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Pennsylvania Anesthesiology Resident Research Conference
The UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)/University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM) Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and the UPSOM Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences invite you to the 17th Annual Pennsylvania Anesthesiology Resident Research Conference (PARRC).
PARRC is a wonderful opportunity for residents and faculty to learn about current, cutting-edge research by anesthesiology residents from residency programs across the state of Pennsylvania. As you listen to the original research and case report presentations, you will learn about resident scholarly activities performed at each institution.
Target Audience
The target audience for this conference comprises anesthesiology trainees, program directors, department chairs, clinical and research anesthesiologists, and another interested health care personnel.
Learning Objectives
Upon conclusion of the conference, attendees should be able to:
• Articulate a knowledge of currently conducted original studies and case reports
• Critically evaluate the scientific merit of abstracts presented as either original research or case reports
• Discuss the scientific content of the presented abstracts using question and answer format
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
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 Handout PARRC 2023 .pdf | 250.46 KB |
Program Schedule:
7:30 am – 8:00 am Poster set-up, registration, and breakfast
8:00 am – 8:15 am Welcome
Aman Mahajan, MD, PhD, MBA
8:15 am – 9:00 am Oral Presentations, Original Research I (ORES)
Moderator: Phillip S. Adams, DO, FASA
9:00 am – 9:45 am Oral Presentations, Case Reports I (CR)
Moderator: Phillip S. Adams, DO, FASA
9:45 am – 10:00 am Refreshment break
10:00 am – 11:15 am Poster Presentations - I Original Research & Case Reports Not eligible for CME credit
11:15 am – 12:00 pm Oral Presentations, Original Research II (ORES)
Moderator: Phillip S. Adams, DO, FASA
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Keynote address and lunch
Kristin Ondecko Ligda, MD, FASA
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Oral Presentations, Case Reports II (CR)
Moderator: Phillip S. Adams, DO, FASA
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm Oral Presentations, Original Research III (ORES)
Moderator: Phillip S. Adams, DO, FASA
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Refreshment break
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm Oral Presentations, Case Reports III (CR)
Moderator: Phillip S. Adams, DO, FASA
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Poster Presentations – II, Original Research & Case Reports Not eligible for CME credit
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm Award presentation and closing remarks
4:00 pm Adjournment
Travel
Lodging/Accommodations:
The conference has contracted a limited number of discounted rooms with the following hotels.
Participants are encouraged to reserve early due an unusually high demand in the area on this date.
TRYP by Wyndham Pittsburgh/Lawrenceville
177 40th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Book your group rate for PARRC via TRYP by Wyndham Pittsburgh/Lawrenceville Rooms & Rates (wyndhamhotels.com) or by phone at 412-687-8797 no later than April 11, 2023
The Westin Pittsburgh
1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412-281-3700
UPMC Room Block reference ID: M-PLMUO29
Book your group rate for University of Pittsburgh PARRC no later than April 20, 2023
Conference Course Director:
Philip S. Adams, DO, FASA
Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Anesthesiology Residency Program Director, UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
Faculty Listing
Konstantinos Melainis Alfaras, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Assistant Anesthesiology Residency Program Director, UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
Aman Mahajan, MD, PhD, MBA
Peter and Eva Safar Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
Professor, Anesthesiology, Bioinformatics, & Pharmacology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Director, UPMC Perioperative Services
Pittsburgh, PA
David G. Metro, MD, FASA
Professor, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Senior Vice Chair for Anesthesiology Education & Faculty Affairs
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
Kristin Ondecko Ligda, MD, FASA
Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
Tetsuro Sakai, MD, PhD, MHA, FASA
Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Professor, Clinical & Transitional Science Institute
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Director of Scholarly Development
Faculty, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
Elizabeth Ungerman, MD, MS
Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Associate Anesthesiology Residency Program Director, UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
Conference Managers:
Barb Novak Chismar, BA
Anesthesiology Educational Programs
chisbn@upmc.edu or 412-692-4505
GME Department Manager
Francesca Yanosick
Anesthesiology Educational Programs
yanosickf@upmc.edu or 412-692-4513
Faculty Disclosure:
No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 5.75 Attendance
Complimentary registration for trainees and faculty includes participation in the conference, continental breakfast, breaks, lunch, and CME credits for faculty. All participants must register online at PARRC 2023 Registration (Click on “Login to create an account and/or Register”). Cancellations should be sent via email to Barb Chismar chisbn@upmc.edu no later than May 1, 2023.
Contact information: Barb Novak Chismar at 412-692-4505, parrcabstract@upmc.edu.
Or Francesca Yanosick at 412-692-4513, parrcabstract@upmc.edu.
Abstract Submissions are Open!
Abstracts should be submitted through the below links. The deadline to submit is 11:59 p.m., Sunday, February 26, 2023.
Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by calling Barb Novak Chismar at 412-692-4505.