April 4, 2024

April 2024 Center for Simulation and Innovation Updates

Read more below to see what our Center for Simulation and Innovation has been up to! Immersive Simulation Experience: Navigating Trauma Scenarios in the Emergency Department In the bustling environment of the emergency department, a simulated trauma scenario unfolds with precision and intensity, overseen by leaders of the emergency department and trauma services (Dr. Vassy, […]

When Family Medicine Meets Public Health

Meet PGY-2 Family Medicine resident Dr. Sonia Richards and learn how her passion for both medicine and public health led her to serve underserved individuals through a partnership with local paramedics. My first encounter with Northeast Georgia Medical Center was in 1997 when I came to Gainesville from Florida to teach nursing at Brenau University. […]

March 8, 2024

Meet Our New Family Medicine Chief Residents!

NGMC GME would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Shany Freund Maravankin and Dr. Nathan Boys as its newest Family Medicine Chief Residents! Hear what they have to say about their new leadership roles below! “I am thrilled to be a part of the Family Medicine’s leadership as Chief Resident! My plan as Chief […]

February 29, 2024

March 2024 Center for Simulation and Innovation Updates

Read more below to see what our Center for Simulation and Innovation has been up to! Enhancing Emergency Preparedness with an Interdisciplinary Approach in Labor and Delivery Units In a recent series of in situ simulations conducted at the Gainesville campus in labor and delivery and mother/baby units, healthcare professionals engaged in hands-on training to […]

February 28, 2024

Happy Ramadan from NGMC GME!

PGY-2 Emergency Medicine resident Dr. Hawa Henderson introduces you to Ramadan as well as herself! Read more below! A Little About Me I’m Dr. Hawa Henderson. I was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a doctor. Something that has always kept me motivated […]

February 1, 2024

Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Awarded Full Accreditation

We are pleased to announce the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship program has been awarded full accreditation for the next 10 years by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This accreditation review verifies that our program meets the highest standards as it pertains to training the next generation of cardiologists. We are thrilled at this […]

November 30, 2023

Fellow Research Spotlight – Dr. Jeffrey Jacob

Meet Dr. Jeffrey Jacob, one of our Cardiovascular Disease fellows, and learn about some of the exciting research projects he’s been involved with here at NGMC! Read more below. Dr. Jacob was born in Haiti and raised in Orlando, Florida. He stayed near Orlando to complete his undergraduate studies at the University of Central Florida […]

November 2, 2023

Palliative Medicine Fellow Simulations: Enhancing Skills in Patient Assessment, Communication and Collaborative Decision-Making

Learn about the innovative way that our Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellows are training to be the best in their field! Palliative care is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on providing comprehensive care to patients with serious illnesses, aiming to improve their quality of life and alleviate suffering. As Hospice and Palliative Medicine […]

October 31, 2023

From the Front Line to the OR

Meet PGY-4 General Surgery resident and veteran Dr. Ryan Anderson and learn more about him below! You are one of several veteran residents here at NGMCGME. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself, where you are from, what branch of service you served in, and when you served? I’m married to my wife, […]

October 3, 2023

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by reading two of our residents’ perspectives below! Amanda Lemus, MD PGY-1 Family Medicine Resident To me, Hispanic Heritage Month is about celebrating diversity and sharing our culture with others. My parents immigrated from Honduras and have raised me to be in touch with my roots. This month reminds me of […]