Hands-on POCUS, expert faculty and learning. 🩺🖥️ VSA’s immersive weekend brought gastric US, FAST, lung + focused cardiac echo to life, with participants logging cases toward the ASA Diagnostic POCUS Certificate. Get the recap from Dr. Melissa Byrne: https://t.co/AexJNbHZF6

No tricks !! Only treats when you have fun at work @UVaAnesthesia @UVASurgery @UVARegional festive spirits are boooooooutiful @KohanLynn @EMARIANOMD @NarouzeMD @ASALifeline @ASRA_Society @ESRA_Society

John McNeil, MD, an associate professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, was awarded a grant to study whether microplastics and PFAS (forever chemicals) are building up in human heart valves & potentially causing valvular atherosclerotic disease. 📘 https://t.co/OhXMMtNtLP

Excited to share our article on Applications of Big Data in Perioperative Outcomes and Evidence-Based Clinical Practice! #bigdata #regional @nelkassabany @EMARIANOMD @UVaAnesthesia @UVARegional https://t.co/mZDFMHDPax

Spotlight on Regional Anaesthesia – Continuing Our #WCA2026 Series Watch Track Co-Chairs Kariem @elboghdadly & Nabil @nelkassabany as they share their excitement & personally invite you to Marrakech for this global gathering of anaesthesiology experts. https://t.co/IGh2zTfu4S

Join us for Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 25th from 10AM - 2 PM outside of the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center! Safely dispose of unwanted meds—drive up or walk up, no questions asked. 🚗💊 @uvahealthnews @MedicineUVA @UVA #TakeBackDay #DrugTakeBack

We had a fantastic time at the @ASALifeline Annual Meeting in San Antonio! Congratulations to our faculty and trainees, who led countless presentations, panels, and workshops and represented @MedicineUVA on the national stage!🤩

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Valenzuela to UVA Anesthesiology, Division of Critical Care! Dr. Valenzuela trained at Loma Linda University and completed her fellowship at Mass General. We look forward to the impact she’ll make on our patients and team.✨ @MedicineUVA

Virtual reality is giving UVA trainees extra opportunities to practice, build confidence, and improve patient safety. Learn more here: https://t.co/W2QtZl9n6o

📸 Highlights from our Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training earlier this month in Richmond. Hands-on learning, collaboration and skills that directly enhance patient care. #Anesthesiology #VirginiaHealthCare #POCUS #PatientSafety

Proud Wahoo, Joyce Redinger, MD is rejoining UVA after fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology at UPMC Children’s. Her clinical interests include transplant anesthesia, acute pain management, and medical education & wellness. We’re excited to welcome her back to UVA! 🎉

Welcome back, Dr. Ziyad Knio! Dr. Knio rejoins UVA Health after critical care fellowship training at Columbia. His interests include point-of-care ultrasound in the OR/ICU and research on perioperative outcomes. We’re thrilled to have him back in Charlottesville!😁 @uvahealthnews

This week, we hosted our annual Equipment Expo in the ERC! Faculty, residents, fellows & CRNAs refreshed skills & explored new tech, including VR simulation training and demos of the Belmont Rapid Infuser, Clearsight & Optiflow. Thanks to everyone who made it a success!

Dr. Chad Brummett @drchadb (@UMich) joined us for Grand Rounds this morning as we celebrated our @FAERanesthesia Academic Giving Competition win—1st Place for Most Donors. Dr. Brummett's talk explored opioid prescribing guidelines and OUD following surgery. #FAER

Huge thanks to @KohanLynn & the amazing @UVaAnesthesia team for having me as a Visiting Professor! 🙏 Grateful to @elmorbr, @SKotakondla, @nelkassabany, @dr_melissabyrne & @IyaboMuse for the warm hospitality. 📚A packed but super satisfying 24 hours even squeezed in the Rotunda🏛️

Last week, UVA Anesthesiology celebrated 70 years of excellence at the Rotunda. From just 6 faculty in 1955 to over 70 today, the department’s growth and impact continue to inspire. The evening featured awards, promotions, a history presentation, and a celebratory reception.🎉

Dr. Nabil Elkassabany (@nelkassabany), Professor of Anesthesiology and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, shares why he loves working at UVA and living in Charlottesville! Want to learn more about UVA? Get in touch with us here: https://t.co/gDetSJjc8n

We’re excited to welcome Thaddee "Teddy" Valdelievre, MD (@TValdelievre) back to UVA Anesthesiology! Formerly with our Neuroanesthesia team (2020–2022), he returns after serving as Division Director at Baylor Scott & White. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome to the team!

We just wrapped up our annual Celebration of Research! 🎉 Featuring 9 oral presentations, 11 posters, and keynotes by Dr. Judith Hellman, the event showcased the incredible breadth and depth of our department’s work. Huge thanks to all who made it possible! @MedicineUVA

Honored to welcome Dr. Judith Hellman from UCSF for UVA Anesthesiology Research Day! Grateful for her insights on sepsis immuno- and neuro-modulation and the challenges of sustaining clinician-led research in Anesthesiology. @UVaAnesthesia @MMazzeffi @LizWhitlockMD @ASALifeline