The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing’s Nurse Anesthesia Program proudly honored the graduating Class of 2024 on Friday, December 13, at the University Club, celebrating 35 graduates who successfully completed their rigorous academic and clinical training to earn their Doctor of Nursing…
The Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship (MSARF) program offers medical students the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge anesthesiology research under the guidance of experienced mentors.
Faculty, trainees, clinicians, researchers, and staff and their families and guests came together on December 8 to celebrate the winter season at our Holiday Lights Party at Kennywood.
They brought joy to two local families through the Red Cross Adopt-a-Family program by providing gifts and holiday meals to families facing difficult times.
Trent D. Emerick, MD, MBA, FASA, and other Pitt innovators participated in the University’s first signing day for startups, an event created to spotlight scientists who are driving downfield to commercialize their research.
On December 4, 2024, these UPMC Presbyterian CRNAs showcased diverse career opportunities during the UPMC Pathways for Students Educational Career Event at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
The award supports Dr. Alter’s project, “SharpFocus Stimulation to Treat Fibromyalgia Pain in Women,” which aims to address the pressing need for novel, noninvasive therapies for fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition that disproportionately affects women.
Mark your calendars for a St. Patrick’s Day-themed evening at the 5th Annual Opioid Epidemic Awareness Fundraiser on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 6–10 PM at the stunning Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
Dr. Lin’s project supports the expansion of a surgical airway simulation workshop from Passavant to other UPMC hospitals to inform the development of MediSimScale, a toolkit that will streamline the process for scaling simulation training by collecting efficacy and dissemination outcome data.
Drs. Dylan Bard, John Driggers, Wesley Ramirez, Aaron Tarnasky, and Tyler Weigel were recognized for their exceptional performance on the Anesthesia Knowledge Tests (AKT), placing them in the 95th percentile or higher nationally.
They participated in the Neighborhood Resilience Angel Project by purchasing and donating holiday gifts to bring joy to local children and their families during the holidays.
The Conversation U.S. has published an article by Jacques E. Chelly, MD, PhD, MBA, Shiv K. Goel, MD, and Heather Margonari, DNP, FNP-BC, on the Opioid-Free Surgical Pain Management Program at UPMC.
