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Mark Chaet, M. D. Dean, Orlando Regional Campus
Orlando Regional Campus Dean Mark Chaet, M. D., in the center, and Michael McBath, former president of the Retired NFL Players Association, are interviewed by Meredith McDonough on WESH2 in Orlando.
Students provide health screenings to former NFL players
Orlando Regional Campus third-year medical students, led by campus Dean Mark Chaet, M. D., and supported by faculty Melodie Mope, M. D., and Varesh Patel, M. D., had the opportunity to assist 60 former NFL players and their families receive complimentary executive health screenings, courtesy of the Professional Athletes Foundation and NFL Players Association( NFLPA) and the Living Heart Foundation.
The screenings included EKGs, carotid artery scans, bloodwork, body composition analysis and blood pressure checks and provided the players with essential health insights and education. The medical students supported the event by performing body composition assessments and recording vital signs, such as blood pressure. It was a valuable opportunity to encourage former players to take charge of their own health.
Approximately 140 NFL Player Alumni live in the Central Florida area. Orlando is one of five sites nationally that provides annual NFL player alumni executive physicals and wellness education and support.
Chaet and Retired NFL Players Association past-president, Michael McBath, had the opportunity to share information about this event on WESH 2 News and the CW 18.
Orlando Regional Campus Ultrasound Workshop
On Feb. 19, fourth-year medical student Cristina Sanchez-Benitez organized an ultrasound workshop for FSU medical students, led by Jesus Roa, M. D., FSU College of Medicine Orlando campus Emergency Medicine clerkship director, and emergency medicine faculty and fellows from Orlando Health.
Ultrasound fellows Tyler Moriarty, M. D., and Grace Brown, M. D., began with a brief presentation on ultrasound fundamentals. This was followed by small-group EFAST( Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma) practice.
The hands-on portion was taught by Moriarty, Brown, William Waite and Roa, emergency medicine physicians at Orlando Health. Roa provided real-time feedback on technique, image interpretation and identification of abnormal findings. The workshop aimed to equip students with practical ultrasound skills for clinical rotations and encourage ongoing practice at their regional campus.
The workshop was attended by approximately 20 participants, including thirdand fourth-year medical students as well as Physician Assistant students. Student volunteers acted as patients. Overall, the program was a huge success. Students especially appreciated the hands-on format and real-time feedback.
Jesus Roa, M. D., shares ultrasound details with Cristina Sanchez-Benitez.
Taking part in the executive health screenings were, from left, Shahani Perera, Melodie Mope, M. D., Marina Zakhary, Mark Chaet, M. D., Maryselle Cabrera, Aziz Khan, Varesh Patel, M. D., and Neil Patel.
Nothing beats hands-on experience. Taking part in the ultrasound workshop were, in front, Jesus Roa, M. D., and volunteer patient Marina Zakhary; in back, Kimberly Keenan, Katelyn Cornelius, Aziz Khan, Sarah Blackburn and Nick Davis.
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