Current CREATOR Scholars

CREATORS Scholars

CREATORS Scholar in Medical Education Research and Scholarship

  • Shannon M. LaBoy, M.D.

    Shannon M. LaBoy, M.D.

    Assistant Professor

    Associate Chair, Education; Program Director, Neurology Residency; Clerkship Director, Neurology

    Specializes in Neurology; Neuromuscular Medicine

     

Area of Interest: AI and Medical Education

Medical Education Research Area: Can AI-Assisted Conversations Improve Individualized Learning Plans Among Neurology Residents?

Medical Education Research/Scholarship Training: Completing a Master’s Degree (MAE) in Program Evaluation in Educational Environments through the University of Florida. Estimated graduation XXXX

Example of Achievements to Date: Provided internal and external invited lectures related to AI in medical education, submitted three AI related medical education grants, currently implementing study. Upon completion of the study, write manuscript and submit to relevant journal and to national meetings for presentation.

Promoted to Associate Chair for Education, Department of Neurology, UF Jacksonville; Teach, Learn, Care Together Ambassador

CREATORS Scholar in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

  • Karin Vangura, M.D.

    Karin Vangura, M.D.

    Assistant Professor

    Medical Director, Pre-admisstion Testing Clinic; Interim Medical Director, Operating Room at UF Health North

    Specializes in Anesthesiology

     

Area of Interest:

  1. Pre-operative Anesthesia Testing Protocol Development for GLP-1 Patients Undergoing Surgery;
  2. Gastric POCUS Training for Anesthesia Providers for certification through ASA (American Anesthesia Society)

QI Project: (Medical education project) Gastric POCUS Simulation Training for Anesthesia Providers; (QI) Does the implementation of a PAT protocol for nurses identify patients on GLP-1 medications prior to surgery? Does the implementation of a PAT protocol for nurses regarding patients on GLP-1 medications reduce the number of surgery cancellations?

QIPS Training: Completed Green-Belt Training, UF Health Jacksonville; Obtained ASA Gastric POCUS Certification

Example of Achievements to Date: Submitted an abstract to SEA (Society of Educators in Anesthesia) 2026 Conference, presented at the Northeast Florida Association for Healthcare Quality, mentored two anesthesiologists who became certified in Gastric POCUS, created an icon for the PAT status board indicating the presence of GLP-1 medications on the MAR and created a smart phrase in EPIC with plans to insert study protocol as a template in EPIC. Anticipates submitting workshop to Fall 2026 SEA Conference and submitting a manuscript to MedEdPORTAL.

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