News
March 26, 2021
Dr. Yan Xu Recognized at School of Medicine Diversity Programs 40th Anniversary Celebration
The University’s recognition is a reflection of our department and our T32 program’s commitment and contribution to the university’s diversity efforts.
March 25, 2021
Toni Orsino Wins Pitt School of Nursing Honorary Alumni Award
Toni was chosen in recognition of her dedication to the mission of Pitt Nursing and the intellectual, scientific, and economic enrichment of health care in Pennsylvania, the nation, and throughout the world.
March 23, 2021
Dr. William Simmons Selected as one of New Pittsburgh Courier’s 2021 Men of Honor
Congratulations to William Simmons, MD, who has been selected as one of New Pittsburgh Courier’s “Men of Excellence” for 2021. The newspaper bestows this honor annually to local African American men who have exemplified extraordinary strength and commitment to their profession and to…
March 19, 2021
Dr. Daniel VanRiper Appointed to UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford Leadership Positions
In his new roles, Dr. VanRiper is coordinating anesthesia services and managing the daily operating room schedule at UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford.
March 19, 2021
2021 Anesthesiology Residency Match Results
It is with great pleasure that we announce the results of our 2021 residency match. It was another extremely strong year for our match, with four University of Pittsburgh medical students and a vast majority of incoming residents from our top 45 candidates choosing to match with us. Thanks to…
March 8, 2021
Kristy Parrish and Jennifer Coates Receive Cameos of Caring Awards
The Cameos of Caring Awards Program was created over 20 years ago to recognize exceptional bedside nurses who work at acute care hospitals and who are role models within their facility and beyond.
March 4, 2021
Five Staff Members Receive 2020 UPMC ACES Award
Monica Bolland, MD; Jennifer Kundick, MSN, CRNA; Jacqueline Miller, MSN, CRNA; Katie Weir, MSN, CRNA; and Emily Whitco, MSN, CRNA, were selected as ACES winners for fiscal year 2020.
February 25, 2021
UPMC Mercy Anesthesiology Staff Members Unite to Fundraise for Food Bank
Physicians, nurse anesthetists, and anesthesia technologists from UPMC Mercy's Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine raised $3,775 for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
February 24, 2021
Dr. Dan Sullivan to Step Down from Passavant Chief Role July 1 to Focus on Safety and Quality
Dr. Sullivan has served impressively as a member of our faculty for over 20 years and will focus on his other roles as our department’s Patient Safety Officer and Quality Director at UPMC Passavant.
February 12, 2021
Dr. Jim Ibinson Appointed VAPHS Chief Anesthesiologist
Dr. Ibinson has served as interim chief at the site since June of 2019.
February 9, 2021
Allison Lewis Appointed Vice Chair of Passavant APP Council
Congratulations to Allison Lewis, MBA, MSN, CRNA, Clinical Director of UPMC Passavant, who was appointed by the Passavant Medical Executive Committee as Vice Chair of the Passavant Advanced Practice Provider Council.
February 9, 2021
Science Translational Medicine Article Attracts News Media Attention
The article “Morphine acts on spinal dynorphin neurons to cause itch through disinhibition” by Eileen Nguyen (MD/PhD candidate in the University of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Mellon Medical Scientist Training Program) and…
February 8, 2021
National CRNA Week 2021
Our CRNAs continued their annual traditions of celebration, appreciation, and community service during National CRNA Week, January 24-30, 2021.
February 1, 2021
Dean Announces First Assistant Dean for Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
Recent events have caused us to focus more intently on how we interact with each other, what we value in our communities, and how we approach the challenges facing us all—particularly those involving inclusion, diversity, and social justice.
February 1, 2021