision, and unwavering commitment to every case—ensuring vigilant, safe, and high-quality anesthesia care for all patients.

From pre-op assessment to post-anesthesia care, they uphold the gold standard of patient safety.

Please join us in expressing gratitude to our CAAs this week!

02/13/2026

The UF Department of Anesthesiology was well represented at the 16th annual UF College of Medicine Celebration of Research with 30 posters. 🔹 🔸 The two-day celebration culminated at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on February 10 with a poster session.

Over 20 of our faculty members and residents contributed to the event with their posters, covering topics from the presence of microplastics in cardiopulmonary bypass circuits to chest and urine drainage management.

Rene Przkora, M.D., Ph.D., FASA, professor of anesthesiology and associate chair for research, attended the event and acted as a judge. Dr Przkora said, "It is truly heartening to witness the collaborative spirit that permeates our college, and I want to commend our anesthesiology department for the exceptional turnout and compelling poster presentations that have added such dynamism to the event."

View our poster list and read about our time at the Celebration of Research👉 https://com-anest-a2.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/2026/02/13/department-of-anesthesiology-stands-tall-at-the-colleges-celebration-of-research/

02/11/2026

Congratulations to Lauren Berkow, M.D., professor of anesthesiology and director of anesthesia supplies and equipment for UF Health Shands hospital, for being selected to receive a spring 2026 Faculty Enhancement Opportunity award! 🎉 She will use the funding to attend an annual meeting for the Technical Council 121 Committee of the International Organization for Standardization, which will take place this May on Jeju Island, South Korea.

During this 4-day international meeting, Dr. Berkow will represent the United States as a clinical expert. She will have the chance to collaborate with other committee members and discuss airway equipment standards and sustainability efforts related to the practice of anesthesia.

Read more about Dr. Berkow’s opportunity 👉 https://com-anest-a2.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/2026/02/11/dr-lauren-berkow-receives-faculty-enhancement-award-to-attend-iso-meeting/

02/09/2026

The 2026 Jerome H. Modell, M.D., – Dinesh O. Shah, Ph.D., Annual Lecture in Anesthesiology was held last week in the Harrell Medical Education Building. This year we were honored to welcome Daryl J. Kor, M.D., chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, as our keynote speaker. Department members, including Shirley Graves, M.D., emeritus professor of anesthesiology and widow of Dr. Modell, came out to listen to Dr. Kor’s lecture titled “Patient Blood Management: Improving Both Sides of the Equation.”

View opportunities to join our faculty 👉 https://anest.ufl.edu/recruitment/