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CURRICULUM VITAE

 

Michael E. Mahla, M.D.

 

 

PRESENT APPOINTMENT

 

Professor, Departments of Anesthesiology and Neurosurgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida,  2001 ‑ present

Associate Chairman for Education, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, 1998 – present

Residency Program Director, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, 2001 – present

Member, Brain Institute, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1990 - present

Director, Intraoperative Neurologic Monitoring Laboratory, Shands Hospital at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1993 – present

Chief, Division of Neurosurgical Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, 2000 – present

 

DATE OF BIRTH:  March 8, 1953, Wilmington, Delaware

 

 

EDUCATION

 

B.S., magna cum laude (special attainments in Chemistry), Davidson College, Davidson, North      Carolina, 1975

M.D., Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1979

Internship, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC, 1979‑1980

Residency, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC, 1980‑1983

Fellowship in Neuroanesthesia, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, 1982

 

 

APPOINTMENTS

 

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, 1983‑1988

Director, Anesthesiology Residency Training Program, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC, 1986‑1988

Co-Director, Intraoperative Neurologic Monitoring Laboratory, Shands Hospital at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1988-1993

Assistant Professor, Departments of Anesthesiology and Neurosurgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, 1988‑1993

Chief, Division of Neurosurgical Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, 1992-1996


Assistant Chairman for Education, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, 1995-1998

Associate Professor, Departments of Anesthesiology and Neurosurgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, 1993 ‑ 2001

 

 

MILITARY SERVICE:  Active duty, U.S. Army Medical Corps, 1979‑1988

 

 

LICENSURE:  Florida #45109

 

 

BOARDS

 

American Board of Anesthesiology, Diplomate, 1984

     Recertification July 3, 2000

National Board of Medical Examiners (Parts I, II, III), 1980

 

 

HONORS AND AWARDS

 

Alpha Omega Alpha, 1979

American Chemical Society, Achievement Award for Original Research, 1974

The Best Doctors in America, Anesthesiology (Neuroanesthesia), 1993

The Best Doctors in America:  Southeast Region, 1996-1997

Davidson College

     Sandy Black Memorial Award for Outstanding Rising Senior Premedical Student, 1974

     Second Honor Graduate, 1975

Jefferson Medical College, Lemmon Prize in Anesthesiology, 1979

North Carolina Fellow Scholarship Award, 1972

Omicron Delta Kappa, 1975

Phi Beta Kappa, 1975

Society for Technology in Anesthesia

     Outstanding Abstract Award, 1996 (with Sidi S, Messenger G)

University of Florida College of Medicine

     Outstanding Teacher Merit Award, 1990

          Department of Anesthesiology

               Atlas Award (for excess responsibility), 2000

               Meritorious Service Award, 2000

               Outstanding Teacher Award, 1988, 1993

               Teacher of the Year Award, 1994

               Teaching Merit Award, 1989

               Haven M. Perkins, MD Award, 2001


EDITORIAL BOARDS

 

Anesthesia and Analgesia, Ad Hoc Consultant, 1995 – present

Anesthesiology, Ad Hoc Consultant, 1995 – present

Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, Section Coeditor:  Case Conference of the University of Florida, 1992 - present

Journal of Clinical Monitoring, Ad Hoc Consultant, 1990 ‑ present

 

 

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

 

American Medical Association, 1979 - present

American Society of Anesthesiologists, 1981 - present

American Society of Neurologic Monitoring, 1989 - present

Association of University Anesthesiologists, 1993 - present

Florida Society of Anesthesiologists, 1988 - present

Society for Neurosurgical Anesthesia and Critical Care, 1985 - present

 

 

VISITING PROFESSORSHIPS

 

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, April 1986

Walter Reed Army Hospital, Washington, DC, March 27-28, 1989

Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, December 19, 1990

Department of Anesthesiology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, May 13, 1991

Department of Anesthesiology, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, June 4-5, 1991

University of Arkansas, Department of Anesthesiology, Little Rock, Arkansas, March 18-21,      1992

Geisinger Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology, Dansville, Pennsylvania, March 31-     April 1, 1992

New York University, Department of Anesthesiology, New York, New York, May 5-6, 1992

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Department of Anesthesiology, Bethesda, Maryland, November 19-20, 1992

University of Virginia College of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Charlottesville, Virginia, April 14, 1993

University of Indiana College of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Indianapolis, Indiana,  February 15-16, 1994

Georgetown University Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology, Washington, DC, May 18, 1994

Pennsylvania State University, Department of Anesthesiology, Hershey, Pennsylvania, February 25-28, 1997

 

 

TEACHING, ADVISING, AND INSTRUCTIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 

University of Florida College of Medicine

     Department of Anesthesiology

          Morning Conferences

               Case discussion, January 8, 1993

               Case discussion, January 15, 1993

               A Star Trek approach to anesthesia: case conference, March 23, 1993

               Clinical conference: neuroanesthesia, June 1, 1993

               Review session: neuroanesthesia, June 21, 1993

               Airway emergencies, July 22, 1993

               Volume status panelist, August 10, 1993

               Preoperative evaluation of the patient with neurologic disease, August 30, 1993

               Case discussion, September 3, 1993

               Rational use of narcotics, September 8, 1993

               Case discussion, September 11, 1993

               Case discussion, September 24, 1993

               The patient with a posterior fossa Mass, January 18, 19, and 20, 1994

               Case discussion, January 21, 1994

               Problem-based learning session, February 17, 1994

               Problem based learning session 2: part II, March 1, 1994

               Problem based learning session 3: part I, March 15, 1994

               Problem based learning session 3: part II, March 17, 1994

               Case discussion, April 22, 1994

               Review: neuroanesthesia, June 28, 1994

               An introduction to problem based learning, July 18, 1994

               Airway emergencies, July 28, 1994

               Case discussion, September 9, 1994

               Anesthesia jeopardy: introductory topics, September 15, 1994

               Case discussion, September 23, 1994

               Neuroanatomy and preoperative planning, September 27, 1994

   Electrophysiologic monitoring of the brain and spinal cord I, October 24, 1994

               Electrophysiologic monitoring of the brain and spinal cord II, October 25, 1994

               Anesthesia for carotid endarterectomy, October 26, 1994

               Anesthesia jeopardy, October 27, 1994

               Cervical spine operations, November 1, 1994

               Thoracolumbar spine operations, November 8, 1994

               Case discussion, November 18, 1994

               Facial nerve and EMG monitoring, December 14, 1994

               Case discussion, December 16, 1994

               Intracranial pressure and transcranial Doppler, December 21, 1994

               Case discussion, January 6, 1995

               The larynx: form and function, February 13, 1995

               Case discussion, April 7, 1995

               Preparing for oral boards, June 19, 1995

               ABA case reporting system, June 27, 1959

               Case discussion, June 30, 1995

               Introduction to preoperative evaluation, July 10, 1995

               Hands-on workshop I: difficult airway, August 2, 1995

               Hands-on workshop II: difficult airway, August 7, 1995

               Case discussion August 25, 1995

               Anesthesia jeopardy: basic topics I, September 20, 1995

               Introduction to the resident review seminar, September 21, 1995

               Anesthesia jeopardy: basic topics II, September 25, 1995

               Open forum, September 28, 1995

               Open forum, October 3, 1995

               Which drug is best, December 4, 1995

               The patient with rheumatologic diseases, January 30, 1996

               Problems on cardiopulmonary bypass, March 4, 1996

          Problems on cardiopulmonary bypass, March 11, 1996

               The scope of neurologic monitoring, April 3, 1996

               Case discussion, April 5, 1996

               How best to monitor carotid surgery, April 29, 1996

               Case discussion, May 3, 1996

               Monitoring the spine, May 13, 1996

               Monitoring evoked potentials, May 21, 1996

               Board review: neuroanesthesia, June 17, 1996

               Introduction to preoperative evaluation, July 2, 1996

               Positioning and peripheral nerve injuries, August 19, 1996

               The patient with epidermolysis bullosa: A Medline exercise, August 21, 1996

               Resident review seminars, September 18, 1996

               Introduction to problem based learning, October 1, 1996

               Clinical conference: neuroanesthesia, October 14, 1996

               UF anesthesiology 1997: implications for residency training, October 28, 1996

               Clinical conference: neuroanesthesia II, October 30, 1996

               Case discussion, November 22, 1996

               Neurologic problems in the obstetric patient, December 16, 1996

               Case discussion, January 3, 1997

               Anesthesia for carotid endarterectomy, January 27, 1997

               Perioperative diagnosis of ischemia, panelist, February 10, 1997

               Case discussion, May 9, 1997

               Board review: neuroanesthesia, June 25, 1997

               Introduction to preoperative evaluations, July 2, 1997

               Introduction to problem-based learning, July 21, 1997

               Introduction to resident review seminars, September 3, 1997

               Case discussion: laser fire, September 5, 1997

               Basic neuroanatomy, October 27, 1997

               Fluid management, November 10, 1997

               Electrophysiologic monitoring, November 12, 1997

               Simulator PBL, TCD, EEG and EP workshops, December 8 and 9, 1997

               Cervical spine procedures and airway management, December 15, 1997

               Simulator PBL, TCD, EEG and EP workshops, December 18 and 19, 1997               

               The larynx: form and function, January 5, 1998

               Alternative intubation methods, January 20, 1998

               Neuroanesthesia jeopardy, January 26, 1998

               Assessing anesthetic depth: EEG, BIS, EMG or bunk, January 27, 1998

               Neuroanesthesia and ENT jeopardy I, February 9, 1998

               Neuroanesthesia and ENT jeopardy II, February 16, 1998

               Assessing anesthetic depth: EEG, BIS, EMG or bunk, February 26, 1998

               Anesthesia jeopardy, May 4, 1998

               Assessing anesthetic depth: EEG, BIS, EMG or bunk, May 11, 1998

               Jeopardy playoffs, June 8, 9, and 10, 1998

               Board review: neuroanesthesia, June 15, 1998

               Assessing anesthetic depth: EEG, BIS, EMG or bunk, June 24, 1998

               Introduction to preoperative evaluation, July 6, 1998

               Introduction to problem-based learning, July 20, 1998

               Case discussion, July 24, 1998

               Preoperative evaluation of the patient with neurologic disease, August 20, 1998

               Positioning under anesthesia, August 24, 1998

               Positioning under anesthesia, August 31, 1998

               Introductory jeopardy, September 16 and 17, 1998

               The larynx: form and function, September 21, 1998

               The difficult airway: jeopardy, October 29, 1998

               Hypnosis seminar I, November 18, 1998

               Pain jeopardy, December 1, 1998

               Case discussion, January 8, 1999

               Cervical epidurals: not just a pain in the neck anymore, January 20, 1999

               Regional jeopardy, February 1, 1999

               Head trauma: types and management, February 10, 1999

               Spinal cord trauma: the view of the anesthesiologist, March 4, 1999

               Trauma jeopardy, March 17, 1999

               Hypnosis: induction techniques, March 30, 1999

               Evaluation of the cervical spine, April 6, 1999

               Neuroanesthesia case conference, May 18, 1999

               Neuroanesthesia board review, June 1, 1999

               Jeopardy playoffs, June 9, 1999

               Jeopardy playoffs, June 14 and 15, 1999

               Case discussion, June 18, 1999

               Case discussion, July 2, 1999

               Preoperative evaluation III: respiratory, July 12, 1999

               Preoperative evaluation VII: the central nervous system, July 19, 1999

               Drugs V: rational use of opiates, August 26, 1999

               Monitoring III: neurologic, September 16, 1999

               Drugs V: rational use of opiates, part II, September 22, 1999

               Monitoring III: part II, evoked potentials, September 23, 1999

               Jeopardy I: basic topics, November 1, 1999

               Jeopardy II: basic topics, November 3, 1999

               Jeopardy III: obstetrics, November 8, 1999

               Jeopardy IV: obstetrics, November 10, 1999

               Carotid vascular surgery, November 17, 1999

               Jeopardy: the EEG, November 23, 1999

               Anesthesia for noninvasive spine surgery, November 24, 1999

               Principles and practice of neurologic monitoring, December 13, 1999

               Clinical conference, February 1, 2000

               Jeopardy VI: pediatrics, February 7, 2000

               Jeopardy VII: pediatrics, February 15, 2000

               Jeopardy VIII: pediatrics, February 16, 2000

               BIS monitoring for ambulatory surgery, March 1, 2000

               Patient selection for ambulatory surgery, March 21, 2000

               JCAHO issues, March 28 and 29, 2000

               Jeopardy I, ambulatory anesthesia, April 4, 2000

               Jeopardy II, ambulatory anesthesia, April 5, 2000

               Basic concepts in pharmacology I, April 10, 2000

               Basic concepts in pharmacology II, April 11, 2000

              Rational use of opiates, April 2000

               Basic concepts in pharmacology III, May 1, 2000

               Basic concepts in pharmacology IV, May 2, 2000

               Jeopardy I, pharmacology, May 23, 2000

               Jeopardy II, ambulatory anesthesia, May 30, 2000

               Jeopardy playoffs, June 6 and 7, 2000

               Case discussion, June 9, 2000

               Final jeopardy, June 12, 2000

               Neuroanesthesia board review, June 19, 2000

               Preoperative I: introduction to the preoperative evaluation, July 10, 2000

               Preoperative evaluation V: the central nervous system, July 26, 2000

               Neurologic monitoring, August 24, 2000

               Evaluation of the cervical spine: anesthetic implications, August 28, 2000

               Introduction to the EEG bispectral index, September 5, 2000

          Department of Surgery

               Positioning in anesthesia and surgery, August 19, 1998

               Neurologic monitoring during surgery: what it has to offer a surgeon, April 14, 1999

               Accidental head injury, December 8, 1999

 

           Jeopardy: At the conclusion of every teaching block, six resident teams compete in a Jeopardy game based on the lectures in the teaching block. Based on lecture content and on the ABA content outline for each topic, jeopardy style questions are composed and divided into categories as on the original television game. The team with the most points at the end of an academic year is treated to a dinner at a local restaurant. There are 12-14 jeopardy games in addition to final playoffs at the end of each year. I am responsible for coordinating all Jeopardy activities.

 

          Resident Review Seminars: Based on the results of annual in-training examinations, topics are identified where our residents performed below the national average. I assign two-to-three of these topics to each resident and the resident prepares a one-page handout (in a specific editorial format) on the topic. I edit these handouts and they are published in a booklet each May to assist the residents in studying for the next examination. I am responsible for conducting mock public oral examinations during the 3rd and 4th Thursday of each month of the academic year except July and August. These examinations are designed to teach residents performance strategies for the ABA Oral Examination and to actually provide teaching material on the identified topics.

 

 

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

 

American Society of Anesthesiologists

     Committee on Panels, adjunct, 1994 - present

     Residency Review Committee for Anesthesiology Site Reviewer, 2000 – present

     Subcommittee on Clinical Neurosciences, 1997 - present

American Society of Neurologic Monitoring

     Advisory Board, 1992 - present

     Board of Directors, 1998 - present

     Executive Council, 1989‑1991

Florida Society of Anesthesiologists

     Education/Regular Sessions Committee, 1998 - present

     Original Publications Subcommittee, 1998 - present

State of Florida, Division of Children's Medical Services, Permanent Consultant

Shands Hospital at the University of Florida

     Operating Room Committee, 2000 - present

     Operating Room Team Leader, Vascular, 1998 - present

University of Florida

     Brain Institute

          Space Planning Work Team, 1993-1995

     College of Medicine

          Committee for Student Advisement, 1992 - present

          Curriculum Committee, 1990 - present

          Department of Anesthesiology

               Clinical Competence Committee (ad hoc), 1989 – present (Chair 2000 – present)

               Clinical Faculty Executive Committee, 2000 - present

               Coordinated Anesthesia Care Committee (ex officio), 1996 - present

               Faculty Council, Representative, 1989

               Library Committee, 1995 - present

               Medical Student Education Committee, 1992-1999

               Operating Room Committee Representative, 1997 - present

               Resident Education Committee, 1992-1993

               Resident Education/Recruitment Committee, 1988‑2000 (Chairman 1991-2000)

               Resident Recruitment Committee, 2000 – present (Chair)

          Fourth Year Elective Program, Director, 1990-1995

          Institutional Committee for Graduate Medical Education, 1995 - present

          Search Committee for Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology, 1992


 

 

BIBLIOGRAPHY

 

Michael E. Mahla, M.D.