Boris Anyama, MD, and Stephanie Parry, MD, both former residents and fellows, are now colleagues and faculty members who recently worked side by side to provide expert care for both mother and baby at UPMC Horizon.
Joanne has been the Administrative Coordinator at UPMC Altoona since 1998 and has been a vital team member and assistant to the Chief Anesthesiologist and CRNA Clinical Director throughout the hospital's evolution.
Julia Dixon-Ernst, MSN, CRNA and Erica Wiesen, MSN, CRNA, proudly represented our department at the 2025 UPMC Pathways to Work High School Career Event on Thursday, November 20.
Catalin S. Ezaru, MD, faculty member and anesthesiologist at the Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, has been promoted to Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, effective January 1, 2026.
Phillip Adams, DO, FASA, Associate Professor, has been appointed Co‑Editor‑in‑Chief of the Journal of Education in Perioperative Medicine following an open selection process conducted by the journal and the Society for Education in Anesthesia.
On November 8, 2025, UPMC Pain Management gathered for its annual Chronic Pain Management Conference, a signature event that serves as a cornerstone for team development and reflection, education, staff appreciation, and well-being.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing's Cameos of Caring® Program & Awards Gala celebrates nurses who demonstrate exceptional clinical skill, compassionate advocacy, and professional leadership.
A team of CRNA volunteers cared for patients at the Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh free care clinic, held on October 24-25, 2025, at David H. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh.
Heather Margonari, DNP, FNP-BC, and Jacques E. Chelly, MD, PhD, MBA, were featured speakers at the first event hosted by the Integrated Cultural Society in Pittsburgh on November 1, 2025.
Mihaela Visoiu, MD, was invited as an international guest speaker and instructor at the 28th Update Course in Pediatric Anesthesiology and High-Fidelity Pediatric Anesthesia Simulation Workshops, held October 22–24, 2025, at ABC Medical Center in Mexico City.
Kristin M. Ondecko Ligda, MD, FASA, visited the BioScience class at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School to teach about academic and career options in science and healthcare and demonstrate essential anesthesia skills on manikins.
Over her distinguished career, Dr. Soliman has played an integral role in shaping the academic experiences of medical students, residents, fellows, and student registered nurse anesthetists.
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.
