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12/26/2025

Another big welcome to all of the faculty and staff who joined us in 2025!

Each and every member of the Department of Anesthesiology is integral to our mission and we're grateful for all your hard work, dedication, and perseverance. 🐊🧡💙🐊

12/24/2025

Another round of applause for all our residents of the month in 2025! 👏

January: Alisha Shah, M.D.
February: Kraymer Eppich, M.D.
March: Xiao Yang, M.D.
April: David Jablonski, Jr., M.D.
May: Sayoni Saha, M.D.
June: Casey Taylor, D.O.
July: Dimitri Kampouris, M.D.
August: Steven Ayala, M.D.
September: Melanie Vargas, M.D.
October: Jonah Whiteside, M.D.
November: Ignacio Quintana, M.D.

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

12/22/2025

F. Kayser Enneking, M.D., professor of anesthesiology and orthopaedic surgery, is retiring from the University of Florida College of Medicine after more than three decades of service. She joined our department as an assistant professor in 1991, and became a full professor in 2003. She has since become an indispensable pillar of our faculty, a visionary leader, and a mentor to countless clinicians and scholars.

One of Dr. Enneking’s most enduring legacies in the UF Department of Anesthesiology is her creation and stewardship of three vital divisions: the Division of Regional Anesthesia (1995), the Division of Ambulatory Anesthesia (2000), and the Division of Perioperative Medicine (2015), as well as her creation of the Regional Anesthesiology & Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship. These units have shaped the way we teach our trainees, deliver care, and conduct research nationwide.

In 2023, she received the UF College of Medicine’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the Women in Medicine and Science Diamond Award, both testifying to her impact on patient care, research, and the broader community.

Let’s celebrate Dr. Enneking’s legacy! 👏 Learn more about her illustrious career 👉 https://com-anest-a2.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/2025/12/22/kayser-enneking-retires-after-34-years-of-service/

12/19/2025

Through the combined strength of our clinical, research, and educational missions, we have celebrated many remarkable achievements—honoring outstanding faculty and staff, advancing cutting-edge patient-care initiatives, expanding our scholarly impact, and enriching the learning experience of our residents and fellows.

Check out the 2025 edition of our yearly newsletter and look back with us on all we accomplished in the past year. 🔷🐊 🔶

Need an accessible version? Download the accessible PDF file 👉https://com-anest-a2.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/wordpress/files/2025/12/SensesReviewVersion-2025-print-newsletter-digital-accessible-smaller.pdf

12/17/2025

Congratulations to Lauren Berkow, M.D., FASA, professor of anesthesiology, for being elected to the Committee for Review and Recognition (CRR) by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)! 🎉 She will provide three years of service to the CRR.

The CRR analyzes and integrates data to make recommendations to the ACCME Board of Directors regarding the recognition status of state medical societies that wish to accredit intrastate providers of continuing medical education.

Dr. Berkow earned this recognition through her commitment to the continuing medical education enterprise, specifically the ACCME’s intrastate accreditation system, and her willingness to share her expertise with others.

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

12/15/2025

Congratulations to Susana Cruz Beltrán, M.D., assistant professor of anesthesiology, who was chosen by our residents as the November 2025 Faculty Educator of the Month! 🎉

Dr. Cruz Beltrán's nominations highlight how accommodating and supportive she is as a teacher. One resident said, "Dr. Cruz makes an effort to draw out personalized images of complex congenital heart pathology and does an incredible job at explaining these cases. She genuinely cares about her residents and tries to tailor her teaching towards your specific academic interests." Another resident appreciated her guidance in difficult cases: "She helps me feel more prepared and comfortable in really challenging pediatric cases."

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

12/12/2025

Congratulations to Ignacio Quintana, M.D., who was chosen by his peers as the November 2025 Resident of the Month! 🎉

Dr. Quintana's nominations praise his proactive personality. A co-resident said, "Ignacio has done a great job in the ICU. He takes initiative, seeks learning opportunities, and takes ownership of his patients." Another co-resident acknowledged his effort and attentiveness: "He works hard and is a good team player. He handled complex situations well, asked thoughtful questions, and continued to grow with every shift."

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

12/10/2025

Soleil Schutte, M.D., assistant professor of anesthesiology, has played an integral role in the Regional Anesthesiology & Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship, previously acting as assistant program director, she is now taking the lead as director of the fellowship. 🔹 🔸

In 2020, Dr. Schutte completed her anesthesiology residency here in the UF Department of Anesthesiology, followed by her Regional Anesthesiology & Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship a year later. In this Q&A, she talks about the importance of the regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine subspecialty as well as her future plans for the program.

Check out the Q&A 👉 https://com-anest-a2.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/2025/12/10/a-qa-with-soleil-schutte-m-d-program-director-for-our-regional-anesthesiology-acute-pain-medicine-fellowship/

12/09/2025

We had a great time hosting the UF Department of Anesthesiology Inaugural Pickleball Tournament last weekend! Eight teams comprised of faculty, residents, staff, and CRNAs competed against each other at the North Florida Community Center. Congratulations to the winning teams! 🎉 👏

1st place = Team Bengali (Shahrukh Bengali and Eric Klinedinst)
2nd place = Team Rugama (Zach Schroeder and Stephanny Rugama)
3rd place = The Gherkin Twins (Martin Noguera and Bryan Penberthy)

12/08/2025

The UF Department of Anesthesiology had 9 publications listed in PubMed in November. Congratulations to Drs. Garvan, Haas, Meroney, Przkora, Shah, Spiess, and Wenzel! 👏

View the full list of publications 👉 https://anest.ufl.edu/2025/12/08/november-2025-publications/

12/06/2025

: The UF Department of Anesthesiology launched a research administration internship program for recent graduates interested in the administrative processes that support research initiatives. Martin Noguera, M.S., CRA, CPRA, assistant director of research administration, leads the internship program.

Coleman Bunn, M.A., UF graduate with a Master of Arts degree in economics, interned with the department during the summer of 2025. In a Q&A with us, he shares his internship experience and explains how he is applying what he learned from the program to his current role.

Learn more about the internship and see Coleman's answers for the Q&A 👇

The University of Florida (UF) Department of Anesthesiology recently launched a research administration internship program for recent graduates interested in the administrative processes that support research initiatives. Interns learn about research compliance, grants and awards, project finances,....

12/04/2025

Congratulations to Rene Przkora, M.D., Ph.D., for his appointments to two committees! 👏 He will serve three years as a reviewer for the Continuing Medical Education (CME) committee of the North American Neuromodulation Society. He will review disclosures, collaborate with leadership regarding CME compliance, and review evaluation data to inform ongoing improvements in CME delivery.

Dr. Przkora was also selected to partake again in the Committee on Scientific Advisory under the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). He will help maintain the scientific integrity of the ASA annual meeting by guiding subcommittees who review abstracts for the conference.

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

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A Brief History

The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine was founded by Dr. J.S. Gravenstein in 1958. During his time at UF, Gravenstein’s accomplishments were vast. Dr. Gravenstein was the co-founder and original member of the Board of Trustees of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) and he led a team of scientists and engineers in the creation of “Stan” the Human Patient Simulator and the Virtual Anesthesia Machine (VAM). These inventions, created and maintained here at UF, remain some of the most widely used medical simulation devices both nationally and internationally.

In 1969, Jerome H. Modell, MD, took over the fledgling department, which at the time comprised 11 people. He served 23 years as chair, holding several administrative positions in addition to Chair and overseeing the establishment of a visiting professor program that has brought more than 200 professors to the department.

Over the years, various leaders have brought tremendous growth and innovation to the department: several fellowship programs, a visiting professor program, new organizational structures, cutting-edge technology, and more.

Today, the department is one of the larger programs in the country, achieving national and international distinction. The hospital’s operating rooms are completely full with high utilization and will continue to grow as UF Health expands.