The official account of the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care at UC San Francisco (UCSF). Posts are not medical advice or endorsement.https://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mukmka5sc22yWe are pleased to announce the appointment of Kristina Sullivan, MD as vice chair of Education. Dr. Sullivan is an outstanding clinician educator and nationally recognized leader in anesthesiology education. Read more: anesthesia.ucsf.edu/news/ks #UCSFProud02 Sep 2026 18:58 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukmka5sc22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mu3itio34c2yDaniel Tsai, Director of the San Francisco Department of Public Health was our guest speaker for the sixth annual Joint Opportunity and Impact Grand Rounds. Thank you to our partners the Departments of Surgery, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, and Ophthalmology. #UCSFProud @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social27 Aug 2026 18:42 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3itio34c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mtuapqaslk26Drs. Irum Khan and Nick Mendez have received support from the department's Clinical Seed Award program and the MPOG Outcomes Research Fellowship to pursue answers to questions they encountered while caring for patients. More: anesthesia.ucsf.edu/khan-mendez #UCSFProud #ClinicalResearch24 Aug 2026 21:28 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtuapqaslk26https://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mtjvq7xp4c26We are pleased to share that a paper from the Prakash Lab has been recognized as one of JoVE's Top 10% Most Cited Articles and has been featured in the JoVE Editor's Choice curated collection, Animal Models & Experimental Techniques. Learn more: anesthesia.ucsf.edu/jove10 #HighImpactResearch20 Aug 2026 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjvq7xp4c26https://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mthhx4g6k226We are recruiting T32 research fellows for positions with flexible start dates between now and June 2027. The fellowship will prepare anesthesiologists for academic research careers. For more info: tiny.ucsf.edu/UCSFAnesT32 #MedEd #MedicalEducation #T32 #NIH #ResearchFellowship19 Aug 2026 19:33 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthhx4g6k226https://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mtfa2z53ts26Dr. Rachel Schwartz recently co-authored, "Pain Point Elimination Bringing Better Longitudinal Engagement and Satisfaction project." This BJA Open paper explores a collaborative physician well-being project that involved Children's Hospital Los Angeles and @bostonchildrens.bsky.social.18 Aug 2026 22:07 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtfa2z53ts26https://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3msyb5a3qws26We recently hosted a recruitment dinner for current residents and fellows. Thank you to all the residents and fellows who attended as well as the faculty who participated. #JoinUs #FutureFaculty @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social @ucsfhealth.bsky.social @ucsfmedicine.bsky.social13 Aug 2026 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msyb5a3qws26https://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3msjgewgalk26We are pleased to announce that the department has recognized Alex Pérez, MD, PhD, with the title of Severinghaus Assistant Professor for academic years 2026-2028. Read more: https://anesthesia.ucsf.edu/news/alex-perez-md-phd-named-2026-2028-severinghaus-assistant-professor #UCSFProud #MedicalResearch @ucsfmedicine.bsky.social07 Aug 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjgewgalk26https://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3msbyxutjh223We are pleased to announce that Dahlia Townsend, MD has assumed the role of Director of Regional Anesthesia. In her new role, Dr. Townsend will provide strategic and clinical leadership to further strengthen our regional anesthesia program. #UCSFProud #RegionalAnesthesia @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social04 Aug 2026 21:56 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbyxutjh223https://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mrslfxmxr223Are you interested in joining our team? We are currently hiring for multiple faculty positions. Including opportunities for international faculty. Learn more and apply: https://anesthesia.ucsf.edu/opportunities/work-with-us #AcademicMedicine #FacultyJob #AnesthesiaFaculty @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social29 Jul 2026 18:44 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrslfxmxr223https://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mrqcpa6hxs23Drs. Marcus, Bokoch, D Chen, L Chen, and Legrand have a new paper in @anesthesiology.bsky.social entitled, "Rapid Sequence Induction Practices and Outcomes in Abdominal Surgery Patients: A Multicenter Observational Cohort Study." Read the paper: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42257652/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42257652/28 Jul 2026 21:03 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrqcpa6hxs23https://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mrnu62vyxs23Drs. Odi Ehie, Charlene Blake, and Odmara Barreto Chang presented a subspecialty forum at the National Medical Association (NMA) Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly on Monday, July 27! nmanet.org/convention26/ #NMA202627 Jul 2026 21:37 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrnu62vyxs23https://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mrb5wvtcik23Congratulations to Drs. Khan, Leung, et al. on their recent @iarsjournals.bsky.social Anesthesia & Analgesia publication, "An Exploration of 'Near-Miss' Events in Non-Operating Room Anesthesia Locations." Study funded by our department’s clinical seed award. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42224707/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42224707/22 Jul 2026 20:27 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrb5wvtcik23https://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mr6oigazd223We are recruiting T32 research fellows for positions with flexible start dates between now and June 2027. The fellowship will prepare anesthesiologists for academic research careers. For more info: tiny.ucsf.edu/UCSFAnesT32 #MedEd #MedicalEducation #T32 #NIH #ResearchFellowship21 Jul 2026 20:46 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6oigazd223https://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mqs7jyyq3k23New research shows how the UCSF Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia (CHESA) Fellowship is helping develop the next generation of global leaders in surgical and anesthesia care. Read more: https://doi.org/10.1002/wjs.70481 #GlobalHeath16 Jul 2026 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqs7jyyq3k23https://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mq63y265x227We recently hosted a joint panel discussion with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology to discuss pain during cesarean delivery. The event focused on one of the most important quality-of-care issues facing obstetric anesthesia. Read more: https://anesthesia.ucsf.edu/news/town-hall-explores-pain-during-cesarean-delivery-and-strategies-improve-patient-care #ClinicalCare08 Jul 2026 21:49 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq63y265x227https://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mpmnkb4h322aDr. Litty John, in collaboration with the UCSF Library Makers Lab, has developed a 3D-printed heart model for educational use. Read more: https://anesthesia.ucsf.edu/news/dr-litty-john-develops-3d-printed-heart-model-education-use-ucsf-library-makers-lab #MedicalEducation01 Jul 2026 23:16 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpmnkb4h322ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mp5c4wvdik2aCongratulations to @jinasinskeymd.bsky.social on her @anesthesiology.bsky.social paper. This study evaluated WISH’s generalizability across a multicenter cohort, and characterized the profile of well-being culture in anesthesiology. https://journals.lww.com/anesthesiology/abstract/9900/a_multi_department_investigation_of_occupational.1034.aspx @ehigginsmd.bsky.social25 Jun 2026 20:41 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp5c4wvdik2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3moixyuukl22aResearchers in Uganda and UCSF have recently launched the Uganda Hypoxia Lab, the first independent medical device research and testing facility of its kind in East Africa. #GlobalHealth #MedicalDeviceTesting Read more: https://anesthesia.ucsf.edu/news/newly-launched-uganda-hypoxia-lab-step-toward-greater-equity-medical-device-testing17 Jun 2026 18:47 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3moixyuukl22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mnxgsuncyc2lDid you know that more than 30 alumni from our department have gone on to be the chair of a department? View the list: https://anesthesia.ucsf.edu/annual-reports/2025/our-people/chairs #AnesthesiaLeadership #UCSFProud10 Jun 2026 19:24 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnxgsuncyc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mmwq2uj5hk2zGrowth and progress continued to define our department in 2025. Read Our 2025 Annual Report: https://anesthesia.ucsf.edu/annual-reports/202528 May 2026 19:12 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwq2uj5hk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mmunw7ogmc2zDr. Odmara Barreto Chang collaborated with UCLA Anesthesia on a new article for the ASA Monitor entitled "Safeguarding Brain Health in Older Adults: What Patients Need to Know." Exploring methods for improving care for older adults. https://journals.lww.com/monitor/citation/2026/06000/safeguarding_brain_health_in_older_adults__what.3.aspx27 May 2026 23:28 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmunw7ogmc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mmu4ow4hms2tHighlights from the recent 63rd Annual Western Anesthesia Residents Conference (WARC). We had some terrific presentations from our residents and medical students including Lisa Young, Keith Shaffer, Krystal Karunungan, Abe Cortez, and Emma Wu. #WARC2026 #AnesthesiaEducation27 May 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmu4ow4hms2thttps://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mmrogukrjc2tWe caught up with Liam St. Hilaire, a 4th year @ucsfmedicine.bsky.social medical student who will soon join our department as a Critical Care Scholar, to learn more about his background, his involvement in the SCORE program, and what the future holds. Read more: https://anesthesia.ucsf.edu/liam-st-hilaire26 May 2026 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmrogukrjc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3mmf2qz7xjc2eWe are recruiting T32 research fellows for positions with flexible start dates before June 2027. The fellowship will prepare anesthesiologists and related specialists for academic research careers! For more info: tiny.ucsf.edu/UCSFAnesT32 #MedEd #T32 #NIH #ResearchFellowship21 May 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmf2qz7xjc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ucsfanesthesia.bsky.social/post/3ml74fgdfvk2eOur obstetric anesthesia division showed up strong at the recent SOAP meeting in Montreal, demonstrating significant academic impact with a total of 18 abstracts presented, including 8 original research abstracts and 9 case reports. #UCSFProud @ucsfhealth.bsky.social @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social06 May 2026 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:b345hm2z6ups5xsshbzetza7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml74fgdfvk2e