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Pain Medicine Fellows Selected to Present at ASRA Workshop
Congratulations to our Pain Medicine fellows Jessica M. Albasha, DO and Youngeun Cho, MD, who were selected as two of only 60 pain fellows nationwide to participate in the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) Advanced Neuromodulation Comprehensive…
Francis Feld and John O’Donnell Honored for Nursing Excellence by Pittsburgh Magazine
Congratulations to Francis Feld (CRNA, UPMC Passavant) and John M. O'Donnell (CRNA, UPMC Presbyterian and Director, University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program), who Pittsburgh Magazine named 2017 “Excellence in Nursing” honorees.
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Dr. Stephen McHugh Chosen as ABA Question Writer
Congratulations to Stephen M. McHugh, MD, who was selected to serve as an American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) question writer for a two-year term. The ABA examines and certifies physicians who complete an accredited program of anesthesiology training in the United States…
Dr. Cristina Roosen Wins Patient Safety Award
Diane S. Hupp, DNP, RN, NEA-BC (L), Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Operations and Patient Care Services at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, presents Cristina Roosen-Marcos, MD (R) with the hospital’s Patient Safety Award.Congratulations to Cristina…
Elsie Murray, CRNA Emeritus, MPM (1938 - 2017)
We celebrate the distinguished career of Elsie Murray.
CRNAs Rick Henker and Pam Norton Win Cameos of Caring Awards
L: Dr. Hiroko Henker accepting the Cameos award on behalf of her husband Rick;R: Pam Norton, CRNA, BSN
The Cameos of Caring® awards recognize nursing professional who are as role models within their facility and beyond. Individuals are recognized within specialty categories (…
Work by Matthew Orlowski Wins FAER MSARF Best Basic Research Abstract Award
Congratulations to Matthew Orlowski and his mentor, Howard B. Gutstein, MD, on receiving the 2017 Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship (MSARF) Symposium Best Basic Research Abstract Award for “Imatinib…
Dr. Lilinete Polsunas Leads Project to Aid Hurricane Victims in Puerto Rico
Lilinete Polsunas, a combined Pediatrics/Anesthesiology Resident and a Puerto Rico native, has been working tirelessly since Hurricane Maria to provide much needed medical supplies and funds to her island home. She started by energizing the anesthesiology and pediatric residents…
Dr. William Simmons Awarded 2017 Oswald Nickens Physician of the Year Award
Congratulations to William Simmons, MD, who received the 2017 Oswald Nickens Physician of the Year award from the Gateway Medical Society (GMS). GMS, a component society of the National Medical Association, honors one or more physicians in Western PA annually whose clinical work…
Drs. William McIvor and Raymond Planinsic Become FASA Designees
Congratulations to William R. McIvor, MD and Raymond M. Planinsic, MD, who were recently appointed Fellows of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (FASA™). FASA identifies and promotes ASA members exhibiting the highest standards in professionalism/leadership…
Dr. Kathirvel Subramaniam Receives FASE Designation
Congratulations to Kathirvel Subramaniam, MD, MPH, who was recently appointed a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography (FASE). The FASE designation is a peer-review process that recognizes dedicated American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) members with an…
Department Members to Present at 2017 ASA Meeting
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual Meeting is a major department event, with an impressive number of medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty members presenting every year. The 2017 meeting will be held October 21-25 in Boston, MA. Department members…
NRMP Fellowship Match Results for Academic Year 2018-2019
Our clinical fellow recruitment process through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) has concluded and we are proud to announce that the following outstanding fellows will join us for the 2018-2019 academic year!
Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellows
Chad Dean, MD
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Dr. Yan Xu Appointed Peter Winter Professor of Anesthesiology
Yan Xu, PhD, was appointed the Peter Winter Professor of Anesthesiology. This endowed professorship is named in honor of Peter M. Winter, MD, the renowned second chair of our department.
Photos from the 2017 Anesthesiology Resident and Fellow Welcome Picnic
A resident/fellow welcome picnic was held at the home of Drs. Howard Gutstein and Jill Schumacher on July 8, 2017. Photos from the party can be viewed online at Google Photos (photos by Drs. Theresa…