TECH TALKNew Training keeps our Anesthesia Techs on top of their game

“We are approaching Joint Commission Time. We have a great team and are joint commission ready 99.9% of the time, but we want to make sure we are definitely ready. We are always getting new updates as to what they are looking for and want to make sure we are not deficient areas and that we don’t get pinged on anything.” - Tom Malboeuf

While we hear a lot about how terrific our clinicians are, we don’t hear enough about the unsung heroes of our ORs – our wonderful team of Anesthesia Techs led by Clinical Manager Thomas Malboeuf. The Joint Commission conducts periodic visits to hospitals to check that we are in compliance with all regulations and our facilities are

in proper order to conduct medical care. The Commission shows up without notice, but there is usually a window of time, beginning in spring, when they show up, so we are entering a period when a visit could happen at any time.

Tom Malboeuf believes in keeping his team prepared every day 24/7, so on May 11 he gave a series of trainings to the techs to update them on the tools they use to keep clinical areas, ORS, patients, and fellow staff safe. Tom invited the communications team to the training and we outline below how our techs keep everything running.

Firstly there is Materials, Safety, and Data (MSD) for chemicals that details the purpose, proper handling and storage and first aid precautions of each compound. MSDs can be found on the hospital portal as well as on paper at the OR desks on both campuses. It is crucial that Anesthesia Techs are aware of the possible hazards of all the materials, equipment and chemicals that they use on their jobs. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers a color-coded graphic and instructions identifying flammability, health risks, reactivity and other considerations such as electrical and construction codes. Finally there are the Instructions for Use (IFUs) that list exactly how to use and maintain products.

Another consideration is the physical conditions of the medical space, including cleanliness, placement, and organization. The list below includes some of things that techs need to remember to keep our spaces safe and in compliance.

1. Keep all equipment and supplies off the floor.

2. No cardboard boxes allowed in workrooms except interior boxes.

3. Checking for outdates.

4. Keep equipment and supplies low from the ceiling. 18 Inch Rule.

5. Make sure items are organized in a neat manner.

6. Cover extra towels with a sheet. Don’t place on heaters or windowsills.

We’ve not sure when the Joint Commission will pop in for a visit, but it’s clear that Tom is keeping the techs on their toes and alert so we will pass with flying colors whenever they show up!

Good work Tom, and way to go Tech Team!

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WELCOME

We are delighted to introduce several new colleagues to our anesthesia family. Please extend a warm welcome, and offer support as they orient to the department.

Kristine Grady, MS, CRNA HMFP MS in Nursing/Anesthesia, Rush University, Chicago

Steven Young, MDHMFP

Anesthesia Residency: BIDMC

MD: Tufts University, Boston

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONDr. Oriol wins Mass Medical Society Award

for her work in health disparitiesDr. Nancy Oriol is the recipient of the 2021 Massachusetts Medical Society Reducing Health Disparities Award. Dr. Oriol, Associate Professor of Anaesthesia at HMS, and Associate Dean of Community Engagement at HMS, is a longtime advocate for improving care for underserved communities and reducing medical disparities for people of color. She is one of the founders of the MEDScience Program, an HMS class that introduces local high school students to medicine and anatomy using medical simulation techniques. She is also one of the founders of the HMS Family Van that travels to local underserved communities and provides basic primary and preventive care to residents. Congratula-tions Dr. Oriol for this much deserved recognition for your efforts to provide better care to disadvantaged populations.

Dr. Ed Clune receives 2021 Nicholas M. Green, MD Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Contribution

Congratulations to Dr. Ed Clune, recipient of the 2021 Nicholas M. Greene, MD, Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Contribution. This award is given annually by the American Society of Anesthesiologists to a member whose career has supported international anesthetic education, care and volunteerism.

Dr. Clune joined the BIDMC Dept. of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine in 2017. With department support he moved to Botswana that year as part of the Botswana Global Health Initiative. This program was launched in 2011 to provide education and QI support at Scottish Livingstone Hospital (SLH) in Molepolole, Botswana. Dr. Clune’s goals were to build up critical care capacity at the hospital, bring American residents in for rotations, and help train local clinicians. He quickly got to work, becoming Chief of Anesthesia at SLH

and joining the faculty of the University of Botswana, School of Medicine, the only medical school in this country of 2.3 million.

Dr. Clune has worked tirelessly to improve the clinical and educational infrastructure in Botswana. At SLH, he supervised visiting residents, set up an ICU with 24-hour coverage, provided anesthesia and critical care services, and filled in where there were gaps in clinical care at the hospital. Botswana has limited anesthesiology services and most providers are foreign nationals. To address this need, Dr. Clune teamed up with BIDMC OB/GYN physician Dr. Rebecca Luckett, who is also in Botswana, to create an anesthesia residency in Botswana that will graduate its’ first group of locally educated doctors in 2023. When COVID-19 hit in spring of 2020, Dr. Clune worked with colleagues to convert the Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital, a large hospital in Gaborone that was previously empty, into a COVID only hospital.

Despite COVID restrictions, Dr. Clune continues to teach, practice, and strengthen the residency program that he helped create. His vision is a self-sustaining program that relies mostly on local initiative with some support from BIDMC and other medical institutions. He spends most of each year in Botswana with his family and has come to love the country and its’ people. Dr. Clune is modest about his own extraordinary efforts and proud of Botswana trainees, clinicians and faculty who have worked so hard to improve medical care for their people. In his own words-

“I’d like to spend enough time here to create a program where we help support critical care and anesthesia train-ing but it doesn’t depend on our presence. Overall, Botswana has done an incredible job of setting up a universal healthcare system and impressive access to educational opportunities. The concept of “Botho”, or very simply put “a respect for humanity”, is shared throughout the Southern African region and no more so anywhere than in Botswana. The medical clinicians have a deep commitment to the care of their patients and this is on display everyday on the wards throughout the country.”

“Ed is an exceptional humanitarian, but I would like to think that he represents an ethos that all of us in the department share, which is to do our part to make the world a better place. We should all be proud of the way he represents our Department. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Clune for his exceptional work on behalf of global health equity and his unwavering commitment the health of the people of Botswana.” -Danny Talmor

Donnell Carter wins Humanitarian Award from American Association of Nurse AnesthetistsCongratulations to Donnell Carter, CRNA who was awarded the 2021 Janice Drake Humanitarian Award from the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) for his work on behalf of the AANA Foundation and other charitable organizations. Donnell’s efforts to make the world a better place literally extend far and wide – from his charitable work in Africa, to mentoring kids interested in science and helping people lose weight for better health in the US. He has been a huge supporter of the Boston Africa Anesthesia Collaborative run by Eileen Stuart-Shor, RN, PhD, both as an active volunteer and a fundraiser. Donnell has traveled to Liberia to help the nurse anesthetist program at Phebe Hospital and worked with the Liberian CRNAs who came to BIDMC for training. He also used his social media platform to raise money during our holiday fundraisers for the pro-gram and beyond. (He raised over $10,000 for the program over a four-day period!).

Here in the US, Donnell works with the Biomedical Science Career Program as a mentor for young men and women interested in science-based careers and also mentors new nurses entering the ICUs and PACUs and stu-dents as part of a Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia program. As a certified master nutritionist and certified personal fitness trainer, Donnell is committed to helping people live healthier and more active lives. He led 44 individuals to lose a combined 644 pounds by creating a “challenge’ and regularly speaks to groups about using healthy lifestyle, wellness, and self-care as a way to preventative health. Donnell says “I’m pretty passionate about this. My goal is to combine 30 years of healthcare experience with my certifications to help people live healthier lives.”

A statement from the AANA lauds Donnell and his work:

“Our colleagues consider you to be a role model and tireless volunteer, believe you have made this world a better place by being an optimist and viewing challenges as opportunities, and praise your dedication and hard-working nature. The AANA Foundation, along with your nurse anesthesia colleagues, applauds your commitment to the specialty of nurse anesthesia and the betterment of nurse anesthesia.”

Thank you Donnell for your amazing work and for being a role model for anyone who wants to make a positive difference in the world.

Donnell Carter, CRNA

Ed Clune, MD

Miles Markel Cardiac Anesthesia Tech (Per Diem)

Catronia Stewart, MDHMFP

Fellowship: Current QSI fellow, BIDMC.

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Liverpool

Foundation training from Health Education England

FRCA from the Royal College of Anaesthestists

Nadav Levy, MD HMFP

Fellowship: Perioperative Quality and Safety, BIDMC

Masters in Healthcare Quality and Safety: Harvard University Fellowship in Ultrasound Guided Regional Anethesia and Pain Medicine, BIDMC

Anesthesia residency: Tel-Aviv Medical Center

MD:Tel-Aviv University

Shahla Siddiqui, MD

Nancy Oriol, MD

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New intern inspired by Dr. Nancy Oriol’s work creates medical simulation program for students

Dr. Stephanie Wahab, a 4th year medical student at Medical College of Georgia who joins our department as an intern this summer, got some real inspiration from her recruitment interview with Dr. Nancy Oriol. She created a program in Georgia called the Medical Outreach Curriculum and Simulation (MOCAS) class that uses simulation to help high school students learn subjects such as anatomy and how to respond in medical crises. The program is modeled on Dr. Oriol’s MEDScience Program at HMS that uses simulation to introduce local high school students to medicine and stimulate their interest in medical and science careers. The Georgia program made quite a splash with the local media (see the links below) when they did a session with students that simulated injuries suffered in a car crash and allowed the students to observe as medical personnel responded to the injuries. Dr. Wahab cited Dr. Oriol’s

work as the inspiration for the program. She is excited to join our department and recently sent an email to Dr. Oriol to share the news about this program and thank her for the important work she has done over the years:

“Much like yourself, I have a special place in my heart for underserved populations - I feel so grateful to have had the chance to speak with you and be inspired by your perspective. Thank you again for your advice to me and for the incredible work that you do.” -Stephanie Wahab, MD

We hope to hear more from Dr. Wahab as she pursues her training with us. And thanks Dr. Oriol for not only your own work but for being such a terrific role model for others.

The Augusta Chronicle - https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/news/2021/04/22/mcg-provides-medical-simulation-course-high-school-students/7309478002/

MCG provides medical simulation course for high school students - Augusta Chronicle The inaugural Medical Outreach Curriculum and Simulation class is the brainchild of Dr. Wahab, Dr. Vikas Kumar and others at MCG. It is based on a program out of Harvard Medical School called MEDScience that was created by Dr, Nancy Oriol that brings high school students into its medical simulation center as part of a year-long course teaching them subjects such as anatomy. www.augustachronicle.com

Channel 6 News - https://www.wjbf.com/csra-news/mcg-partners-with-a-r-johnson-students-learn-life-saving-techniques/

MCG partners with A.R. Johnson; students learn life-saving techniques www.wjbf.com

WRDW News Channel - https://www.wrdw.com/2021/04/23/ar-johnson-health-students-receive-virtual-road-accident-training/

A.R. Johnson health students receive virtual road accident training www.wrdw.com

Welcome to the world!Emerson Mark Chan

Congratulations to Dr. Philip Chan and Cassandra Mark who welcomed their beautiful baby boy, Emerson Mark Chan, on June 7th.

Philip and Cassandra would like to thank Dr. Erin Ciampa for her expert care and rest of the team for checking in on them!

Department members enjoy a beach day at Carson Beach!

THANK YOU TO OUR FACULTY for their contributions to Residency Education

2020-2021 Our anesthesia residency program is a huge success not only because of the excellence of our trainees

but also our superb faculty. They volunteer their time, show outstanding skill and an unwavering commitment to

our residents. Thank you to all of our wonderful faculty who helped out this year!

Faculty AdvisorsThese faculty are assigned a group of several residents and serve as a point of support and a resource for the residents as they move through the program.Organizer/Leader: Lindsay RubensteinMerry Colella (House: The Burst Suppressors)Jessica Cassavaugh (House: A House has No Name)Erin Ciampa (House: BIDMC PEEPs)Ameeka Pannu (House: The Volatile Agents)John Kowalczyk (House: The Bougie Crew)Andrey Rakalin (House: The Belmonts)Lindsay Rubenstein (House: The Dream Team)Daniel Walsh (House: The Delayed Awakenings)Ola Awolesi (House: We Will Roc You)Max Schaefer (House: The Midazlers)A big thank you as well to Riccardo Pinciroli and PJ McGuire who will join the Faculty Advisors team this upcoming year!

Resident Root Cause Analysis Program Faculty MentorsThese faculty served as mentors for the Resident Root Cause Analysis Program. They offer expertise in quality improvement and safety sci-ence in helping residents complete their 3-month root-cause analysis project.Organizer/Leader: Sara NevesAndrey RakalinLisa KunzeJohn KowalczykRiki KveragaParagi RanaDavid FeinsteinQSI Fellows: Liana Zucco, Nadav Levy, Matthew Needham, Salameh Obeidat

Simulation FacultyThese faculty led our simulation sessions for trainees and mentor our simulation/education residents in writing and implementing simulations at the Shapiro Simulation and Skills Center.Organizer/Leader: Lior Levy

Kadhir MurugappanDan WalshPJ McGuireDavid Feinstein

Faculty for Check-off and Skills WorkshopsThese faculty taught hands-on skills to our residents, from rotational check-off sessions to skills work-shops to ultrasound sessions.Organizer/Leader: Dan WalshAidan SharkeyKadhir MurugappanSapna GovindanJohn PawlowskiMax SchaeferRiccardo PinciroliBeth WilsonJohn MitchellHaobo MaCardiac fellows: Sean Baskin, Dan McGrail, David Porbunderwala, Janna Taylor

Examiners for Mock OralsThese faculty served as examiners (or backups) for our Mock Orals for our CA-3 residents and fellows to help prepare them for their American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) APPLIED exam.Organizer/Leader: Lior LevyRuben AzocarShahla SiddiquiAlan LisbonSara NevesCyrus YazdiAndrey RakalinPJ McGuireVictor PolshinRae AllainJohn MitchellLisa KunzeOla AwolesiDan WalshBrian O’GaraScott Zimmer

Lecture FacultyThese faculty gave lectures and/or lead PBLDs for our residents.Organizer/Leader: Dan WalshKadhir MurugappanRick SteinbrookAndrey RakalinLauren Buhl

Hyun Kee ChungJohn MitchellHaobo MaJustin StilesJessica CassavaughVictor PolshinScott ZimmerTori DereviankoVimal AkhouriRae AllainSoumya MahapatraMax SchaeferAmeeka PannuSapna GovindanLeo TsayShahla SiddiquiOla AwolesiMerry ColellaRichard PollardAidan SharkeyBrian O’GaraBala SubramaniamRiki KveragaJohn BordleeLindsay RubensteinRuma BoseLisa KunzeJason WakakuwaEd CluneBeth WilsonJohn PawlowskiRiccardo PinciroliCardiac fellow: Janna TaylorPain fellow: Chiedozie UwanduQSI fellow: SalamehCRNAs: Kevin Phelan, Naira QaziShannon Cameron

Administrative SupportWe also want to thank our Education Administrative team, who work tirelessly each year to support our education efforts:Kimberley BrownMary Jane CahillMichael ChenRoxanne EreksonTaneshia PinaAlexandra ToussaintVanessa Wong

Tom Malboeuf

Stephanie Wahab, MD

THE ANESTHESIA PRIDE ALLIANCEThanks to everyone who attended another fun Pride event to celebrate June Pride Month:

Our first Annual combined HMS Anesthesia Pride Picnic on the CLS green!It was great to meet colleagues from the HMS Anesthesia Community (Boston Children’s,

Brigham and Women’s and Mass General) and enjoy some refreshments and spicy burritos-- and try to stay cool in our third heat wave this year! Let’s do it again soon!

Please check out our website: http://www.anesthesiapride.wixsite.com/pride

Writer: Ann Plasso Project Manager: Beth Hill

Director of Communications: Heather Derocher Editor: Alan Lisbon, MD

In this space each month, the Sadhguru Center for a Conscious Planet will offer inspiration, recipes, and a host of simple tips and techniques to enhance your well-being.

Stay tuned to hear about our updates, including upcoming workshops series and personalized wellness sessions for your team.

We welcome your ideas for how we can better support you. Connect with us at sadhguru-center@bidmc.harvard.edu

Sepideh & Tulsi

Sepideh Hariri, PhD Program Manager

Tulsi Chase, Ed.M. Head of Education and Outreach

You can learn more about our full team here.

Sheila Barnett, MBBS

Dr. Sheila Barnett speaks about ASA work on performance and outcome measurement

Dr. Sheila Barnett, anesthesiologist and Chief Medical Office at BID-Milton, is active with the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Committee on Performance and Outcomes Measurement. Dr. Barnett and Dr. Victor Davila from Ohio State Medical Center spoke to Dr. Adam Striker on the ASA’s podcast “Central Line” about their work on the committee that measures anesthesiologists performance and quality in a systematic and objective way. To learn about the committee’s innovative and ground-breaking work, check out the podcast on the link below.

https://www.asahq.org/podcasts/central-line/episode-forty-two

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Ariana SaroufimClinical Research Coordinator ICU group, CAREMPH student at Simmons University

July Blood Drive at BIDMC BIDMC continues to experience an extreme shortage of red blood cells. But you can help by

donating blood at an upcoming BIDMC blood drive! Throughout July, BIDMC is partnering with the American Red Cross to bring several blood drives to East and West Campus.

Please visit the Portal for more information and to sign up.

BIDMC’s Annual Summer Staff Appreciation DayJoin colleagues and senior leaders for fun in the sun and a complimentary grab-and-go lunch at this year’s Summer Picnic on Thursday, July 15, 11:30am to 2:30pm, East and West Campus (Rain date will be Thurs-day, July 22). All staff (on-site, off-site and remote) are encouraged to attend. Visit the Portal for additional

event information, including accommodations for staff working different shifts and at satellite locations.

Dr. Shahla Siddiqui presents results of study detailing effects of pandemic on frontline workers

Dr. Shahla Siddiqui gave an online presentation of her study “Compassion and humanism in the ICU” for the journal ICU: Management and Practices that measured the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on front line clinical staff. The study used a generalized anxiety and depression scale and some open ended questions to detail the types of stresses these clinicians experienced. In addition to the stress, fear of transmission, and burnout that clinicians suffered, Dr. Siddiqui also discovered that some expressed positive emotions related to their strong sense of duty as clinicians and commitment to helping patients and relieving their suffering. Dr. Siddiqui says:

“Empathy and compassion came out on top of people’s concerns and what they thought was important. If people felt there was someone they could speak to and who would under-stand them it was so helpful.”

Check out her brief summary of this study here: https://youtu.be/j39fxE1OJMs

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Anesthesia Grand Rounds Wed. 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. via ZoomJuly 7 Resident Welcome

July 14 Research Center Talks: CARE/CERTAINMax Schaefer, MD John Mitchell, MD

July 21 State of the Department Daniel Talmor, MD, MPH

M&M 8-8:30 Difficult Airway

July 28Opioid Pharmacogenetics and Personalizing Perioperative Analgesia Senthilkumar Sadhasivam, MD, MPH, MBA, FASA Vice-Chair of Research, Department of Anesthesia, Indiana University School of Medicine

GRADUATION 2021Families and friends of the class of 2021 celebrated virtually with our Anesthesia Residents,

Fellows and Interns as they received certificates of completion and awards on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021. Congratulations to the class of 2021! We wish you all well in your new positions!

Graduation photos can be viewed here: (S)Drive/Anesthesia1/COMMUNICATIONS PHOTOS

RESIDENTSRabia Amir, MD

Allison Basel, MD

John Bellamente, MD

Omar Elmadhoun, MD, MPH

Alexander Gutierrez, MD

Stephan Hain, MD

Allison Hyatt, MD

Joseph Kalet, MD*

Gregory Kirby, MD*

Juan Li, MD

David Melton, MD, PhD

Meera Ramsooksingh, MD, MS

Ankita Satpute, MD

Warren Southerland, MD

Steven Young, MD

Jinhui Zhao, MD, MPH*

*Chief Resident

INTERNSSarah Al-Najar, MD

Parker Merrill, MD

Douglas Barnes, MD

Heba Naseem, MD

James Burns, MD

Kimberly Ona Ayala, MD

Jonathan Hauptfeld, MD

Christopher Robinson, MD

Joanna Kabuye, MD

Stephen Woloszynek, MD

Sravya Madabhushi, MD

Evan Zhang, MD

FELLOWSADULT CARDIOTHORACIC

ANESTHESIASean Baskin, DO

Dan McGrail, MD

David Porbunderwala, MD

Janna Taylor, MD

STRUCTURAL HEART

Anastasia Katsiampoura, MD, PhD

REGIONAL ANESTHESIA

John Bordlee, MD

CRITICAL CARE

Philip Chan, MD

Annette Ilg, MD

Mario Montealegre Gallegos, MD

Ronny Munoz Acuna, MD

OB ANESTHESIA

Maria Borelli, DO

PAIN MEDICINE

Tahir Ahmed, MD, PhD

Keisha Dodman, MD

Ken Ehrhardt, MD

Yuel Kia Jean, DO

Syed Mahmood, MD

Syena Sarrafpour, MD

Chiedozie Uwandu, MD

PERIOPERATIVE QUALITY & SAFETY

Nadav Levy, MD

Liana Zucco, MBBS, FRCA

ADVANCED PERIOPERATIVE ULTRASOUND & CLINICAL

FELLOWSHIP

Santiago Krumm Cabezas, MD

HMS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Tanvia Khera, MBBS, MD

Preeti Upadhyay, MBBS, MPH

NANCY E. ORIOL AWARD IN OBSTETRIC ANESTHESIA John Bellamente, MD This award is given each year to a resident who demon-strates initiative, enthusiasm and compassion while caring for the parturient. The recipient will have an impressive knowledge base and continually strive to expand that knowledge. He/she will also have exceptional leadership qualities and an ability to build bridges with other healthcare providers involved in the care of the pregnant woman and unborn child.

NEUROANESTHESIA AWARD John Bellamente, MD This award is given to a senior resident in recognition for his/her stellar performance over three years and especially in Neuro Anesthesia.

THORACIC ANESTHESIA AWARD John Bellamente, MD This award is given to the senior resident who demonstrates interest and clinical excellence in the care of the thoracic patient. This resident has mastered the technical skills in various forms of lung isolation, fiberoptic bronchoscopy, and analgesia for this complex patient group.

2020-2021CHIEF RESIDENT AWARD Joseph Kalet, MD Gregory Kirby, MD Jinhui Zhao, MD

JOHN HEDLEY-WHITE PRIZE IN CRITICAL CARE MEDI-CINE Gregory Kirby, MD

This award is presented every year to a resident who has ro-tated through the ICU, exemplifies superlative performance in the science, art and practice of multidisciplinary critical care medicine and demonstrates excellent interpersonal relationships, leadership and intellectual curiosity.

MEDICAL STUDENT TEACHER OF THE YEAR Gregory Kirby, MD Teacher of the year is voted on by the third year medical stu-dents and is awarded by Harvard Medical School students to the senior anesthesia resident for outstanding contribution to their education.

EDWARD LOWENSTEIN AWARD IN CARDIAC ANESTHESIA Stephan Hain, MD Juan Li, MD This award is given every year to a member of the depart-ment who demonstrates enthusiasm, scientific curiosity, compassion and excellence in clinical care of the Cardiac surgery patient. This year we have two Cardiac Anesthesia Award Recipients.

VASCULAR ANESTHESIA AWARD Ankita Satpute, MD This award is given to the senior resident with the most exemplary dedication, studiousness, scholarly pursuit and innovation in the field of Vascular Anesthesia

REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AWARD Ankita Satpute, MD This award is given every year to a member of the depart-ment who demonstrates enthusiasm, scientific curiosity, compassion and excellence in clinical care of the Regional patient.

CAROL A. WARFIELD AWARD IN PAIN MANAGEMENT KEISHA DODMAN, MD This award is given every year to the pain fellow who dem-onstrates enthusiasm, excellent technical skills and superior fund of knowledge in the field of Pain Medicine.

ANESTHESIA RESIDENT PROFESSIONALISM AWARD Paige Davis, MD CA-1 Class Clare Eichinger, MD CA-2 Class Dillon Schafer, MD CA-2 Class Joseph Kalet, MD CA-3 Class One resident from each class is chosen to receive this award as judged by OR Nursing and PACU Nursing staff based upon their compassion, responsiveness to patient needs, respect for patient privacy and autonomy, accountability to patients, society, and the profession, and sensitivity and responsiveness to a diverse patient population.

STEPHEN LORING RESEARCH AWARD J. Mark Lunderberg, MD, PhD This award is given to the resident who approaches research with inquisitiveness and enthusiasm, demonstrating a com-mitment to finding pieces of the puzzle that will move self and science from untruth to truth and darkness to light.

2020-2021 Graduation AwardsEvery year during graduation our Education Division presents awards to residents and faculty who have gone above and beyond and demonstrated excellence and commitment in special areas. It’s always a hard choice

since we have so many talented trainees and teachers. This year we have a terrific roster of winners who once again demonstrate why our anesthesia education program is among the best in the country.

Congratulations to all the winners for their skill, effort, and commitment!

What’s Next? Look below to see where everyone is heading after graduation. Please take a moment to congratulate

our newest class of anesthesiologists and anesthesia fellowship graduates!

RESIDENTSRabia Amir, MD Fellowship BIDMC, Dual: Critical Care/Cardiac

Allison Basel, MD Academic Practice: BIDMC

John Bellamente, MD Academic Practice: BIDMC

Omar Elmadhoun, MD, MPH Fellowship: Mayo Clinic

Alexander Gutierrez, MD Fellowship: ISMNS Sinai, NY- Pain Medicine

Stephan Hain, MD Fellowship: MGH- Adult Cardiothoracic

Allison Hyatt, MD Fellowship: BIDMC Critical Care

Joseph Kalet, MD* Fellowship: Children’s Hospital, Texas (Pediatrics)

Gregory Kirby, MD* Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Adult Cardiothoracic Fellowship

Juan Li, MD Private: Narragansett Bay Anesthesia, RI

David Melton, MD, PhD Loring Scholar: BIDMC

Meera Ramsooksingh, MD, MS Fellowship: BIDMC Vascular

Ankita Satpute, MD Fellowship: BIDMC Regional

Warren Southerland, MD Fellowship: University of PA Medical Center

Steven Young, MD Fellowship: BIDMC Regional

Jinhui Zhao, MD, MPH* Fellowship: University of Michigan Adult Cardiothoracic Fellowship

WELLNESS EVENTS

GOOD LUCK! WE’LL MISS YOU! KEEP IN TOUCH!

FELLOWSADULT CARDIOTHORACIC ANESTHESIA Sean Baskin, DO Academic Practice: University of PennsylvaniaDan McGrail, MD Academic Practice: BIDMCDavid Porbunderwala, MD Private: Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NHJanna Taylor, MD Private: Island Medical Consultants, LLC, Honolulu, HI

STRUCTURAL HEART Anastasia Katsiampoura, MD, PhD Current BIDMC attending

REGIONAL ANESTHESIA John Bordlee, MD Staff position: Tulane Hospital

CRITICAL CARE Philip Chan, MD Academic Practice: BIDMC

Annette Ilg, MD Academic Practice: BWHMario Montealegre Gallegos, MD Fellowship: BIDMC Adult CardiothoracicRonny Munoz Acuna, MD Fellowship: MGH Adult Cardiothoracic

OB ANESTHESIA Maria Borelli, DO Academic Practice: BIDMC

PAIN MEDICINE Tahir Ahmed, MD, PhD Academic Practice: Cleveland ClinicKeisha Dodman, MD Academic Practice: Newton Wellesley HospitalKen Ehrhardt, MD Private: Hammond, LA - Advanced Pain InstituteYuel Kia Jean, DO Academic Practice: Dalhouse University, TorontoSyed Mahmood, MD Academic Practice: BIDMCSyena Sarrafpour, MD Academic Practice: Maine Medical Center, Portland, MEChiedozie Uwandu, MD Private: Little Rock, AK - Prestige Spine

PERIOPERATIVE QUALITY & SAFETY Nadav Levy, MD Academic Practice: BIDMC

Liana Zucco, MBBS, FRCA Academic Practice: Royal College of England

ADVANCED PERIOPERATIVE ULTRASOUND & CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP Santiago Krumm Cabezas, MD New categorical intern

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LASBERG/JOHNSON RESEARCH AWARD Maria Serena Longhi, MD, PhD Bala Subramaniam, MD, MPH This award is given to the department member who is felt to be a superior role model for research and academic produc-tivity. This year we have two Award Recipients.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD Lauren Buhl, MD, PhD This award is selected by the anesthesia residents and given to an Attending Physician with a focus on principles of medi-cal education who has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to teaching.

“TEACHING UNDER THE RADAR” AWARD This award is selected by the leaders of the East and West Campus Clinical Divisions to recognize the contributions of faculty in the clinical setting who provide an environment con-ducive to education and who make education a priority. This year they would like to recognize three faculty members: Philipp Fassbender, MD Lisa Kunze, MD, PhD Akiva Leibowitz, MD

2020-2021 GRADUATING RESIDENT AWARDS

FACULTY EDUCATION AWARDS These awards are selected by the members of each division to acknowledge the significant contributions made by a faculty member towards education within the given subspecialty.

CARDIAC ANESTHESIA Ruma Bose, MD

NEUROANESTHESIA Lauren Buhl, MD, PhD

OBSTETRIC ANESTHESIA Merry Colella, MD

PAIN MANAGEMENT Jyotsna Nagda, MD

REGIONAL ANESTHESIA Lisa Kunze, MD, PhD

THORACIC ANESTHESIA Sapna Govindan, MD

CRITICAL CARE ANESTHESIA Ameeka Pannu, MD

QUALITY, SAFETY, AND INNOVATION Ameeka Pannu, MD

VASCULAR ANESTHESIA Aidan Sharkey, MD

RESEARCH DIVISION John D. Mitchell, MD

2020-2021 FACULTY AWARDS

MID-WEEK RESETDe-stress, restore your energy, and rejuvenate!

Lunchtime virtual wellness workshopsWednesdays in July (14,28) & August (11,25) Noon-12:45pm

BIDMC’s Sadhguru center for a Conscious Planet is excited to offer free yoga workshops designed spe-cially for BIDMC/BILH employees! Let’s come together as a com-munity to be joyful and healthy, and empower our caregivers and leaders to build balance and resilience.

In each workshop, learn a new physical yoga practice, breathwork and/or meditation to support your well-being. After every workshop, you will leave with more tools to build and develop an independent self-guided regular home practice.

We will gather virtually to learn sim-ple, powerful 5-10 minute practices that can be practiced anywhere, at anytime, by individuals at all levels of experience.

Each 45 min workshop is unique, please join us for all!

REGISTER HERE: Questions? Email Tulsi Chase at tchase@bidmc.harvard.edu

A job well done!After wrapping up another successful year of teaching the art and science of anesthesia to our

talented interns, residents, fellows, we celebrated everyone’s hard work and dedication at an end-of-year BBQ hosted at Dr. Alan Lisbon’s home.