Obstetric Anesthesiology News

The highly anticipated third edition of the textbook Obstetric Anesthesia and Uncommon Disorders was edited by Grace Lim, MD, MS, and includes chapters from including several members of our obstetric anesthesiology team.

Grace Lim, MD, MS, was a guest on a podcast at the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology annual meeting.

Grace Lim, MD, MS, has been selected to participate in a panel discussion during the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Dean's Summer Research Program Virtual Retreat.

Our faculty and trainees will present work at the 56th annual meeting of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP 2024), which will be held Thursday, May 2 to Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Denver, Colorado.

CRNAs from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital earned top fundraising accolades in Walk MS, a nationwide initiative supporting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Dr. Grace Lim was featured on Yale Anesthesiology’s podcast series in the episode, “Pain Management for Pregnant People with Opioid Use Disorder.”

The Magee Anesthesia Cares Committee, comprised of dedicated Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, along with their family members and friends, recently came together to support two impactful community events.

Andrea Ibarra, MD, MS, was recently elected as an Associate Member of the Association of University Anesthesiologists, a professional organization dedicated to fostering mentorship, diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth within anesthesiology.

These promising students not only engaged in rigorous research training, but also actively participated in clinical anesthesia activities.

Grace Lim, MD, MS, has been appointed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Executive Committee to serve as the ASA’s liaison to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health’s (AIM) Clinical and Community Advisory Group.

AIM stands as a vital national initiative dedicated to enhancing maternal safety and the...