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Our anesthesia critical care fellows and faculty recently attended the 2024 Society of Critical Care Medicine Annual Congress. It was a fantastic educational experience, and an opportunity for faculty and…
Resident Martin Hehir, MD Heading to US Olympic Marathon Trials
UVA Anesthesiology resident, Martin Hehir, MD, has successfully qualified for the U.S. Olympic trials in the marathon. Training for the Olympics while balancing his roles as a third-year resident and…Keith Littlewood, MD Selected to Present the 2024 Lipscomb Student Lecture
This year’s Lipscomb Lecture will be presented by Keith E. Littlewood, MD. The lecture will be held on Tuesday, January 9th at 4:30pm at the School of Medicine. Dr. Littlewood…Nadia Lunardi, MD, PhD Featured in Interview with the International Anesthesia Research Society
In an interview with the International Anesthesia Research Society, Dr. Nadia Lunardi reflects on her transformative journey as a researcher from her initial IARS Mentored Research Award in 2014. At…
The UVA Office of Pain Management and Opioid Stewardship (OPMOS) was invited to speak at the Albemarle County Public Schools education conference, Making Connections, on November 6, 2023 at Monticello…
The UVA Housestaff Council for Diversity and Inclusion (HCDI) recently hosted the second annual "Surgery & Anesthesia Day Camp" with the Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia. Residents and…
Dr. Erin Hennessey, MD, will be appointed Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Virginia beginning in early 2024. Currently Dr. Hennessey is a…
During this year's State of the Department Address, Chair Dr. Peggy McNaull announced the recipients of our inaugural department awards. Congratulations to the following award recipients who demonstrate exceptional care,…
Meeting the Moment: How the Opioid Crisis has Changed the Way We Study, Evaluate, and Treat Patients
The University of Virginia (UVA) Department of Anesthesiology and Office of Pain Management and Opioid Stewardship (OPMOS) present this course, which is also sponsored by the University of Virginia School…
The University of Virginia (UVA) Anesthesiology Department and the Office of Pain Management and Opioid Stewardship (OPMOS) hosted a program for Charlottesville Albemarle Oral Surgeons and Dentists on Thursday May…
On May 16th and 17th, the Department of Anesthesiology hosted another amazing Celebration of Research. Thank you to Dr. Zuo for organizing, and thank you to all those who attended…
Dr. Mohamed Tiouririne Leads First Annual Maternal Critical Care Conference
In April, Dr. Mohamed Tiouririne and colleague, Michelle Dawson, directed the first annual Maternal Critical Care Conference with faculty speakers from the Departments of Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, and Obstetrics and…UVA Women in Anesthesiology Hosts Fertility for Female Physicians Event
The UVA Women in Anesthesiology group hosted a successful Fertility for Female Physicians Event and Panel with guest speaker, reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Linnea Goodman on May 9th. The event was…Lynn Kohan, MD Awarded the Presidential Scholar Award from American Society of Regional Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist Lynn R. Kohan, MD was awarded the Presidential Scholar Award from the American Society of Regional Anesthesia. Dr. Kohan is the Medical Director of the Pain Management Center, as…UVA Anesthesiologists help lead UVA’s Women In Medicine Workshop
A UVA Women Leadership Development Seminar (WLDS) was held on November 1, 2022 focusing on the topic of private vs. academic practice. Co-chairs of the event include Kamilla Esfaani, MD,…
Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Congratulations to Dr. Aric Elmer for being honored by the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine for his excellence in teaching. He was…
Dr. Ziyad Knio Honored with the Korbon Award for Resident Research
Dr. Ziyad Knio, CA1 anesthesiology resident was honored with the 2022 Brian Korbon Award for Resident Research. This award is given annually to a resident that has excelled in the…Dr. Venkat Mangunta Honored by CA2/3 Residents with Annual Teaching Award
Dr. Venkat Mangunta was honored this week by the senior residents as Faculty teacher of the Year! Congratulations on this great honor! Dr. Mangunta is a cardiac anesthesiologist and splits…
Dr. Eryn Thiele was honored by the first and second year residents as this year's recipient of the Faculty teaching Award. Congratulations on this honor! Dr. Thiele works primarily in…
The Department of Anesthesiology honors a 4th year UVA Medical Student going into Anesthesia each spring at SOM Graduation. This year's recipient was Alessandra Riccio, MD. Dr. Riccio is heading…