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December 2023 Publications
The following publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published over the past month. View our ongoing collection of journal articles from department authors on …
UPMC Passavant Pain Management Takes Center Stage in Northern Connection Magazine's December 2023 Issue
The December 2023 edition of Northern Connection Magazine shines the spotlight on the exceptional physicians at UPMC Pain Management at UPMC Passavant. In the issue’s cover story, the magazine delves into the profound impact these dedicated medical professionals have in…
Video Features Dr. Ajay Wasan’s Myofascial Pain Biomarker Study
Ajay D. Wasan, MD, MSc, leads a dynamic multidisciplinary team who are pioneering a groundbreaking study focused on developing and testing a biomarker for lumbar myofascial pain.
Veteran Spotlight: Dr. Paul Hoffmann Reflects on Military Service, Patient Care, and Veteran Needs
Paul Hoffmann, DO, is an anesthesiologist working at UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Nexus Issue #6 (Fall 2023) Published
Issue #6 of Nexus is now online: Nexus Issue #6, Fall 2023 (PDF, 23.2 MB)
Nexus is our…
Fourth Opioid Epidemic Awareness Fundraiser to Benefit Light of Life Rescue Mission
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our 4th Annual Opioid Epidemic Awareness Fundraiser, set to take place on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, from 6-10pm.
Innovative Collaboration: Dr. Mihaela Visoiu's Design Project Showcased in Pitt Med Magazine
Mihaela Visoiu, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and Site Director for Acute Pain and Regional Anesthesia at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, takes center stage in a recent feature by Pitt Med Magazine. The article sheds light on…
Veteran Spotlight: John Jones, CRNA, Reflects on Personal Journey from Battlefield to Operating Room
John W. Jones, MSN, CRNA, works at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital as a nurse anesthetist in the anesthesiology department.
Empowering Futures: Medical Students Briana Clifton and Samir Yellapragada Shine in FAER Anesthesia Research Fellowship Program
In 2023, we were honored to be among the 45 sites selected nationwide to participate in the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship (MSARF) program. FAER established the MSARF program with the goal of inspiring medical students…
Uniting for a Purpose: "Magee Anesthesia Cares" in Action at Mission of Mercy Clinic and JDRF One Walk
The Magee Anesthesia Cares Committee, comprised of dedicated Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, along with their family members and friends, recently came together to support two impactful community events.
Veteran Spotlight: Laura Wiggins, CRNA, Reflects on Military Service and Leadership in Anesthesiology
Laura Wiggins, DNP, MSN, CRNA, Lt. Col. (retired), USAF, is one of the OB Clinical Coordinators for the Nurse Anesthesia Program and an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. She primarily works at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital as a CRNA.
Residents with Top AKT-1 Scores Honored with Chair's Distinction Awards
Drs. Craig Johnson and Elaina Anglin received Chair's Distinction in Anesthesiology Knowledge Awards in recognition of their outstanding performance on the Anesthesia Knowledge Test-1 examination, where they achieved scores in the 95th percentile.
Dr. Andrea Ibarra Elected to AUA as Associate Member
Andrea Ibarra, MD, MS, was recently elected as an Associate Member of the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA), a professional organization dedicated to fostering mentorship, diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth within anesthesiology.
Dr. Ibarra's nomination and…
Student Mentorship Workshop Welcomes Future SRNAs Into the Clinical Arena
In collaboration with John M. O'Donnell, DrPH, CRNA, and faculty in the University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program, we cohosted a Student Mentorship Workshop on November 4, 2023, at UPMC Shadyside