Congratulations to our graduating third-years! We are grateful for the leadership you’ve exhibited over the years, and we look forward to celebrating all of your accomplishments moving forward. Good luck to all in your future endeavors. As we say goodbye to our seniors, we are thrilled to welcome the Class of 2023 to our family! It’s a unique and exciting time to be starting residency in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we know you are going to come in and meet the challenge head on.

We’d also like to take a moment to celebrate several members of our team who have been recognized within our hospital for their outstanding contributions. Dr. David Caro received the UF Meritorious Service Award for his great accomplishments this year as our program director and as the hospital’s Disaster Medical Officer, where he led our charge against COVID-19. Dr. Tom Morrissey won the College of Medicine Excellence in Student Education Award. This honor is awarded to the faculty member deemed the most outstanding teacher as selected by the medical students. Additionally, our very own Dr. Michael Gast, PGY-3 won the Ann Harwood-Nuss Resident Advocate Award for his contributions in improving the educational and work environment of his fellow residents. Congratulations, everyone!