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UPMC Mercy CRNA Turns Pain Into Purpose
Stephanie A. Waters, MSN, CRNA, a nurse anesthetist at UPMC Mercy co-authored a children’s book in honor of her brother Kevin who passed away suddenly from encephalitis in January, aged 30.
Dr. Andrew Herlich Wins AAOMS Distinguished Service Award
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) presented Andrew Herlich, DMD, MD, FAAP, FASA, with a prestigious award at their 2023 annual meeting in San Diego on September 20. Dr. Herlich received the Distinguished Service Award for Non-Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (…
Dr. Wende Goncz Receives Reverend William A. Passavant Humanitarian Award
Wende A. Goncz, DO, MMM, received the Reverend William A. Passavant Humanitarian Award in recognition of her superb charitable works both at home and abroad. Dr. Goncz received the award at the Legacy of Caring Gala hosted by the Passavant Foundation on September 21, 2023.
The Legacy of…
Dr. Grace Lim Appointed as ASA Liaison to ACOG Maternal Health Advisory Group
Grace Lim, MD, MS, has been appointed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Executive Committee to serve as the ASA’s liaison to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health’s (AIM) Clinical and Community Advisory Group.…
IJOA Article Highlights the Value of OB Anesthesiology Fellowships
An article published in the November 2023 issue of International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia highlights the positive impact of obstetric anesthesiology fellowship training on the careers and well-being of OB anesthesiologists in the United States.
October 2023 Publications
Twenty-one publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published over the past month.
Prominent Department Participation at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2023
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is a prestigious and influential professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of anesthesiology in the United States. The organization plays a pivotal role in shaping the standards, safety protocols, and practices within the specialty…
Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship Match Results for Academic Year 2024-2025
Congratulations to the below physicians who matched with us and will join us as UPMC Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellows for academic year 2024-2025!
Kareem Hamadani, DOMedical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine, Arizona
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Pain Medicine Fellowship Match Results for Academic Year 2024-2025
The match results for our Pain Medicine Fellowship are in. Congratulations to the following nine physicians who will join us next year as the UPMC Pain Medicine Fellowship class of 2024-2025!
Boris Anyama, MDMedical School: St. George's University School of Medicine…
Navigating Anesthesia Care Provider Shortages: Insights from Dr. Kimberly Cantees
In the dynamic world of healthcare, the challenges and demands faced by medical institutions are ever evolving. As the Clinical Director of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Kimberly Cantees, MD, MBA, finds herself at the forefront of managing a critical…
September 2023 Publications
Twenty-nine publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published over the past month.
Dr. Luca La Colla Earns Master of Science in Health Informatics
Dr. La Colla’s degree work focused on data science, which provides tools to analyze, extract, and present data to the health care community to help health care organizations make well-informed, data-driven decisions.
Residents with Top 10% ABA BASIC Exam Scores Honored with Chair's Distinction Awards
Our residents Wesley Ramirez, MD; Kyle Bevers, MD; and Dylan Bard, MD, received our 2023 Chair's Distinction in Anesthesiology Knowledge Awards.
Dr. Gaurav Chauhan Recognized for Physician Excellence in Clinical Care
Congratulations to Gaurav Chauhan, MD, on being selected as a winner of the UPMC Physician Excellence Award – UPMC New Physician Excellence in Clinical Care. This award honors new physicians with one to three years of practice experience who demonstrate clinical excellence, contribute to UPMC’s…