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Two UVA Anesthesiology Faculty Inducted as Fellows of the American College of Critical Care Medicine<\/a><\/p>\n UVA Department of Anesthesiology faculty members Erin Hennessey, MD, and Akram Zaaqoq, MD, MPH, were inducted into the American College of Critical Care Medicine (ACCM) and awarded Fellow of Critical…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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UVA Health Prescription Drug Take-Back Day | April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Drop Off Unused Medications for Free, Without Leaving Your Car To safely dispose of leftover prescription medications, the University of Virginia will hold a free, drive-through prescription drug take-back event…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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UVA Anesthesiology Expands Acute Pain Care with New Cryoablation Technique<\/a><\/p>\n The UVA Anesthesiology Acute Pain Service is now offering cryoablation.\u00a0The technique involves the application of very cold temperatures to specific nerves under ultrasound guidance to treat painful conditions.\u00a0UVA has offered…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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Lindsey Sites, MSN, CRNA Appointed CRNA Director for Perioperative Services<\/a><\/p>\n We are pleased to announce that Lindsey Sites, MSN, CRNA\u00a0has been selected to step into the role of CRNA Director for Perioperative Services effective March 1, after serving as Interim…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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Dr. Mike Mazzeffi Appointed Chair of UVA Department of Anesthesiology<\/a><\/p>\n We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Mazzeffi, MD, MPH, MSc, FASA, FCCM, as chair of the UVA Department of Anesthesiology, effective today, February 11th. Dr. Mazzeffi, an…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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UVA Among First in Nation to Earn IAC Accreditation in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography<\/a><\/p>\n Our Cardiac Anesthesiology Division has earned Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), making us one of the first facilities in the nation to receive this designation.…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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Bringing Medicine to the Community: UVA Anesthesiology and HCDI Host Health Careers Camp at the Boys & Girls Club<\/a><\/p>\n For the first time, the annual UVA Health Day Camp was hosted off grounds and in the community, meeting students where they are. In collaboration with the Housestaff Community Development…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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ASA Annual Meeting 2025<\/a><\/p>\n UVA Anesthesiology faculty and trainees had a remarkable presence at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists in San Antonio, TX (October 10\u201315), leading sessions, workshops, panels,…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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How Virtual Reality is Reshaping Medical Education at UVA<\/a><\/p>\n The University of Virginia Department of Anesthesiology is embracing the future of medical education with plans to incorporate Vantari VR, an award-winning, high-fidelity virtual reality training platform, into its curriculum…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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Annual Equipment Expo<\/a><\/p>\n On September 24, 2025, the Department of Anesthesiology held its semiannual Equipment Expo in the ERC, giving faculty, residents, fellows, and CRNAs the chance to refresh skills, stay compliant, and…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Celebration of Research!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n   We are thrilled to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements in research across our department at the 2025 Celebration of Research. This annual event showcases the dedication, innovation, and…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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2025 Celebration of Research Highlights Innovation, Collaboration, and Mission-Driven Discovery<\/a><\/p>\n   The UVA Anesthesiology recently hosted its annual Celebration of Research - an event that not only showcased remarkable scientific achievements but also reaffirmed research as a core pillar of…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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UVA Anesthesiology and City of Promise Bring Medicine to Life at UVA Health Day Camp<\/a><\/p>\n The University of Virginia\u2019s Department of Anesthesiology, in partnership with UVA Health and the Housestaff Community Development Initiative (HCDI), collaborated with Charlottesville\u2019s City of Promise to host UVA Health Day…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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UVA Prescription Drug Take-Back Event<\/a><\/p>\n Drop Off Unused Medications for Free, Without Leaving Your Car To safely dispose of leftover prescription medications, the University of Virginia will hold a free, drive-through prescription drug take-back event…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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Join us for the 2025 Celebration of Research!<\/a><\/p>\n 2025 Celebration of Research The Celebration of Research is a showcase of what we have done in research in this past year. Please attend to celebrate our department\u2019s effort in…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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Drs. Amanda Kleiman and Vaia Abatzis Selected to Serve as ABA Examiners for Applied Exam<\/a><\/p>\n Congratulations to Drs. Amanda Kleiman and Vaia Abatzis on being selected to serve as ABA examiners for the Applied Exam! They will play a critical role in the future of…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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Former Resident, Mark Simcox, MD, Appointed to the Virginia Board of Medicine<\/a><\/p>\n Former UVA Anesthesiology resident Mark Simcox, MD, has been appointed to the Virginia Board of Medicine by Governor Glenn Youngkin, following a nomination by Senator Todd Pillion. Dr. Simcox, a…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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Recent Grants & Publications<\/a><\/p>\n August 2024 - December 2024 Grants 1. Mike Mazzeffi, MD Safety and Tolerability of Recombinant von Willebrand Factor Concentrate in Adult ECMO Patients with Major Bleeding: A Phase I Study.…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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Global Health: Urogynecology Campaign in Botswana<\/a><\/p>\n Written By Dr. Kamilla Esfahani Dumelang! For the last two weeks, I learned more about cloacal defects than ever before. And I loved it. Working alongside amazing urogynecologists, Drs. Ian…<\/br>\n <\/div>\n

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New Adult Cardiothoracic Fellowship Program<\/a><\/p>\n We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship Program. 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