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PAMED Names Dr. Kristin Ondecko Ligda a “Top 40 Physician under 40”
Congratulations to Kristin Ondecko Ligda, MD, who was named as one of the “Top 40 Physicians Under 40” by the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED). She was one of only two anesthesiologists in the state and one of only three physicians in the entire UPMC Health System who…
Dr. Jacques Chelly Invited to Lecture at International Auriculotherapy Symposium
Congratulations to Jacques E. Chelly, MD, PhD, MBA, who has been invited to present his work on perioperative pain management and auriculotherapy at the 9th International Auriculotherapy Symposium to be held August 10 -12, 2017 in Singapore.
Dr. Brian Williams Accepted into OACD Advanced Faculty Leadership Academy
Congratulations to Brian A. Williams, MD, MBA, who was accepted into the 2017 Advanced Faculty Leadership Academy. This year-long professional development program offered by the University of Pittsburgh Office of Academic Career Development (OACD) is designed for mid-…
Dr. Jacques E. Chelly Reappointed to Committee for Tenured Faculty Promotions and Appointments
Congratulations to Jacques E. Chelly, MD, PhD, MBA, who was reappointed to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Committee for Tenured Faculty Promotions and Appointments (TFPA) for a second three-year term of service beginning January 1, 2017. The TFPA performs…
Dr. R. Scott Lang and Monique Saxon Win Excellence Awards at Pitt Nurse Anesthesia Graduation
Congratulations to R. Scott Lang, MD and Monique Saxon MSN, CRNA, who were presented with excellence awards at the University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program graduation ceremony from the fall Class of 2016 on December 17, 2016 at The University Club. Dr. Lang received the…
Dr. Stephen Esper and ERAS on WTAE TV News
The WTAE TV news story “No Drugs or Devices Needed for Surgery Recovery Method Sparked in Pittsburgh” features UPMC’s Enhanced Recovery…
Dr. Theresa Gelzinis Joins JCVA Editorial Board
Congratulations to Theresa A. Gelzinis, MD, who was appointed to the editorial board of the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia (JCVA) for a three-year term, effective January 1, 2017. The Official Journal of the European Association of Cardiothoracic…
Dr. Jacques Chelly Wins GlobalPittsburgh Immigrant Entrepreneur Award
Congratulations to Jacques E. Chelly, MD, PhD, MBA, who won a GlobalPittsburgh Immigrant Entrepreneur Award in the category of Affiliates of Middle and Large Companies. GlobalPittsburgh recognized the local immigrant entrepreneur and professional nominees and awardees at a…
Joseph Goode Jr. Contributes Chapter to Upcoming Book
Congratulations to Joseph S. Goode Jr., MSN, CRNA (UPMC Presbyterian), who contributed the chapter “Practice and Reflection: Dewey’s Pragmatist Philosophy and the Current Healthcare Simulation Movement” to the textbook …
Book Edited by Drs. Kathirvel Subramaniam and Ted Sakai is Published; Includes Contributions from Department Members and Alumni
The textbook Anesthesia and Perioperative Care for Organ Transplantation (1st edition, 2017) was recently published. The book was edited by department faculty members Kathirvel…
Dr. Trent Emerick Elected to UPP Board of Directors
Congratulations to Trent D. Emerick, MD, MBA, who was elected to the University of Pittsburgh Physicians (UPP) Board of Directors for the January 2017-December 2018 term.
St. Thomas ALE Symposium Now Approved for AANA Credits; Early Registration Deadline Approaching!
The early registration deadline for the 2017 St. Thomas Anesthesiology Legal Education (ALE) Symposium is fast approaching! Register by December 1, 2016 to receive a reduced registration rate. Early registration is also encouraged to assure you receive the group room rate for you hotel…
Bangladesh Newspaper Publishes Article on Research by Dr. Richard Hubbard
The Daily Star, the largest English-language newspaper in Bangladesh, published an article written by PGY-4 resident Richard Hubbard, MD…
Department Physicians Quoted in PittMed Article on Opioid Epidemic
The article “Stepping off the Path to Hell" in the Fall 2016 issue of PittMed magazine features interviews and quotes from department faculty members Stephen A. Esper…
Dr. Raymond Planinsic Invited to Present Starzl Transplant Institute Internal Grand Rounds
Congratulations to Raymond M. Planinsic, MD, who was invited to present at the Starzl Transplant Institute Internal Grand Rounds on Friday, November 18 at 8:00 am in the LHAS Auditorium, 7 Montefiore. The title of his talk was “Anesthesiology Concerns in Liver…