Danielle M. Meholic, DNAP, CRNA, who serves as the CRNA Clinical Director at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, has been awarded the 2024 Faculty Excellence in Continuing Education/Professional Development Award by the Department of Physician Assistant Studies.
Richard Henker, PhD, CRNA, FAAN, FAANA, a CRNA at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital and Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, is on a mission to help train future generations of nurse anesthetists across the world.
Trent D. Emerick, MD, MBA, FASA, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and Bioengineering, and Program Director of our Pain Medicine Fellowship, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM).
Funding from the University of Pittsburgh Center for Medical Innovation (CMI) will be used to further develop the "One-Pass Epidural Needle" (OPEN), a device aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of spinal cord stimulator lead placement procedures.
We had the pleasure of catching up with Richard H. Riley, MBBS, FANZCA, D.ABA, FSSH, a distinguished alum of our department and a highly regarded expert in anesthesiology and medical simulation.
Her team’s project, "Development of a Reusable Pulse Oximeter Prototype Functional in Clinical Settings," aims to reduce medical waste by designing a sustainable, clinically viable alternative to disposable pulse oximeters.
Dr. Trent Emerick teamed up with Swanson researchers Xinyan (Tracy) Cui and Kevin Woeppel to create a chronic pain solution that lasts longer than a nerve block, but has fewer risks and side effects than a permanent implant.
Ajay D. Wasan, MD, MSc, MA, has been invited to serve on the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health. His term will extend through July 31, 2028.
Trent D. Emerick, MD, MBA, FASA, was featured in Pain Medicine News for his insights on research from an Australian multidisciplinary pain service highlighting the successful integration of a psychology-based, internet-delivered intervention into routine pain management care.
Congratulations to Drs. Michael Boisen, Theresa Gelzinis, and Quratulain Samoon, who successfully passed the American Board of Anesthesiology Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology Exam.
Our nurse anesthesia mentorship programs have significantly contributed to the professional development and success of certified registered nurse anesthetists and student registered nurse anesthetists.
January marks National Mentoring Month. Our faculty, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and staff are actively engaged in mentoring initiatives that span all levels of our organization.
