Currently, the American College of Surgeons possesses a number of different verification processes to recognize exceptional patient care. The trauma category contains both adult and pediatric categories — each with its own stringent standards programs must meet in order to be considered, let alone approved.
When it comes to complex pediatric cases, there’s rarely such thing as too many cooks in the kitchen. By its very nature, pediatric plastic surgery is collaborative. Craniofacial surgeons like Jessica Ching, M.D., regularly overlap with other disciplines in order to provide comprehensive care that addresses each aspect of the…
An internationally recognized physician who performed more than 100 lung transplants has joined the University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital to lead the pediatric pulmonary division and resume its pediatric transplant program. Marc G. Schecter, M.D., comes to UF Health from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, where…
Janice Taylor, MD, MEd, was recently appointed to surgical director for the UF Health Pediatric Intestinal Rehabilitation Program.
Shawn Larson, MD, received a W. Martin Smith Interdisciplinary Patient Safety Award for his and co-investigator Phyllis L. Hendry's, MD, initiative aimed at improving Florida pediatric trauma education.
Congratulations to Philip Efron, M.D., Shawn Larson, M.D., Janice Taylor, M.D., and Jose Trevino, M.D., who have been promoted within the UF College of Medicine. Philip Efron, Professor, Acute Care Surgery Shawn Larson, Associate Professor, Pediatric Surgery Janice Taylor, Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatric Surgery Jose Trevino,…
When a fall left Kashton with severe burns, UF Health pediatric surgeons provided the specialized care he needed to get back on his feet……
Congratulations to Saleem Islam, M.D., for his appointment on the UF College of Medicine’s Medical Student Curriculum Committee. The committee serves as the faculty decision-making body regarding content, methods, timing, and structure of the medical education program. The Curriculum Committee works with the Associate Deans for Medical Education,…
The following Department of Surgery faculty members have been recognized by the University of Florida as 2018 Exemplary Teachers: Jessica Cioffi, MD – assistant professor, division of surgical oncology Thomas Huber, MD, PhD – professor and chief, division of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy Alicia…
UF Health teams who operate unique machines that help keep patients alive at their most vulnerable moments have been honored with an international award for excellence.
