UF Anesthesiology

09/02/2026

Congratulations to Terrie Vasilopoulos, Ph.D., associate professor of anesthesiology and program director for the Academy in Medical Education Scholarship, who has been appointed to the William M. Hall Professorship in the UF School of Physician Assistant Studies! 👏 The school is a state-funded graduate level educational program for physician assistants, in recognition of the tremendous need and demand for advanced practice providers nationwide.

Dr. Vasilopoulos was chosen for her expertise, accomplishments, and dedication to advancing the UF College of Medicine’s mission of improving patient care, research, and education. In this role, she will use her experience evaluating educational technology to help strengthen the program’s research education.

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08/31/2026

Congratulations to Christopher Edwards, M.D., and Sandra Gonzalez, M.D., both associate professors of anesthesiology, who received special recognition for serving as consultants for the Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) Hotline, which is a national 24-hour consultation service for MH emergencies provided by the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS). Dr. Edwards has served on the hotline for seven years and Dr. Gonzalez has served five.

The hotline provides expertise on malignant hyperthermia to clinicians who are actively managing a suspected MH crisis. Consultants offer guidance on MH susceptibility, perioperative planning, and medical management. While on a call, Dr. Edwards, Dr. Gonzalez, and other hotline consultants will ask diagnostic questions, help assess the likelihood of MH, and provide recommendations for treatment and management.

Learn more about Drs. Edwards' and Gonzalez's contributions to the Malignant Hyperthermia Hotline 👉 https://com-anest-a2.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/2026/08/31/drs-edwards-and-gonzalez-recognized-for-service-to-mh-hotline/

08/29/2026

: Three UF Department of Anesthesiology faculty members were promoted this year. Congratulations to Joshua Sappenfield, M.D., Sandra Gonzalez, M.D., and Everett Jones, M.D.! Dr. Sappenfield was promoted to clinical professor of anesthesiology, while Drs. Gonzalez and Jones earned the clinical associate professor title. Each of these individuals has provided exceptional service to our patients, our profession, and our university.

Read more about Drs. Sappenfield, Gonzalez, and Jones and their impact on our community 👇️

Three University of Florida (UF) Department of Anesthesiology faculty members were promoted this year, effective July 1, 2026. Congratulations to Joshua Sappenfield, M.D., Sandra Gonzalez, M.D., and Everett Jones, M.D.! Sappenfield was promoted to clinical professor of anesthesiology, while Gonzalez...

08/27/2026

Did you know that two prior chairs of the UF Department of Anesthesiology continue to serve on our faculty, and one recently retired but remains as an emeritus professor?

We are honored by the lasting commitment of these three remarkable leaders: Tim Morey, M.D., our chair from 2015-2023, he now serves as the chief medical officer for UF Health Shands; Kayser Enneking, M.D., our chair from 2008-2013, she retired in January but her impact will be felt for years to come; and Nikolaus Gravenstein, M.D., our chair from 1997-2008, he is the Jerome H. Modell, M.D., Distinguished Professor of Anesthesiology and continues to inspire and educate the next generation of anesthesiologists.

Three leaders. Decades of vision. One enduring commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.

We are deeply grateful. 🐊💙🧡

08/25/2026

Congratulations to Drs. Rene Przkora and Patrick Tighe! Dr. Przkora co-edited a new comprehensive reference book, Perioperative Pain Management: From Preoperative Optimization to Transitional Postoperative Care, published by Springer, and Dr. Tighe contributed a chapter on chronic postsurgical pain. Covering the full surgical care continuum, from pain pathways to extended recovery, this essential resource brings together evidence-based strategies, clinical case studies, and the latest techniques across several areas of healthcare, including anesthesia, surgery, and pain medicine. 🎉

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A new book co-edited by Rene Przkora, M.D., Ph.D., provides a comprehensive reference for the management of pain before, during, and after surgery. Perioperative Pain Management: From Preoperative Optimization to Transitional Postoperative Care, published in July by Springer, addresses pain treatmen...

08/22/2026

: We welcomed an exceptional group of new physicians to the UF Department of Anesthesiology! Our new additions include 20 four-year residents (interns) and five three-year residents (CA1s).

Learn about our new residents 👇️

We are delighted to welcome an exceptional group of new physicians who have just joined the University of Florida (UF) Department of Anesthesiology! Our new additions include 20 four-year residents (interns) and five three-year residents (CA1s). Among this talented cohort, six are graduates from our...

08/21/2026

More than 20 residents and fellows from the UF Departments of Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and Surgery participated in this year’s Multidisciplinary Critical Care Medicine Boot Camp, held over two and a half days in August.

UF College of Medicine faculty provided attendees with a common curriculum for critical care medicine. Participants had access to an airway workshop, advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) team training, and more.

Peggy White, M.D., associate professor, director of our Multidisciplinary Adult Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, spoke about the successful cooperation of the participating departments: “The success of this boot camp reflects the strong interdepartmental partnership that advances both education and patient care at UF Health.”

Read more about this year's Critical Care Medicine Boot Camp 👉 https://com-anest-a2.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/2026/08/21/interdepartmental-collaboration-leads-to-a-successful-critical-care-medicine-boot-camp/

08/19/2026

Congratulations to Chris Goldstein, M.D., who was chosen by our residents as the July 2026 Faculty Educator of the Month!

Dr. Goldstein’s nominations talk about his effective approach to teaching residents: “He is an exceptional teacher who always takes the time to explain and teach with patience.” A resident says Dr. Goldstein understands the importance of a balanced schedule, “He consistently makes sure we get our morning, brunch, lunch, and even extra breaks. That’s something we don’t take for granted.”

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08/17/2026

We’re having a virtual open house! 🐊 Registration is now open for our residency program’s virtual open house on Thursday, August 27, from 7-8:30 PM ET. Join program director, Tim Martin, MD, and some of our current residents to learn more about our program! Registration is limited to 100 participants.

Register on our website: https://anest.ufl.edu/education/residency/virtual-open-house/

Can't make the 27th? We’ll host a second virtual open house on Tuesday, September 22, from 7-8:30 PM ET. Check back for registration details.

UF College of Medicine

08/15/2026

: We had a great time at the Florida Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, held June 12-14th at the Breakers in West Palm Beach, FL. Over 40 of our department members, including faculty, residents, and fellows, played an active role in making the meeting a success by participating in 7 sessions or workshops and sharing a total of 18 posters. Covered topics included airway management, liver transplantation, and aortic arch surgery.

View our posters, and read more about our time at the meeting 👇️

The UF Department of Anesthesiology was well represented at the Florida Society of Anesthesiologists (FSA) Annual Meeting, held June 12-14th at the Breakers in West Palm Beach, FL. Over 40 of our department members, including faculty, residents, and fellows, played an active role in making the meeti...