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Obstetric Anesthesiology Lecture and Videos Available Online
A special lecture from our department’s Obstetric (OB) Anesthesiology Quality Assurance Conference on May 26, 2020 has been posted online:
Mitigating Risk and Improving Outcomes: Communication Strategies and Trauma-Informed Care of the Obstetric Patient Elizabeth M. Hovis, MD…
Dr. Benedict Alter Awarded AAPM Grant
Dr. Alter was awarded an American Academy of Pain Medicine Inaugural Early Investigator Research Grant for his research project “Brain Biomarker of Endogenous Analgesia in Patients with Chronic Knee Pain.”
Local Restaurant Donates Meals to AIPPS Teams
Thank you so much to Fogo de Chão in Pittsburgh who dropped off lunches for clinical teams at our Acute Interventional Perioperative Pain & Regional Anesthesiology sites.
Dr. Brad Taylor Among Pain Research Challenge Awardees
The project “AtTACC Pain” was one of three projects to receive $50,000 in the 2020 Pain Research Challenge.
Danielle Meholic Earns DNAP
Danielle was conferred the degree of Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice from LaRoche College.
New Video Spotlights Pain Medicine Fellowship Program
Our Pain Medicine Fellowship has made a new video giving applicants a “virtual interview” and a glimpse into the program, its training locations, and living in the city of Pittsburgh.
Sarah Robison Refuses to Let COVID-19 Stop Her from Completing Marathon
Earlier this year, Sarah Robison, one of our CRNAs working at UPMC Presbyterian, resumed training after a previous injury to reach the ambitious goal of running her first full marathon in Pittsburgh. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck and the 2020 Pittsburgh marathon was canceled, Sarah refused…
Residents and Faculty Raise Funds to Aid Communities in Need During COVID-19 Crisis
Our residents have started a fundraiser to collect donations for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and help the many members of our community who are now struggling to feed their families due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting damage to our economy.
The Greater…
Sarah Copanzzi Receives Star Award
The Star Award recognizes staff members who deserve a special “thank you” for efforts such as going above and beyond to solve problems, assisting with UPMC goals, or maintaining high morale through a kind word, positive outlook, or initiative.
Six Department Anesthesiologists Recognized in Pittsburgh Magazine’s 2020 “Best Doctors” List
Congratulations to Cheryl D. Bernstein, MD; Franklyn P. Cladis, MD; Peter J. Davis, MD; Aman Mahajan, MD, PhD, MBA; Erin Sullivan, MD; and Ajay D. Wasan, MD, who were named in Pittsburgh Magazine’s 2020 “Best Doctors” list.
2020-2021 Chief Residents
We announce and congratulate our 2020-2021 chief residents Drs. Neal Shah, Sam Goldstein, and Christian Molzahn.
Krupa Patel Wins Willenkin Award for Best Medical Student in Anesthesiology
The award is given annually to the best University of Pittsburgh medical student in the field of anesthesiology.
Poster Highlights ACCM Fellowship Program Alumni’s COVID-19 Work
We highlight some of the UPMC Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program graduates who are serving all over the country caring for critically ill coronavirus patients or preparing for the COVID-19 surge in their hometown.
Department Events Postponed
The health and safety of everyone in our department, the UPMC/University of Pittsburgh community, and our colleagues and fellow clinicians is a top priority. For that reason, have postponed several events in an abundance of caution as a preventative step in the management of COVID-19:
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2020 Anesthesiology Residency Match Results
It is with great pleasure that we announce the results of our 2020 anesthesiology residency match. It was another extremely strong year for our match, with half of our top 10 candidates choosing to match with us. Thanks to Dr. Lindsay Stollings, Chair of the Selection Committee, Associate…