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May 22, 2024
UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside Celebrates Graduation of First Inaugural Diversity Mentorship Program Class
The UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside Diversity Mentorship Program, coordinated by coordinated by Danielle Robinson and David A. Snyder, MSN, CRNA, celebrated the graduation of its inaugural class on May 14, 2024.
May 22, 2024
ASRA Newsletter Spotlights Work on AI-Generated Discharge Instructions
The article examines research by Pain Medicine Division authors Drs. Michael Glicksman, Pawan Solanki, Scott Brancolini, Danielle Zheng, and Trent Emerick.
May 20, 2024
New Edition of Obstetric Anesthesiology Textbook Features Work by OB Team
The highly anticipated third edition of the textbook Obstetric Anesthesia and Uncommon Disorders was edited by Grace Lim, MD, MS, and includes chapters from including several members of our obstetric anesthesiology team.
May 17, 2024
2024 Safar Symposium and Multi-Departmental Trainees' Research Day: Advancing Medical Knowledge and Collaboration
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…
May 16, 2024
Faculty Participation in IARS/SOCCA/SATA Meetings
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.
May 13, 2024
Dee Trick Receives 2024 UPMC ACES Award
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.
May 13, 2024
Dr. Kathirvel Subramaniam to Present at 2024 Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society Meeting
Kathirvel Subramaniam, MD, MPH, FASE, will present at the 2024 CAS meeting, June 7 - 10, 2024, in Victoria, British Columbia.
May 13, 2024
Dr. Tetsuro Sakai to Become Chair of UNC Anesthesiology
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.
May 10, 2024
Maeve O’Donnell Honored with UPMC Mercy APP Award for Exemplary Service
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…
May 9, 2024
Dr. Phil Adams Featured on ASA Podcast
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.
May 9, 2024
Bethany Hyde Named Assistant CRNA Clinical Director at UPMC St. Margaret
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.
May 7, 2024
TopMedTalk Podcast Showcases Dr. Grace Lim’s OB Anesthesiology Research
Grace Lim, MD, MS, was a guest on a podcast at the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology annual meeting.
May 7, 2024
Dr. Lauren Nahouraii Selected for Pitt-UPMC Senior Resident and Fellow Leadership Academy
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…
May 3, 2024
Dr. Aman Mahajan Discusses VR Research on Chest Tube Removal in CABG in Physician’s Weekly
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.
May 3, 2024