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WHAT: A recent survey conducted by the Florida State University College of Medicine shows that Florida has fewer doctors than previously thought and predicts a doctor decline over the next five years.  To combat the physician shortage, medical education at the medical school level and residency level is more important than ever.  And now, thanks to a new Emergency Medicine Residency Program offered by Florida Hospital and Florida Emergency Physicians, P.A., (FEP), there will be more Emergency Medicine doctors in Central Florida.  Be there on Monday, December 17, 2007, when Florida Hospital announces details of a new residency program at Florida Hospital East Orlando that will increase the hospital’s commitment to education, patient care, and the physician supply.  This new residency program will support the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine and will also become a means to recruit and retain the best Emergency Medicine doctors in Central Florida.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Because of the physician shortage, some Florida lawmakers are pushing legislation to increase residency programs and funding in Florida.  Florida Hospital is still applying to the state and federal government for funding for the residency program. 

BACKGROUND: Florida Hospital currently operates residencies in Allopathic Family Medicine, Osteopathic Family Medicine including Neuro-Musculoskeletal Medicine, Podiatry, and General Surgery, as well as fellowships in Geriatrics, Obstetrics, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Gynecologic Oncology.

In February, Florida Hospital East Orlando, a not-for-profit community hospital, added a new five-story addition.  The 200,000-square-foot patient tower added 80 new private rooms, allowed for more outpatient services to be accessible on the hospital campus, and expanded the hospital’s experienced medical staff. 

WHEN: Monday, December 17, 2007 at 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Florida Hospital East Orlando, New Tower Lobby
            7727 Lake Underhill Drive
            Orlando, FL 32822

WHO: Lars Houmann, Florida Hospital President
         Dr. George Ralls, Orange County EMS Director
         Ed Noseworthy, Florida Hospital East Orlando Administrator
         Dr. Joseph Portoghese, Florida Hospital Chief Academic Officer
         Dr. Dale Birenbaum, Florida Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director