The ER Break Room

Michael Petrauskis

This is the University of Florida Department of Emergency Medicine podcast. Its purpose is to enhance the culture of the department by featuring interviews, initiatives, and accomplishments in a fun, relaxed approach.

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S4 · E24
July 7 · 58 min
Dr. Matthew Ryan
This episode features an interview with Dr. Matthew Ryan and broad stroke highlights of the past year.
S3 · E23
May 5 · 17 min
Operational Quick Hits - Integrated Patients First Unit
In this critical and time-sensitive update, the new Integrated Patients First Unit proposal is introduced with scenarios discussed.
S3 · E22
February 3 · 14 min
Operational Quick Hits - February 2026
In this operational quick hits episode, two important updates are covered: 1. Expedited Outpatient MRI Pilot 2. Admission Memoranda of Understanding in Trauma
S3 · E21
Dec 7, 2025 · 9 min
Operational Quick Hits - Code Readmit Pilot Program
This episode discusses an initiate to potentially avoid readmitting patients back in the ED within 30 days of being discharged from a UF Health hospitalist or resident internal medicine team.
S3 · E20
Nov 12, 2025 · 11 min
Operational Quick Hits - November 2025
Operational quick hits for November delivered by our favorite guest hosting duo. Updates include: MRI ordering guidelines N95 fit testing annual requirement Admitted neurosurgery patients boarding in the ED New pulmonary embolism response pathway Hospital at home update
S3 · E19
Sep 10, 2025 · 6 min
Operational Quick Hits - September 2025
In this mini-episode, a summary of recent operational changes are delivered in a fun, conversational way. Updates include: Social work rounds Neurosurgery and MRI’s MICU admission criteria Family medicine primary care availability Consultant communication Documentation reliability
S3 · E18
Aug 12, 2025 · 13 min
Operational Quick Hits - August 2025
In this mini-episode, a summary of recent operational changes are delivered in a fun, conversational way. Updates include: 1. Policy regarding interaction with consultants 2. Social work rounding and barriers to discharge 3. Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit (MSTU) updates
S3 · E17
May 4, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Dr. Judy Lucas and Dr. Graham Clifford
Check out the latest episode of The ER Break Room featuring a conversation with pediatric emergency medicine physician Dr. Judy Lucas about her life and career. We also get an update from alumnus Dr. Graham Clifford from Hawaii where he lives and practices. Dr. Gabe Gomez and the second-year medical students from the Ultrasound Interest Group winning 2nd and 3rd place at SonoSmackdown 2025 in Miami: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7305195804468600834 Event medicine physician Dr. Alison Leung interview in the Miami Herald regarding advice for music festival attendees: https://www.miamiherald.com/living/article304333716.html UF MD/MPH student Michael Mathelier's public health work and winning the prestigious U.S. Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Award and UF’s M.P.H. Public Health Practice Concentration Exemplary Student Award: https://phhp.ufl.edu/2025/04/08/m-d-m-p-h-student-honored-for-contributions-to-public-health-service/ Nursing Coordinator Taylor Smith and her son Ezra's GoFundMe pages: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-taylor-and-ezra-smith-through-this-fight https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ezra-fight-cancer-with-love Snake envenomation in Florida: a 20-year analysis of epidemiology and clinical outcomes at a tertiary medical center (UF Health of course!): https://academic.oup.com/trstmh/advance-article/doi/10.1093/trstmh/trae128/7931938?login=false
S3 · E16
Jan 7, 2025 · 42 min
Dr. Ashley Dawson and Nurse Coordinator Taylor Smith
Chief Resident Dr. Ashley Dawson reveals the fellowship match, and Adult Emergency Department Nurse Coordinator Taylor Smith discusses her career and the roles nurses perform to keep our department humming.
S3 · E15
Oct 14, 2024 · 32 min
Amy Smith and Dr. Jeffrey Katz
Season 3 of The ER Break Room kicks off with an interview with a Department of Emergency Medicine veteran and Human Resources Generalist II Amy Smith as well as a check-in with recent graduate Dr. Jeffrey Katz. As always, I lead off with updates and Highs of the Month. Dr. Beulah Augustin's SAEM24 Basic Science Award for Best Abstract and Presentation: https://emergency.med.ufl.edu/2024/09/12/dr-beulah-augustin-receives-saem-basic-science-award-for-best-abstract-and-presentation/ UF LSU Football Tailgate Donations: https://givebutter.com/UFEMxLSU UF Benefits Information: https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits/ UF Sick Leave Pool Information: https://hr.ufl.edu/leave/sick-leave/pool/
S2 · E14
Jun 17, 2024 · 52 min
Dr. Torben Becker
Get to know the force of nature that is Dr. Torben Becker including his passion for resuscitation from the pre-hospital setting into the ED and then the ICU and his life-saving work in Ghana. Dr. Nick Maldonado on the Curbsiders Teach podcast on how to teach evidence-based medicine: https://thecurbsiders.com/teach-podcast/37-teaching-evidence-based-medicine-with-dr-nicholas-maldonado 2024 Society of Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation Emerging Infectious Disease and Preparedness Grant - "MotoMeds: Preventing Child Morbidity and Mortality from Infectious Diseases in Ghana" https://www.saem.org/detail-pages/award/2024-saemf-emerging-infectious-disease-and-preparedness-grant---100-000
S2 · E13
Apr 27, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
Dr. Lars Beattie & Residency Match
In this episode, we peel back the layers of Dr. Lars Beattie's life and he unpacks this year's residency match. UF Health ECPR saves its first life: https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/health/they-said-i-died-four-times-uf-health-saves-first-patient-from-cardiac-arrest-using-extracorporeal-cardiopulmonary-resuscitation/77-8642dafd-76ce-4c1b-aa7d-862ac1effb2d Dr. Colleen Gutman's publication which won the SAEM Academy of Women in Academic Emergency Medicine First Author Research Publication Award: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2811891
S2 · E12
Mar 15, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min
Dr. Dave Meurer and Fellowship Match with Dr. Justin Sauter
Dr. Dave Meurer reflects upon his life and three decades as a University of Florida attending physician, and chief resident Dr. Justin Sauter discusses where our residents ended up in this year's fellowship match.
S2 · E11
Jan 28, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
Dr. Brandon Allen
Join Dr. Brandon Allen and I as we discuss aspects of his life and career that touch on many themes of past episodes, including athletics, family, and research. I am Human: Transforming the Culture of Medicine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCZCiZ0K57M
S2 · E10
Dec 6, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
Research with Dr. Faheem Guirgis and Matt Shaw
Vice Chair of Research Dr. Faheem Guirgis talks about his career and vision for the department's research mission. Matt Shaw explains how he got into research in emergency medicine and his role in clinical trials. Free UF counseling information and appointment request: https://eap.ufl.edu/counseling/on-campus-therapists/ Dr. Carolyn Holland is a musician with The Gainesville Pops! https://www.gainesvillepops.com/ Dr. Faheem Guirgis was a guest on the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine’s Emergency Care Podcast (episodes 4 and 5) highlighting novel approaches in sepsis and his research. https://www.saem.org/education/podcasts/saem-emergency-care-podcast/current-and-novel-approaches-to-sepsis-detection-in-the-emergency-department
S1 · E9
Oct 22, 2023 · 57 min
Parenting in Medicine - Dr. Taylor Zeglam, Dr. Eric Nordhues, & Dr. Tim Fisher
In this special parenting in medicine episode, faculty attending Dr. Taylor Zeglam, second year resident Dr. Eric Nordhues, and intern resident Dr. Tim Fisher discuss having and raising children while balancing their careers as physicians.
S1 · E8
Aug 18, 2023 · 49 min
Dr. Jennifer Light and the Pediatric ER
Learn about the life and career of legendary Dr. Jennifer Light, how the Pediatric ER was founded, and how to be happy in retirement.
S1 · E7
Jun 29, 2023 · 49 min
Physician Athlete Edition - Dr. David Roberts and Julian Smith
Hear the perspective of UF undergraduate student-athlete swimmer and NCAA Champion Julian Smith who has been interning in the Department of Emergency Medicine. Marvel at the extraordinary life and mindset of Residency Assistant Program Director and Olympic bronze medalist Dr. David Roberts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Roberts_(pole_vaulter) https://olympics.com/en/athletes/david-luther-roberts https://floridagators.com/sports/mens-swimming-and-diving/roster/julian--smith/16062
S1 · E6
May 22, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Dr. Mary Patterson and Dr. Meredith Thompson
Discover Dr. Meredith Thompson's study findings regarding job satisfaction and workload among emergency medicine residency faculty, and learn about the remarkable career and life of the University of Florida Department of Emergency Medicine Chair Dr. Mary Patterson. ACEP Rock Star Volunteer Dr. Tricia Swan https://www.acep.org/who-we-are/about-us/volunteering2/volunteering/volunteer-spotlight-tricia-swan A National Survey of Job Satisfaction and Workload Among Emergency Medicine (EM) Residency Faculty https://assets.cureus.com/uploads/original_article/pdf/137882/20230316-16039-1oc3f30.pdf
S1 · E5
Apr 8, 2023 · 51 min
Dr. Matt Shannon, Dr. Lars Beattie & Residency Match, and Highs of the Month
Learn about some of the department's highs of the month, recap the residency match with Dr. Lars Beattie, and get to know Director of Community Emergency Medicine Matt Shannon a whole lot better.

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