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Division of Obstetric & Women's Anesthesiology

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.

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.

Shaping Tomorrow’s Anesthesiology Leaders: Julian Abt and Waleed Mujib Excel in FAER Research Fellowship

In 2024, our department was honored to be selected as one of 43 sites nationwide to participate in the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship (MSARF) program. This honor reflects our commitment to advancing the field of anesthesiology and fostering the next generation of physician-scientists. The FAER MSARF program was established...

Dr. Grace Lim Contributes to New Pain Management Guidelines for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy

A consensus statement will be published in the journals Anesthesia & Analgesia and the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Lim and Dr. Cresta Jones from the University of Minnesota also presented the guidelines in a webinar, which is available for viewing on Vimeo.

Dr. Tyler Smith Appointed Associate Program Director of UPMC Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship

Christopher Tyler Smith, MD, has been named Associate Program Director of the UPMC OB Anesthesiology Fellowship Program in our department, effective July 1, 2024.

Dr. Grace Lim Approved for a $100,000 Engagement Award to Develop Guidance for Future Patient-Centered Research on Optimal Anesthesia Choices for Cesarean Delivery

Grace Lim, MD, MS, has been approved for a $100,000 funding award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program, for her project, “Elevating Anesthesia Choices for Cesarean Delivery: A Roadmap to Patient-Centered Research (ELEVATE).”

Celebrating Excellence: OB Anesthesiology Fellowship Program Graduates of 2024

Our Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship Program proudly celebrated its 2024 graduates on June 4, 2024, at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. This year's graduates, Kumiko Chino, MD, and Kylie Grady, MD, were honored for their outstanding achievements and dedication to the field of OB anesthesiology.

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