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Dr. Kristin Ondecko Ligda Nominated for AMA Women Physicians Section Inspirational Physician Recognition Award
Congratulations to Kristin M. Ondecko Ligda, MD, who was nominated for the American Medical Association's Women Physicians Section's Inspirational Physician Recognition Award. Dr. Ondecko Lidga was recognized for her work representing women in medicine and anesthesiology.…
Dr. Calin Gorun-Gorunescu Wins UPMC Richard L. Simmons, MD Speak Up for Safety Award
Congratulations to Calin Gorun-Gorunescu, MD, who won a 2016 UPMC Richard L. Simmons, MD Speak Up for Safety Award. The award honors the dedication of Dr. Richard Simmons (Distinguished Service Professor, Chairman Emeritus, and Vice Chair for Surgical Research, Department of Surgery and Medical…
Department Mourns Loss of Former UPMC Presbyterian Neuroanesthesiology Team Members
The influence of these clinicians fostered the growth of our neuroanesthesia team and they will be missed by their many trainees and colleagues.
Dr. William Simmons Honored with Jefferson Award for Volunteerism
Congratulations to William Simmons, MD, who was one of three mentors in Gateway Medical Society’s Journey to Medicine Academic Mentorship Program (the other mentors were Anita Edwards, MD of Highmark and Jan Madison, MD of Jefferson Hospital) selected to receive the Jefferson…
Dr. Sanford Littwin Joins Department as Presby/Montefiore OR Clinical Director
Welcome to Sanford M. Littwin, MD, who recently joined the department as Operating Room Clinical Director of UPMC Presbyterian/Montefiore.
Dr. Littwin comes to us from the Department of Anesthesiology/Division of Pediatric Anesthesia at the Hospital for Joint Diseases,…
Dr. Ibtesam Hilmi Promoted to Professor
Congratulations to Ibtesam A. Hilmi, MB CHB, FRCA, who was recently promoted to Professor of Anesthesiology. A key member of our liver transplant anesthesiology team who has had an enormous impact on patient safety, clinical research, and resident education, Dr. Hilmi has…
Department Members Serve on Guatemala Survival Mission Trip
Department members David G. Metro, MD; Anne E. Kamarchik, MD; Melanie Hodge, MD; and Brian Gierl, MD are currently serving on a Surgicorps international survival mission trip in Antigua, Guatemala. They have taken care of almost 100 patients for surgeries…
Dr. William Simmons Receives NMA Scroll of Merit
Dr. Simmons received the award, the NMA’s highest honor for merit, in recognition of his leadership and promotion of wellness, healthcare equality, medical education, and efforts towards increasing the pipeline of minority students entering medicine.
Dr. Grace Lim Appointed New OB Anesthesiology Director at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
Katherine “Grace” Lim, MD was recently appointed as the new Director of Obstetric Anesthesiology at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC (MWH). Dr. Lim started her medical training at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, then migrated to Chicago where she completed her residency…
Pitt Anesthesiology Interest Group Receives ASA AIG Student Chapter Award
Congratulations to the University of Pittsburgh Anesthesiology Interest Group (AIG), who were selected by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Medical Student Component (MSC) as winner of the 2015-2016 Outstanding AIG Student Chapter Award. This award distinguishes the group as one of…
2016 FAER Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellows Anh Nguyen and Elizabeth Snajdar
The Department of Anesthesiology was one of 37 sites nationwide selected to host the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship Program (MSARF) in 2016. FAER created the MSARF program to encourage talented medical…
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Spotlights Book by Dr. Steven Orebaugh
Dr. Orebaugh was spotlighted in a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article for his fiction book, "A Night in the Life," which is based on his real life experiences working in the ER at South Side Hospital (now UPMC Mercy South Side).
Drs. Jim Ibinson, A. Murat Kaynar, and Marsha Ritter Jones Awarded UPP Foundation Grants
Congratulations to James W. Ibinson, MD, PhD, A. Murat Kaynar, MD, MPH, and Marsha Ritter Jones, MD, PhD, who were all recently awarded UPP Foundation Grants to conduct the following research projects:
James W. Ibinson, MD, PhD: “Investigating the Link…
Dr. Kristin Ondecko Ligda Featured as PAMED Guest Blogger
Congratulations to Kristin M. Ondecko Ligda, MD, who was featured as a guest blogger last month on the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) website.
Photos from the 2016 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 9, 2016. Photos from the party can be viewed online at Google Photos (photos by Dr.…