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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.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.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.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.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.Administrative Staff Spotlight: Ann Martin
Meet Ann Martin, Medical Education Program Academic Manager, who has been with UPMC and our department since February 2019.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.
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.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.
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.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.
