The issue spotlighted Drs. Yaroslava Longhitano and Raymond Planinsic as Section Editors, and featured six articles authored by members of our department.
We are sad to share the news that Dr. William Hetrick, our former faculty member and a leader in the field of anesthesiology, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Our anesthesiology residents have once again joined the ASA-Lifebox Resident Challenge to help make surgery and anesthesia for everyone, everywhere by supporting Lifebox.
This recognition is part of the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing's annual Distinguished Alumni Awards, which celebrate Pitt Nursing graduates who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in nursing practice, research, education, and service.
They successfully raised $2,200 for One Day to Remember, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children whose parents are battling end-stage cancers.
The featured article by Drs. Keith Vogt, et al. explores how three sedative drugs—propofol, dexmedetomidine, and fentanyl—affect memory and pain perception in healthy young adults.
The ABA BASIC Exam, taken at the conclusion of residents’ CA-1 year, is the first step in the three-part process toward board certification in anesthesiology. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the dedication, resilience, and academic excellence of our trainees.
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.
Dr. Smith is an Assistant Professor and has served as the Associate Program Director for the OB Anesthesiology Fellowship program since 2024 and Director of OB Anesthesiology Education in the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine since 2021.
