UF Department of Neurology Administration

On April 14th, 2023 the College of Medicine alumna Lauren Reoma, M.D. '11 was recently recognized as a member of the 2023 cohort of the University of Florida's 40 under 40 honorees. The distinction recognizes achievements by alumni who are "going greater" in their communities and professions. Please help us congratulate Lauren on this honorable achievement! The Doctor Gator article can be found at: College of Medicine alumna selected as 2023 UF 40 Under 40 honoree - Doctor Gator (ufl.edu)

As we celebrate National Doctors’ Day, we want to recognize our UF Department of Neurology faculty, residents and fellows for their invaluable contributions to our patients and communities. Within the department, we have 65 faculty, 32 residents, and 23 fellows. We thank each of you for the hard work and dedication you have for the department, students and patients. You have dedicated your lives to improving the health of others, and that means forming special bonds of trust with patients, who open their lives to you in moments of great vulnerability and great triumph. The confidence patients place in you is not earned overnight, but is built through years of sustained effort characterized by empathy, respect and a deep sense of responsibility. Whether driving scientific breakthroughs and medical advancements, preparing future doctors to deliver the highest quality of care or devoting yourself to the needs of patients, you have made a lasting difference in the lives of so many people and continue to do so every day. Thank you!

Congratulations to our own Dr. Jaffee, who has been named the new Chair of the Department of Neurology! We are excited to have you at the helm of the Department, Dr. Jaffee, and we look forward to all that will be accomplished under your leadership.

Dr. Okun thank you for leaving a lasting legacy that we can continue to build upon in the future! We are happy that you are still serving as a leader in One Neurology as the executive director of the Norman Fixel Institute.

Michael S. Jaffee, M.D., named chair of UF Department of Neurology University of Florida neurologist Michael S. Jaffee, M.D., an expert in brain injury and sleep medicine, has been named chair of the UF College of Medicine’s department of neurology.

As we begin the month of March, we would like to take the time to acknowledge Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month. MS is a chronic neurological disease that impacts the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves affecting nearly one million people in the US. We encourage you to check out Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (mymsaa.org) to learn more about the disease and how you can support those around you. Please wear orange this month to demonstrate our unified support of all those suffering from MS.

Congratulations to Dr. Katharina Busl, recipient of the 2023 University of Florida department of neurology’s Clinical Excellence Award, and to Dr. Yulia Orlova, recipient of the department’s Rising Star Clinical Faculty Award. The new annual awards are sponsored by the UF College of Medicine Faculty Council and serve as nominations for college-level clinical awards.

Huge congratulations to Dr. Michael Jaffee, Vice-Chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of Florida, on the release of his book called Navigating the Challenges of Concussion trending #1 in new releases in Neurology on Amazon. Navigating the Challenges of Concussion is an informative read whether you are a patient with limited healthcare knowledge or you are a Neurologist yourself. Complete with a comprehensive dive into brain injuries, the book debunks common misconceptions, includes information about new treatments, and tells compelling patient stories. Check out the link below to purchase the book: Navigating the Challenges of Concussion (Brain and Life Books): 9780190630119: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com

Through our Superstar Highlight Series, we'll be shining a spotlight on the people and personalities that power our Department and exemplify what makes our Administrative Team integral to our success. These individuals consistently demonstrate the commitment and support that enables us to stand out as one of the leading Neurology Departments in the nation.

Today we shine our spotlight on Jessica Thompson, our Fiscal Assistant III, who has been with the department for less than a year. Read below to find out more about Jessica!

Through our Superstar Highlight Series, we'll be shining a spotlight on the people and personalities that power our Department and exemplify what makes our Administrative Team integral to our success. These individuals consistently demonstrate the commitment and support that enables us to stand out as one of the leading Neurology Departments in the nation.

Today we shine our spotlight on Daniel Medal, our Fiscal Assistant, who has been with the department for less than a year. Read below to find out more about Daniel!

The Administrative Team was overcome with pride to learn that a certain Neurology resident delivered a little Holiday cheer with the trademark kindness and integrity that makes the UF Health community so strong.

Last week, Dr. David Emch found a wallet in a parking lot; not content with leaving it be, he went out of his way to find the wallet's owner and deliver it to him with all its contents intact.

We applaud Dr. Emch's exemplary character and we are proud to have him as a part of UF Health Neurology!

"Wallet found!! This angel knocked on my door this evening with my wallet advising he found it in the parking lot. $300+ still inside and refusing ANY cash. There are still good people out there! He refused the reward!
Neurology at UF health will be much better because they have you. Thank You! Thank you! Thank you again. This goes down as a miracle in my book."

Earlier this month, MLB welcomed Dr. Michael Jaffee at the 2022 Baseball Winter Meetings in San Diego, CA, to speak to all MLB medical personnel.
Dr. Jaffee shared his expertise about the intersection of sleep and injuries due to concussion and travel and sleep issues and their implications for athletic performance.

Well done, Dr. Jaffee, you are an inspiration to us all!

Help us congratulate Jennifer Shipley on being selected as a recipient of the AAN 2023 Coordinator Recognition Award! Jennifer is an incredible asset to our team and has been with the department since 2006. The heart of any residency program is its coordinator, and we are truly lucky to have Jennifer a part of this team!

Dr. Christina Wilson is the director of University of Florida’s neurology residency program & interim chief of the vascular neurology division. She’s a leader in graduate medical education and stroke care and is the local primary investigator for several national stroke trials.

Join the Department of Neurology in celebrating Epilepsy awareness month! One in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy at some point in their lifetime and an estimated 3.4 million people in the US are living with epilepsy. Despite epilepsy being a prevalent neurological disease, it remains largely misunderstood by the general public. Epilepsy awareness month is very important as it allows the opportunity to teach others what a seizure is and how to be supportive of those who are living with epilepsy. Show your support by wearing a purple ribbon to spread awareness across the community!

See the UF Neurology Epilepsy webpage for more information: https://neurology.ufl.edu/divisions/epilepsy/

Please join the Department of Neurology in recognizing the unique skills of our nurse practitioners during National Nurse Practitioner Week November 13-19, 2022.

The theme for NP week this year is: Rising to meet the needs of patients. Our nurse practitioners provide safe and high-quality care to our patients each and every day. Their teamwork and support contributes to our outstanding patient experience and the success of UF Health. NPs truly make this organization a special place to work as well as the best place to receive care!

The simplest way you can celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week is to say “thank you” to any nurse practitioner you know and let them know you appreciate the work they are doing.

Happy Veterans Day!

The Department of Neurology is eternally grateful to all of those men and women who have fought and served for our country. We proudly honor all those who have served and are still serving. We wish you and your family a happy, safe, and peaceful Veterans Day.

Thank you!

Join us in celebrating National First-Gen Day, where we honor the resilient, courageous individuals who were the first in their families to earn a degree in higher education. They demonstrate that with perseverance you can surmount any obstacle, inspiring us all to reach for the futures we often only dream about.

Today we shine the spotlight on two members of our Admin Team, Allison Castiblanco and AJ Yarbrough, both of whom are first-generation college graduates! If you see them today I encourage you to join us in showing our support and congratulations on all their accomplishments.

Through our Superstar Highlight Series, we'll be shining a spotlight on the people and personalities that power our Department and exemplify what makes our Administrative Team integral to our success. These individuals consistently demonstrate the commitment and support that enables us to stand out as one of the leading Neurology Departments in the nation.

Today we shine our spotlight on Adrienne Smith, our Administrative Specialist, who has been with the department for a little over a year. Read below to find out more about Adrienne!

Through our Superstar Highlight Series, we'll be shining a spotlight on the people and personalities that power our Department and exemplify what makes our Administrative Team integral to our success. These individuals consistently demonstrate the commitment and support that enables us to stand-out as one of the leading Neurology Departments in the nation.

Today we shine our spotlight on Polly Glatti, our HR Manager, who has been with the department for 25 years. Read below to find out more about Polly!

Admin teams who celebrate together stay together. Fun day full of celebration and camaraderie.

In honor of gratitude day, we would like to recognize Santerria and Tammy for their exemplary service to our Neuromedicine patients. We are incredibly grateful for their demonstrated dedication to our patients and our clinic. Our talented team is the very foundation of what makes UF Health so special.

We are excited to announce the Summer 2023 Department of Neurology Administrative Internship at UF Health. Our internship offers the opportunity to collaborate with physician leaders and department administration on projects spanning finance, strategy, analytics, and organizational culture. This learning experience will offer a diverse array of professional opportunities that include both collaborative & independent project management, clinical & administrative shadowing/observational opportunities, and fosters an environment of autonomy for interns to pursue additional professional exposure in areas of interest, unique to each student. Experience preceptorship from Executive Administrator AJ Yarbrough and former UF MHA alumni Austin Sneed, Assistant Director, and Sam Milligan, Revenue Cycle Analyst. Previous Department of Neurology Interns have gone on to serve in organizations such as Kaiser Permanente, Seattle Children’s Hospital, UAB Health, Tufts Medical Center, Ochsner Health, UF Health, and more.

Our application period opens November 28th and closes December 2nd. The internship is paid with the opportunity to continue the program into the fall and spring. For more application information, please see our website at https://neurology.ufl.edu/education/graduate-health-administration-internship/application-materials/.

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