Michael Avidan
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Dr. Seymour and Rose T. Brown Professor of Anesthesiology Head of Department of Anesthesiology Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri
Joined June 2018
Congratulations to @sachinkheterpal on being named Chair of @UMichAnesthesia! 🥳 FAER is grateful to have benefited from Dr. Kheterpal's expertise on our Board of Directors, & we look forward to seeing the Dept of Anesthesiology at UMich continue to thrive under his leadership!
We are thrilled to announce Sachin Kheterpal, MD, MBA, has been named chair of the Dept of Anesthesiology & the Robert B Sweet Endowed Prof of Anesthesiology! 🎉🎉 A visionary leader in the field & @UMichMedSchool, he begins his new role July 1.
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We are thrilled to announce Sachin Kheterpal, MD, MBA, has been named chair of the Dept of Anesthesiology & the Robert B Sweet Endowed Prof of Anesthesiology! 🎉🎉 A visionary leader in the field & @UMichMedSchool, he begins his new role July 1.
medschool.umich.edu
The Board of Regents on June 12 approved the appointment of Sachin Kheterpal, M.D., MBA, as chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and the Robert B. Sweet Endowed Professor of Anesthesiology in...
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Congratulations, @achamess, on being named a 2025 Rita Allen Foundation Scholar! This award will enable him to explore novel approaches to nonaddictive pain relief that could be safer and more effective than current options.
medicine.washu.edu
Pain researcher receives grant for early-career scientists
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Congrats to Melissa Prewitt on being named @STLmag’s 2025 Excellence in Nursing Intensive Care winner! Melissa is a compassionate, skilled NP who brings knowledge, empathy & heart to everything she does—for our patients, our team & the broader community.
anesthesiology.wustl.edu
Melissa Prewitt, AGACNP-BC, was named St. Louis Magazine's 2025 Excellence in Nursing Intensive Care winner.
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Congratulations to the #WashUanesthesiology June Featured Members! Learn more about Aaron, Gaurang, Katie & Mary on our website: https://t.co/mgjtDajUOf
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Kudos to our amazing #WashUAnesthesiology team members recognized with SAFE accolades this quarter 🤩 We are grateful for your dedication to creating a wonderful workplace! https://t.co/nyNc5MmYFH
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Huge congratulations to Dr. Mitsukuni Yoshida on being awarded a Research Fellowship Grant ( https://t.co/DwmVdBCNav) as part of FAER's Spring 2025 Grant Cycle! 🥳 Proud to be able to support Dr. Yoshida on his #research journey! @WashUAnesRsrch @WashUanesthesia
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Join us in congratulating Dr. Mitsukuni Yoshida on receiving the @FAERanesthesia 2025 Research Fellowship Grant! His project explores how cholesterol metabolism in immune cells contributes to chronic pain. Learn more:
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We’re celebrating our incredible ’24-’25 chief residents as they wrap up their training, reflect on the journey, and look ahead to what’s next. Read their reflections and words of advice ⬇️
anesthesiology.wustl.edu
As graduation day approaches, our three chief residents reflect on their experiences, share what’s next in their careers, and offer advice to those following in their footsteps.
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We're excited to announce that we've matched all 10 spots for our 2026-27 Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program, including Drs. Dimza & Shaffer from #WashUanesthesiology!
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Congratulations to Dr. Bernadette Henrichs, who has been named the new dean of @GoldfarbNursing, effective mid-June! A transformational leader, beloved educator, and CRNA trailblazer, Dr. Henrichs is ready to lead Goldfarb into an exciting future. https://t.co/6gW8HN9zcA
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This week's Grand Rounds features @BlainMoraes from @McGillRehab. Details below ⬇️ 📆 Wednesday, May 21 ⏰ 6:45 a.m. 🔬 "Predicting recovery of consciousness using brain criticality under anesthesia" 📍 Wohl Auditorium & Zoom https://t.co/kulZzi5Av8
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See my recent article emphasizing the importance of focusing on #mentalhealth in the surgical period. I highlight the wonderful work of @PowerOverPain_ & @avidan_michael (Center for Perioperative Mental Health). @um_research
theconversation.com
Preoperative anxiety is a problem for patients and linked to worse surgical outcomes. The Canadian system needs innovative solutions to address this.
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Congratulations to all the @WashUdbbs PhD graduates! Here are some of the amazing grads + mentors from @WashUAnesRsrch @WashUClinPharm including my favorite recent graduate Dr. Elizaveta Mangutov 🤩
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Phillip Vlisides, MD, Associate Professor in Anesthesiology and Executive Director of Neuroscience Research @UMichMedSchool, will be joining @UCLAAnes this week! Dr. Vlisides will present at our #GrandRounds tomorrow on intraoperative EEGs and anesthetic depth! ❤️🩺
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Happy Nurse's Week to all the wonderful nurses who bring skill & heart to work every day—thank you for all you do!
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📢Welcome Dr. Meghan Lane-Fall! A national leader in safety, equity, & implementation science, Dr. Lane-Fall is our new Chair & Anesthesiologist-in-Chief at CUIMC/NYP! Excited for the future of the department under her leadership--read more below! 🎇🎇🎇 https://t.co/OYogYGyOuK
anesthesiology.cuimc.columbia.edu
We are pleased to announce that Meghan Brooks Lane-Fall, MD, MSHP will join us as Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and as Anesthesiologist-in-Chief at CUIMC/NYP, effective May 5, 2025.
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Congratulations to Kenya McKinney, CRNA, on receiving the Dean’s Distinguished Service Award! Her leadership, mentorship, and dedication to community outreach have made a lasting impact at @washumedicine and beyond.
anesthesiology.wustl.edu
Kenya McKinney, CRNA, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Dean’s Distinguished Service Award.
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Congratulations to Dr. Burel Goodin (@PainBurel) on receiving the @washuOPA 2025 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award! This award recognizes faculty who demonstrate exceptional mentorship to postdoctoral appointees.
anesthesiology.wustl.edu
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at WashU Medicine has selected Burel Goodin, PhD, professor of anesthesiology, as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award.
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Our #WashUanesthesiology residents made us proud at #MARC2025! They showcased groundbreaking research, earned top awards, and represented our program with excellence. Read about their amazing work:
anesthesiology.wustl.edu
Residents from the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine presented their research and case reports at the 2025 Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference (MARC), held April 25–27 in Indianapolis.
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Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table at the @washumedicine Specialty Choice Fair — we love talking about anesthesiology!
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