News
March 29, 2024
Elevating the Medical Student Experience: Anatomy, Ultrasound, and Regional Anesthesia Elective
Designed for those with a keen interest in anatomy, ultrasound technology, and regional anesthesia, this elective encapsulates the essence of interdisciplinary learning and early clinical exposure.March 26, 2024
Dr. Jacques Chelly Invited to Serve on Scientific Board and Present Lectures, Including Keynote Talk, at International Conferences
Jacques E. Chelly, MD, PhD, MBA, will play key roles in two upcoming global scientific conferences.March 20, 2024
Faculty Presentations Planned for AACD Perioperative Leadership Summit
Several of our faculty members have insightful presentations on these topics lined up for the event.March 20, 2024
Spring 2024 AUA Gathering to Feature Presentations by Drs. Andrea Ibarra and Keith Vogt and Award Presentation
Andrea J. Ibarra, MD, MS, and Keith M. Vogt, MD, PhD, are set to participate in the 70th Annual Meeting of the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA), taking place from March 22nd to 24th, 2024. Hosted by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, the gathering…March 20, 2024
Department Representation at the 2024 ASRA Meeting
We are excited to announce our lineup of presentations that will be featured at the 49th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine (ASRA) Meeting, taking place from March 21 to 23, 2024, at the Hilton Bayfront San Diego in San Diego, California.March 19, 2024
2024 Match Brings Twenty-Two Top Students to Our Residency Program
We matched 22 top students (15 categorical and three advanced residents; three Panther Research Scholars; and one Combined Anesthesiology/Pediatrics resident) from the 1,880 candidates who applied to our program.March 19, 2024
Celebrating Success: International Scholars Secure Residency Placements
All five of our current eligible international research scholars, Drs. Yun Chen, Hagar Hamouda, Valdemir Kim, Orkun Kopac, and Yuli Lee, secured positions in residency programs for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year.March 19, 2024
UPMC CRNA Career Expo at UPMC Shadyside
Attention, CRNAs, SRNAs, and RNs! We are looking for CRNAs to join our clinical team at various sites across the UPMC health system. Join us on April 20, 2024, for an in-person CRNA networking/recruitment event!March 11, 2024
Dr. Ajay Wasan Weighs in on State Recreational Marijuana Legalization in Post-Gazette Article
Ajay D. Wasan, MD, MSc, spoke about the issue of recreational marijuana legalization in the state of Pennsylvania in a March 10 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article.March 8, 2024
Rachel Hicks and Jessica Kridler Join Forces with M-PowerHouse to Inspire CRNA Careers
UPMC Shadyside nurse anesthetists Rachel Hicks, MSN, CRNA, and Jessica E. Kridler, MSN, CRNA, partnered with M-PowerHouse on February 22, 2024, unveiling a program to introduce high school students to the fulfilling vocational path of becoming a CRNA.March 7, 2024
March 2024 Publications
Twenty-one publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published in March 2024.March 6, 2024
Trainees Sweep Awards at 2024 Tri-Alliance Symposium Research Conference/Abstract Competition
Samir Yellapragada, Paul Lecker, DO, MBA, Miya Oliver, MD, and Craig Johnson, MD, won awards for presentations of their scholarly work.March 6, 2024
Dr. Charles Lin Receives SSH Early Career Research Award
Charles Lin MD, MSc, was awarded one of only three 2024 Early Career Research Awards from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare for his research project “Use of a Focused Hybrid Curriculum and Task Trainer to Train and Maintain Surgical Airway Skills Among Anesthesia Providers.”March 5, 2024
Uniting for Change: Opioid Epidemic Fundraiser Raises $7,500 for Light of Life Mission
The Light of Life Rescue Mission, with its commitment to providing food, shelter, and hope to those battling homelessness, poverty, or addiction, is making a significant impact in our community.March 1, 2024