Our department's more than 400 CRNAs observed the week through meaningful community outreach and collaborative events that demonstrated their commitment to care both inside and outside the operating room.
UPMC's Dignity and Respect Champions are selected for modeling behaviors that support belonging, creating positive environments for colleagues and patients alike, and setting the standard for workplace culture across the health system.
On Monday, January 26, 2026, the Pitt/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine will welcome a new clinical site as the certified registered nurse anesthetists from UPMC Washington officially join University of Pittsburgh Physicians.
Siamak Salavatian, MEng, PhD, will present two sessions on cardiac neuromodulation at the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) annual meeting, January 23-25, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Congratulations to the faculty, CRNAs, and staff selected as award recipients for going above and beyond in service to the department's mission of excellence in clinical care, teaching, research, biomedical innovation, and philanthropy.
We are sad to share news of the passing of Eva A. Safar, wife of our founding chair, Dr. Peter Safar, and have shared a message from Eva’s sons, Paul and Phil.
Dr. Licata is a highly regarded pediatric anesthesiologist at CHP, where he is known for his compassionate patient care and skillful management of complex perioperative cases.
Daniel was nominated for this award by Jennifer Fleegle-Vitsas, MSN, CRNA, who wrote in her nomination letter that “he is extremely caring and considerate” and carries with him an “unwavering loyalty and thoughtfulness to his colleagues.”
Dr. Lim will lead the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine at the University of Utah's Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, bringing over a decade of experience in maternal health research, clinical innovation, and academic leadership.
Jennifer R. Kundick, MSN, CRNA, Joseph D. Borsuk, MS, CRNA, and Scott E. Licata, MD, received teaching awards for their exceptional dedication to SRNA education and clinical instruction.
On December 13, 2025, a team of volunteers from our department joined the Best of the Batch Foundation's annual Batch-A-Toys event, wrapping toys and household items for families in need throughout the Pittsburgh region.
