06/16/2026
Next up, we are highlighting Dr. Lawrence Goriel in our Senior Send-Off series!
✨ Next Stop:
Emergency Medicine Physician at AdventHealth Winter Garden, Florida
💙 Favorite Residency Moments:
One of Dr. Goriel’s most memorable cases began when EMS arrived bagging a patient who had choked and collapsed during dinner and LMA was placed after a failed field intubation. During airway evaluation, he discovered that the LMA had effectively pushed a massive piece of steak directly over the patient’s trachea. Using a glide-scope and Magill forceps, he removed the obstruction in what felt more like a high-stakes game of Operation than medicine. While the outcome served as a sobering reminder of how fragile life can be, the case left a lasting impression and ensured he’ll never look at a ribeye the same way again.
🌟 Words for the Next Wave:
Master the clinical skill of relying on your physical exam and intuition to drive throughput, but never rush your own education. When a rare procedure or a complex resuscitation comes down the wire at change of shift, stay late to get your hands dirty—efficiency can be learned tomorrow, but the confidence gained from high-stakes experience is worth every extra minute.
We wish you the best in your future endeavors, Dr. Goriel!