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.
With wide eyes and a cooing smile, Avery looked up as his mom and dad took turns reading from a Curious George book. Each page made the presence of Avery’s monitors and endless tubes slip further from the Brantleys’ minds. In these moments, they found stillness despite their world spiraling.
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.
How will COVID-19 impact global health efforts? Robin Petroze, M.D., M.P.H, discusses the impact of the pandemic on building a global surgery program.
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, and Student…
Saleem Islam, M.D., M.P.H., a professor and chief of pediatric surgery in the University of Florida College of Medicine, was recently appointed to the UF Society of Teaching Scholars. Current members of the society select new members based on nominations and educational contributions. The society’s members are recognized experts…
Moiz M. Mustafa, M.D. Moiz M. Mustafa, M.D., has joined the University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of surgery in the division of pediatric surgery. He earned his medical degree from New Jersey Medical School and completed a pediatric surgery fellowship…
