In his interview, Dr. Adams addresses common questions about our program and provides updates that are valuable for prospective residents exploring their options.
Our department held its first annual Research Retreat, offering an opportunity for department members to explore diverse research projects, access valuable departmental resources, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations.
On September 26, 2024, UPMC Shadyside CRNAs Rachel Hicks and Jessica Kridler joined forces with M-PowerHouse again to introduce high school students at the Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy to careers in nurse anesthesia.
Konstantinos (Stan) Alfaras-Melainis, MD, MSc, has been appointed Assistant Chief of Anesthesiology and Residency Director for UPMC Mercy, effective December 1, 2024.
Terri will retire in December 2024 after a remarkable career spanning 45 years as a dedicated CRNA, 35 of those years at UPMC Mercy Hospital and 11 years as CRNA Director at Mercy.
During National Advanced Practice Provider Week, Joshua Allender, MS, CRNA, and Toni Orsino, MBA, CRNA, were recognized for their outstanding contributions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
