Hello from all of us here at Ocala Regional Medical Center, where have lots to celebrate. We are excited for Nicholas Titelbaum, MD, PGY-3, who matched into a medical toxicology fellowship at his first choice, Emory University School of Medicine. Throughout residency, Dr. Titelbaum has enthusiastically provided us with regular toxicology lectures. We are always excited to consult with him when we have a snake envenomation or toxic ingestion case in the department.

We are lucky to have excellent teachers amongst our faculty and residents. Ultrasound Director Dr. Leoh Leon put together ‘ultrasound jeopardy,’ testing the knowledge of residents in a fun, interactive game. Our residents had a great time competing against each other while reinforcing the excelling ultrasound training skills learned in the ED.

Dr. Samyr Elbadri has also helped shape our growing residency program with his focus on teaching. After joining our faculty upon graduation from our program, he continues to promote academics as our simulation director. Through simulation, our residents work to develop better understanding of team dynamics and leadership in preparation for treating critical patients.

While our holidays this year looked different than years past, we helped keep spirits high in the department with our miniature tree and festive decorations. We look forward to this new year bringing high vaccination rates, more in-person wellness activities and less N-95s. ■