This conference incorporates nine different divisions within the entire Department of Surgery, for which the research in each division varies between basic, translational and clinical. Our conferences focus on being able to share best practices and information that is essential for all groups to learn, adapt and excel in the research world. The goal of the conference is to infuse the residency program, and the Department of Surgery as a whole, with academic achievement and collaboration. Residents, students and faculty present their research questions, projects, and ideas, and review at regular intervals how the projects are progressing. The format of the conference includes a 20 to 30 minute interactive lecture on a particular topic applicable to research. Selected guest lecturers are invited from inside and outside of the UF Health community. At the end of each meeting, an open forum takes place to spur new collaboration and projects. We aspire to promote the research of surgical ideas grounded in evidenced-based medicine that will impact practice patterns with the ultimate goal of improved patient outcomes.
This conference normally takes place on the 3rd Monday of the month at 5 P.M. Those interested in presenting their work or who need more information may contact Dr. Kerri O’Malley.
The conference is mandatory for current lab research residents and highly encouraged for all other research faculty, staff, residents and students.
September 20
Alex Ladd, MD – first year proposal for work with Dr. Zarrinpar
Jenn Munley, MD – first year resident research proposal for work with Dr. Mohr
October 18
Brian Fazzone, MD – first year resident research proposal for work with Drs. Berceli and Scali
November 15
Eric Jeng, MD, MBA, FACS, FACC – Dr. Jeng is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, and the Surgical Director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support Program at the University of Florida College of Medicine.
December 13
Kelly Herremans, MD, will present an update on her resident research in the laboratories of Dr. Steven Hughes and Dr. Jose Trevino.
January 24
Practice presentations for ACS/SUS
February 28
Lauren Kelly, MD, will present and update on her resident research in the laboratory of Dr. Alicia Mohr.
March 28
Andrea Riner, MD, MPH, will present an update on her resident research in the laboratories of Dr. Steven Hughes and Dr. Jose Trevino.
April 18
Erik Anderson, MD, will present an update on his resident research in the laboratories of Dr. Sal Scali and Dr. Scott Berceli.
May 16
Sarah Hensley, MD, will present an update on her resident research in the laboratory of Dr. Gilbert Upchurch.
Dr. Samir Shah, MD, MPH – Dr. Shah is an assistant professor in the division of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy. He will provide us an overview of his research program.
June 20
Brittany Fenner, MD, will present her 2nd year resident research in the laboratories of Dr. Scott Robinson and Dr. Scott Berceli
Dr. Tyler Loftus, MD– Dr. Loftus is an assistant professor with the UF Department of Surgery and an acute care surgeon at UF Health Shands. He will provide us an overview of his research program.