My bio
Petra Duran-Gehring, MD, graduated from medical school at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, and completed her residency in emergency medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville. She achieved certification through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and founded the Emergency Ultrasound Program for the department of emergency medicine at the UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville.
She is a nationally recognized leader in emergency ultrasound education and research, including serving as co-director of the ACEP Ultrasound Management Course and director for the SEMPA Ultrasound Course. She has lectured throughout the country, and has received numerous teaching awards.
When not teaching ultrasound, she loves spending time with her husband and three young sons.
Board certifications
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Emergency Medicine
American Board of Emergency Medicine
Education
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Emergency Medicine Residency
University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, 2004
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Doctor of Medicine
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, 2001
Specialties
Positions
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Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, 2015 - Current
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Medical Director
Emergency Medicine Ultrasound, 2012 - Current
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Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, 2006 - 2015
Accomplishments
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10-Year Service Pin
University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, 2017
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Exemplary Teacher Award
University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, 2012