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Earn CME Credit: Pediatric Pain and Sedation Management Webinar

The recorded webinar by Mihaela Visoiu, MD, Sarah Whiteford, MSN, CRNA, and Abeer A. Azzuqa, MD, delves into critical aspects of managing pain and sedation in neonates, offering valuable insights and strategies for overcoming common challenges in neonatal care.
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UPMC Children's Pediatric Sedation Service Reaffirmed as an SPS Center of Excellence

The Society for Pediatric Sedation Center of Excellence in Pediatric Sedation designation reaffirms the team’s unwavering commitment to delivering the highest standards of care in pediatric sedation.
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Passavant Hospital Foundation Honors Dr. James Kunkel and Megan Tomaino with Legacy of Caring Awards

At the foundation's 9th Annual Legacy of Caring Gala, Dr. Kunkel was honored for his dedication, exceptional patient care, and community impact, and Megan was recognized for her work on the Community Injury Prevention & Emergency Preparedness Program.
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Department Research Team Receives First Place Abstract Award at ISAP 2024 Annual Meeting

Keith M. Vogt, MD, PhD, FASA, and co-authors James W. Ibinson, MD, PhD, Courtney N. Kozdron, and Marcus A. Simmons, MD, have been awarded First Place for their abstract at ISAP 2024 Annual Meeting.
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Dr. Ben Alter Discusses Study Capitalizing on Placebo Effect to Manage Chronic Pain

In Science, Benedict Alter, MD, PhD, offers his perspective on a new research study from University of Turin Medical School where investigators have “reverse engineered” the placebo effect, potentially unveiling new pathways to treat chronic pain.
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Administrative Staff Spotlight: Ann Martin

Meet Ann Martin, Medical Education Program Academic Manager, who has been with UPMC and our department since February 2019.
L to R: Drs. Grace Lim, Tyler Smith, Joe Derenzo, Ryan Romeo, Brendan Lynch, Henry Paiste, Madeline Martell, Alexandra Nichols, Patricia Dalby, and Marcia Timko-Shannon

Residents Honored for Excellence in Obstetric and Women's Anesthesia Care

Drs. Brendan Lynch, Madeline Martell, and Henry Paiste were recognized for their outstanding performance in OB anesthesiology during their clinical rotations over the past academic year.
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Residents with Top 10% ABA BASIC Exam Scores Honored with 2024 Chair's Distinction Awards

Our residents Drs. Benjamin Genovese, Craig Johnson, Adam Opitz-Leewe, Elaina Anglin, Marianne Ligon, and Miya Oliver, received our 2024 Chair's Distinction in Anesthesiology Knowledge Awards.
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Dr. Senthil Sadhasivam Achieves Notable Distinctions

Dr. Sadhasivam was accepted into the FAER Academy of Research Mentors in Anesthesiology, joined the Magee-Womens Research Institute, and was appointed Associate Dean for Perioperative Research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
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Dr. Cynthia Wells Recognized with UPMC Physician Excellence Award

Congratulations to Cynthia M. Wells, MD on being selected as a winner of the UPMC Physician Excellence Award for her exceptional clinical leadership.
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Department Secures $16.8 Million NIH Grant to Revolutionize Pediatric Pain Management

Dr. Senthil Sadhasivam will serve as the lead contact principal investigator for the grant, which will support a pioneering research project aimed at transforming pain management for children undergoing major surgeries.
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Dr. Albert Carvelli Appointed Chief of Anesthesiology at UPMC Mercy

Dr. Carvelli will assume his new leadership role on October 1, 2024.
Trent D. Emerick, MD, MBA, FASA

Dr. Trent Emerick Inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators

Dr. Emerick’s inclusion in this respected University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine group recognizes his exceptional contributions to medical education and his dedication to fostering future leaders in healthcare.
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September 2024 Publications

Nineteen publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published in September 2024.
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Drs. Andrea Ibarra and BaDoi Phan Awarded ASA Mentoring Grant to Study Socioeconomic Disparities in Obstetric Anesthesia Management

Their innovative study aims to address the complex interplay between socioeconomic factors and obstetric anesthesia care for patients with opioid use disorder.