Hello from UF! As we enter the fall season, that means one thing in Gainesville: football! Our recent opening game against Utah held the largest crowd in UF history with 90,799 fans joining. Residents have been enjoying this electric start to the season by tailgating and volunteering with our EMS crews.

Our Gator family grew by 14 this summer as we welcomed our new interns from 12 different medical schools. They recently finished their orientation month filled with wellness, PGY-1 tailored lectures and simulation, and taking their first dip into life as a physician. We are already so proud of the Class of 2025 and can’t wait to see what great things they accomplish!

Dr. Michael Marchick was named Assistant Program Director this summer. Dr. Marchick has been at the heart of our residency for years, with relentless dedication to research, scholarship, and well-being. We are so excited for Dr. Marchick and look forward to his continued contributions to our residency.

We’ve had several fun additions to our conference schedule this academic year. Dr. Casey Carr, UF’s Director of Emergency Critical Care Education, recently held “The Great Sepsis Debate,” a flipped classroom model for residents to debate the evidence behind sepsis management. Residents have additionally enjoyed an escape room, obstetric emergency simulation, and a journal club with a competitive twist.

As summer ends, we’re gearing up for another virtual interview season. We can’t wait to meet all the incredible new applicants and our future colleagues in emergency medicine. ■