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Dr. Tomas Drabek Joins ASA Subcommittees
Congratulations to Tomas Drabek, MD PhD, who will serve on the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Abstract Review Subcommittee on Experimental Neurosciences and on the ASA Abstract Review Subcommittee on Experimental Circulation for the 2017 Governance Year (…
Dr. Richard Hubbard Featured in UPMC’s “First Friday”
PGY-4 resident Richard Hubbard, MD was featured in an article in the November 2016 edition of the UPMC publication First Friday. The story highlights Dr. Hubbard’s impressive charity work in Bangladesh. In addition, some of the children involved in his charity…
CRNAs Chad Artman and Lynette Sikora Named 2016 Cameos of Caring Award Winners
The Department of Anesthesiology is proud to announce our two award winners at this year’s Cameos of Caring Award Gala. The Cameos of Caring Program & Awards honor exceptional bedside nurses who work at acute care hospitals. The program was established in 1999 in keeping with…
Dr. Anthony Silipo Elected to SAM Membership Committee
Congratulations to Anthony T. Silipo, DO, who was elected to the Society for Airway Management (SAM) membership committee.
Dr. Scott Brancolini Invited to Speak at SAAA Meeting
Congratulations Scott A. Brancolini, MD, MPH, who was invited to speak at the Association of Anesthesiology Subspecialty Program Directors (AASPD) Pain Medicine Breakout session at the 2016 Society of Academic Anesthesiology Associations (SAAA) meeting, November 11-12 in…
Department Members Run to Raise Money for Military Service Members at ASA Meeting
L to R: (standing) Keith Vogt, Tyler Smith, Donald Miller, Daniel Bintrim, Luke Doney, Derek Lauter, Sofiane Lazar, Michael Gemma, Michael Sypert, and Tetsuro Sakai; (kneeling) Lindsay Hahn, Kelsey Mitchell, Kate Petty, and Maciej KlosowskiThe UPMC anesthesiology residents, led by…
Dr. Michael Mangione Receives VA Chief of Staff Clinical Excellence Award
Congratulations to Michael P. Mangione, MD, who received the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) Chief of Staff’s Award for Clinical Excellence. In a letter presenting him with the award, Dr. Frank Brown of the VAPHS made glowing remarks about Dr. Mangione:
“Many…
Tammy Flemming, CRNP Nominated for Cameos of Caring Award
The Cameos of Caring Program & Awards honor exceptional bedside nurses who work at acute care hospitals.
Department Work Wins First Place Abstract Award at NYSORA
Congratulations to department authors Drs. Nicole Verdecchia, Vladyslav Melnyk, and Steven L. Orebaugh, whose work was chosen as a “top 5” abstract and also won the first prize best abstract award at the Annual New York School of Regional Anesthesia (NYSORA)…
Dr. Gregg Homanics Appointed as Associate Editor of Genes, Brain and Behavior
This journal was launched in 2002 with the aim of publishing top quality research in behavioral and neural genetics in their broadest sense.
Dr. Rita Patel Receives 2016 SEA/Duke Award for Excellence and Innovation in Anesthesia Education
Congratulations to Rita M. Patel, MD, who was selected for the 2016 Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA)/Duke Award for Excellence and Innovation in Anesthesia Education. This award was given to Dr. Patel for her significant contributions to advancing anesthesiology…
Dr. Robert Boretsky Teaches Ultrasound Workshop at Boston Children’s Hospital
Robert Boretsky, MD was an instructor at the Harvard Point of Care Ultrasound Workshop held at Boston Children’s Hospital on October 1-2, 2016.
Department Members to Present at 2016 ASA Meeting
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual Meeting is a major department event, with an impressive number of medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty members presenting every year. The 2016 meeting will be held from October 22-26 in Chicago, IL. Department…
Dr. Sanford Littwin Invited to Present Grand Rounds at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School
Congratulations to Sanford M. Littwin, MD, who was invited to present grand rounds at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School on April 19, 2017. The title of his lecture will be “Perioperative Management: Efficiency and Enterprise vs. Patient Care and Quality.”
Dr. Rita M. Patel Receives Parker J. Palmer Courage to Lead Award
Congratulations to Rita M. Patel, MD, who was selected to receive the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Parker J. Palmer Courage to Lead Award.
The award celebrates Designated Institutional Officials/Associate Deans for Graduate Medical…