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Ann Martin

Administrative Staff Spotlight: Ann Martin

Meet Ann Martin, Medical Education Program Academic Manager, who has been with UPMC and our department since February 2019.
L to R: Drs. Grace Lim, Tyler Smith, Joe Derenzo, Ryan Romeo, Brendan Lynch, Henry Paiste, Madeline Martell, Alexandra Nichols, Patricia Dalby, and Marcia Timko-Shannon

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.
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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.
Senthil Sadhasivam, MD, MPH, MBA, FASA

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.
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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.
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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.
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Dr. Albert Carvelli Appointed Chief of Anesthesiology at UPMC Mercy

Dr. Carvelli will assume his new leadership role on October 1, 2024.
Trent D. Emerick, MD, MBA, FASA

Dr. Trent Emerick Inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators

Dr. Emerick’s inclusion in this respected University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine group recognizes his exceptional contributions to medical education and his dedication to fostering future leaders in healthcare.
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September 2024 Publications

Nineteen publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published in September 2024.
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Drs. Andrea Ibarra and BaDoi Phan Awarded ASA Mentoring Grant to Study Socioeconomic Disparities in Obstetric Anesthesia Management

Their innovative study aims to address the complex interplay between socioeconomic factors and obstetric anesthesia care for patients with opioid use disorder.
Henry Paiste

Dr. Henry Paiste Honored with Pitt Med Professionalism Accolade

Dr. Paiste's accolade was submitted through the Pitt Med PAIR program, an initiative that allows University of Pittsburgh medical and graduate students to recognize individuals for their extraordinary professionalism and dedication to the service of others.
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Dr. Harikesh Subramanian Receives PUF Research Award from the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists

Dr. Subramanian received the SCA's Participant User File award for his research project "Association Effects of Social Determinants of Health on Complications After VAD Implantation: Exploration of the ZIP Code and Outcomes."
CRNAs at their lemonade stand fundraiser

UPMC Presbyterian CRNAs Give Back to the Community Through Donation Drive and Fundraiser

They participated in the “Protect PT and Pittsburgh Area Community Schools Back to School Donation Drive” to support students in the East Allegheny School District, and they hosted a lemonade stand on August 11, 2024, to benefit Make-A-Wish and 412 Gives Back.
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Pitching In for Global Anesthesia Safety: Residents Organize Cornhole Tournament to Support ASA-Lifebox Challenge

Residents from our department have come together to organize a special event with a purpose: a Cornhole Tournament to raise funds for the ASA-Lifebox Resident Challenge on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at noon. The event will take place in North Park's Sesqui Pavilion.
Nicole Nowe

Nicole Nowe Honored with UPMC “Extra Mile” Award

Nicole Nowe, a CRNA at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, was honored for her consistent efforts to go above and beyond her job responsibilities, maintain a high morale in the workplace, and exemplify UPMC’s core values.