Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology News

This special journal edition, titled “Preoperative Evaluation and Prehabilitation for Cardiac Surgical Patients,” explores the evolving paradigm of risk optimization and enhanced recovery in cardiac surgery.

Dr. Williams received the honor in recognition of his outstanding teaching, mentorship, and academic development of our SRNAs as part of UPMC’s Presbyterian’s SRNA Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship Mentorship Program.

We are pleased to announce the San Francisco Match results for our Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology (ACTA) Fellowship program for the 2026–2027 academic year.

The award is reserved for individuals deeply committed to improving the health and lives of community members — particularly in Blair County — through active involvement in cardiovascular care, implementation of innovative practices, and dedication to personalized patient care.

Kathirvel Subramaniam, MD, MPH, FASE, will participate in the 2025 annual meeting of the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society, June 20–22, 2025, in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada.

We will present and moderate several posters, lectures, and workshops at the 2025 Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium and Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Meeting and Workshops in Montreal, Canada.

Congratulations to Drs. Michael Boisen, Theresa Gelzinis, and Quratulain Samoon, who successfully passed the American Board of Anesthesiology Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology Exam.

Dr. Subramanian received the SCA's Participant User File award for his research project "Association Effects of Social Determinants of Health on Complications After VAD Implantation: Exploration of the ZIP Code and Outcomes."

Erin A. Sullivan, MD, D.ABA, FASA, has been invited by the American Board of Anesthesiology to serve a two-year term as a member of their New Examiner Selection and Training (NEST) group.

This certification underscores Dr. Boucek’s extensive training and substantial experience in the perioperative care of surgical patients with cardiovascular conditions, as well as his proficiency in basic perioperative TEE. It also signifies his successful completion of the NBE Basic Perioperative TEE Examination.