Trent D. Emerick, MD, MBA, FASA, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and Bioengineering and Program Director of the UPMC Pain Medicine Fellowship, has been elected to Active Membership in the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA).
The AUA is a leading academic organization with the mission to advance the science and art of anesthesiology by fostering excellence in research, education, and academic leadership. Membership in the AUA is by nomination only and is reserved for individuals who have made exceptional contributions to academic anesthesiology. Active Membership signifies a national reputation for excellence across multiple domains of academic medicine.
Dr. Emerick’s election as an Active Member reflects his distinguished achievements in pain medicine, graduate medical education, and academic leadership. As a fellowship program director, academic clinician, and educator, Dr. Emerick has demonstrated sustained commitment to advancing anesthesiology through mentorship, research, and national service. His leadership in both clinical education and departmental administration exemplifies the qualities recognized by the AUA’s rigorous nomination and review process.
Congratulations to Dr. Emerick on this significant professional milestone.