They will be recognized for their outstanding clinical performance, leadership, and dedication to patient care at the Dr. Loren Roth Quality and Patient Safety Awards Celebration on October 13, 2025.
Our department will be well-represented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ premier annual conference, taking place October 10–14 in San Antonio, Texas.
Alex and Derrick, two exceptional second-year medical students, were selected to train in our department through the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship program.
Alex Burlew, MD (PGY-2), was honored for his outstanding mentorship and dedication to medical student education during the Spring 2025 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Acting Internship.
Amber D. Schaus, CRNA, has been honored with this year’s CRNA Preceptor of the Year Award, a prestigious recognition awarded by the UPMC Preceptor Academy.
Dr. Emerick’s election as an Active Member reflects his distinguished achievements in pain medicine, graduate medical education, and academic leadership.
The issue spotlighted Drs. Yaroslava Longhitano and Raymond Planinsic as Section Editors, and featured six articles authored by members of our department.
We are sad to share the news that Dr. William Hetrick, our former faculty member and a leader in the field of anesthesiology, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
