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.
Dr. Brancolini is a cornerstone of UPMC Pain Management, providing exemplary care for both adult and pediatric patients; he demonstrates exceptional leadership and is a highly accomplished educator and mentor.
The award, presented on behalf of Allegheny Health Network anesthesiology residents, honors Dr. Soliman’s exceptional commitment to resident education and mentorship.
In this new role, Jeff will provide executive leadership over several Physician Services departments, including the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, at a broader strategic level.
We are pleased to announce the match results for our Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship program for the 2026–2027 academic year through the San Francisco Match.
Daniela Damian, MD, Director of Pediatric Transplant Anesthesiology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, was promoted to Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, effective June 1, 2025.
In her new role, Dr. Sullivan will work closely with the chief anesthesiologist to oversee and manage the hospital operating rooms, non-operating room anesthetizing locations, and same-day services, ensuring a safe and efficient perioperative environment.
The work will be led by PI Dr. Senthil Sadhasivam and includes multidisciplinary co-investigators from the University of Pittsburgh, Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center, and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Steven L. Orebaugh, MD, will deliver two lectures at the New York School of Regional Anesthesia (NYSORA) Anesthesia Summit, taking place June 13–15, 2025, in Leuven, Belgium.
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.
Held during the AAPM’s PainConnect 2025 meeting, the challenge invited innovators from around the world to present cutting-edge solutions aimed at transforming pain care.
The events took place on May 15–16, 2025, continuing a longstanding tradition of honoring the legacy of Peter Safar, MD, founding chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, and his wife, Eva.
