News
Dr. Ted Sakai Appointed Chair of SEA Research Committee
The Research Committee of the SEA, which is the only society in anesthesiology exclusively dedicated to advancing clinical teaching in anesthesia, provides a forum for research in anesthesiology education as well as resources, advice, and mentorship for educators planning and conducting research.
Dr. Grace Lim Part of Pennsylvania Team Fighting for Maternal Safety
As a member of the Pennsylvania Perinatal Quality Collaborative Alliance for Innovation in Maternal Health team, Dr. Lim will be part of a new PA state maternal safety effort focused on severe hypertension, health disparities, and depression screening and follow-up.
Work by Subramaniam, et al. Commended in JCVA Editorial
The editorial discussed the lack of literature and limited guidance on establishing a perioperative transthoracic echocardiography service and praised the work by the authors.
Robust Department Participation at ASA 2020 Virtual Meeting
Department members will deliver 38 presentations; two faculty members will moderate sessions; and 13 faculty members, three residents, and one Pitt medical student will serve on ASA and ASA-related committees.
Drs. Brian Blasiole and Scott Licata Recognized for Contributions at CHP
Dr. Blasiole was commended for his collaboration and positive communication among the clinical team members at CHP. Dr. Licata was recognized his hard work and kind, compassionate care for patients and families at CHP.
ACGME Awards Continued Accreditation With No Citations to Regional Anesthesiology & Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship
We are pleased to announce that the ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) Anesthesiology Review Committee has awarded our Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship Program continued accreditation with no citations. This status is given to…
Annual “Run for the Warriors” Tradition Continues in 2020
The 2020 ASA 5K Run for the Warriors is a virtual event, and our department has assembled a team to run or walk with their ASA colleagues.
Eileen Nguyen Wins 1st Place Award in Best Basic Science Category at SOAP Meeting
Eileen won for her presentation “Kappa opioid signaling for the treatment of neuraxial morphine-induced itch.
2020 SATA Scientific Meeting Recap
Tetsuro Sakai, MD, PhD, MHA, FASA, and Kathirvel Subramaniam, MD, MPH, FASE, along with Sathish Kumar, MD, and Amy Young, MD, from the University of Michigan, organized the 2020 Inaugural MidState Society for the Advancement of Transplantation Anesthesia (SATA) Scientific Meeting on…
Dr. Dennis Phillips Appointed Medical Director of Quality
In his new role, he will develop and lead the key components of the Department’s Quality Improvement initiatives. He will also partner with other clinical departments in the system and serve as a physician advisor to the Wolff Center.
Melissa Dupilka to Serve as Assistant CRNA Clinical Director at CHP
Melissa has accepted the role effective September 27, 2020.
Dr. Ted Sakai to Serve on Inaugural AUA Leadership Advisory Board
The LAB will provide resources for AUA members’ professional development to succeed as academic anesthesiology leaders, inspire and empower the next generation of anesthesiologists and academic anesthesiology leaders, work to establish an equitable and inclusive environment for AUA members, and…
Dr. Wende Goncz Appointed Clinical Director of Anesthesiology at UPMC Passavant
In her role, Dr. Goncz will help coordinate anesthesia services hospital-wide, management of the daily OR schedule at UPMC Passavant-McCandless, and serve as a department clinical liaison. She will continue her significant clinical OR responsibilities.
Beekley Medical Grant to Assess the Role of Aromatherapy for Treatment of Perioperative Anxiety
The study, which will be conducted as a single-center, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial at UPMC Shadyside, will explore aromatherapy’s potential to modulate perioperative anxiety.