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Poster Highlights ACCM Fellowship Program Alumni’s COVID-19 Work
We highlight some of the UPMC Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program graduates who are serving all over the country caring for critically ill coronavirus patients or preparing for the COVID-19 surge in their hometown.
Department Events Postponed
The health and safety of everyone in our department, the UPMC/University of Pittsburgh community, and our colleagues and fellow clinicians is a top priority. For that reason, have postponed several events in an abundance of caution as a preventative step in the management of COVID-19:
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2020 Anesthesiology Residency Match Results
It is with great pleasure that we announce the results of our 2020 anesthesiology residency match. It was another extremely strong year for our match, with half of our top 10 candidates choosing to match with us. Thanks to Dr. Lindsay Stollings, Chair of the Selection Committee, Associate…
Chronic Pain Medicine 2020 Retreat Focuses on Clinician Education
The event reviewed the division’s past, present, and future work, recognized the division’s excellent providers, and provided participants with an afternoon to unwind and refuel.
FY21 Educational Seed Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine Educational Seed Grant Applications are now being accepted!
Up to $8000 per project Submission deadline: May 1, 2020Purpose
Each year, departmental funds (a total of $16,000) are made available to support new educational…
MWH Hosts Annual Pittsburgh CRNA Symposium
Operating since 1974, the Pittsburgh CRNA symposium has been the oldest continually running CRNA conference in the tri-state area, offering high quality continuing education lectures for CRNAs, SRNAs, RNs, and anesthesia techs.
Department Presenters Score at AAPM 2020
We presented five posters at the meeting. Two of those, which represented exciting work from the research group of Ajay D. Wasan, MD, MSc using information technology to improve pain care, were selected as award-winners, representing the most cutting-edge pain research of the year.
Dr. Kristin Ondecko Ligda to Participate in Doximity Medical Advisory Board Summit
Dr. Ondecko Ligda is one of only 62 physicians and one of only three anesthesiologists selected to participate.
UPMC Excellence Awards/Nominations Recognize Department Members
Congratulations to Shannon Oddi, PA-C, who won a 2019 UPMC Excellence in Patient Experience Award, and Shiv K. Goel, MD, who was nominated for the UPMC Physician Excellence in Leadership Award.
Dr. Kim Howard-Quijano Wins SCA 2020 Echo Week Co-Directors’ Award
The honor acknowledges her significant expertise in the field of echocardiography and dedication to the development and success of Echo Week.
Six Staff Members to Receive 2019 UPMC ACES Award
Shawn T. Beaman, MD, FASA; Kevin I. Dom, MSN, CRNA; Joseph J. Ferriero, MSN, CRNA; Cedric Gallas, MS; Grace Lim, MD, MS; and Katie Meister were selected as winners of UPMC’s Award for Commitment and Excellence in Service for fiscal year 2019.
Our Presentations at SCA 2020
The following faculty, fellows, and residents will participate in the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) 42nd Annual Meeting and Workshops, April 17-22, 2020 in West Palm Beach, FL:
Adam Hill, MD - Fellow and Resident Complex Case Poster Presentation: “Complex…
Investigators Receive 2020-2021 Seed Grant Funding
Congratulations to Drs. Douglas Adams and Harikesh Subramanian who received department seed grant funding for the period of March 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021 for their projects.
Dr. Kimberly Cantees Appointed UPMC Presbyterian OR Clinical Director
In this role, Dr. Cantees will provide leadership in operating room management for our perioperative sites, which includes the ORs, non-OR anesthetizing locations, same day services, and the post-anesthesia care units across UPMC Presbyterian and Montefiore.