This yearly event is rooted in the legacy of our founding Chair, Peter Safar, MD, and his wife Eva for their contributions to the scientific community and highlights current research spanning the spectrum of Dr. Safar’s interests. The theme of the 2024 event was Continuum of Care in the Treatment…
Our faculty will present work at the meetings of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS), the Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists (SOCCA), and the Society for the Advancement of Transplant Anesthesia (SATA) in Seattle, WA from May 17-20, 2024.
Dee was honored with a 2024 UPMC Award for Commitment and Excellence in Service (ACES). Reserved for individuals who epitomize the highest standards of service, this honor is bestowed upon fewer than 1% of UPMC staff annually.
We are proud to share that Tetsuro Sakai, MD, PhD, MHA, FASA, has accepted the distinguished role of the new Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of North Carolina.
Maeve's peers nominated her for the award, citing her exceptional patient care, compassionate bedside manner, and her consistent display of positivity, even in the face of challenges. Her unwavering dedication to providing the highest standard of care has left a lasting impact on both patients and…
Phillip Adams, DO, FASA, Director of our UPMC Anesthesiology Residency Program, was featured in episode 63 of the American Society of Anesthesiologists “Residents in a Room” podcast series.
Bethany D. Hyde, MSN, CRNA, has accepted the role of Assistant CRNA Clinical Director at UPMC St. Margaret / UPMC Harmar Outpatient Center, effective June 2, 2024. Bethany brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to excellence in patient care to this pivotal role.
The Pitt-UPMC Senior Resident and Fellow Leadership Academy is a year-long comprehensive approach to physician leadership development, offering a year-long immersive experience designed to hone the skills of emerging leaders in medicine. Tailored specifically for senior residents and fellows who…
Aman Mahajan, MD, PhD, MBA, provides insights into research published by Zahra Dalir, PhD, et al. in Scientific Reports suggesting that virtual reality mitigates the pain of chest tube removal in coronary artery bypass grafting.
Grace Lim, MD, MS, has been selected to participate in a panel discussion during the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Dean's Summer Research Program Virtual Retreat.
Our residents Fernando Brea Parrilla, MD (PGY-3), Henry Guo, MD (PGY-2), Craig Johnson, MD (PGY-2), Wesley Ramirez, MD (PGY-3), and Alexander Varzari, MD (PGY-4) received 2024 Chair's Distinction in Anesthesiology Knowledge Awards in recognition of their outstanding performance on the 2024 American…
Congratulations to Trent D. Emerick, MD, MBA, FASA, and Ajay D. Wasan, MD, for their well-deserved recognition in Castle Connolly’s 2024 “Top Doctors” list in the specialty of pain medicine.
