Volume 78 Number 1
Enhancing Patient Outcomes through Collaboration – Recapping PGA79
NYSSA’s 79th Post Graduate Assembly in Anesthesiology—one of the largest annual gatherings for anesthesiologists worldwide—brought together thousands of clinicians, researchers and industry leaders. More than twenty percent of attendees traveled from outside the United States, strengthening collaboration across borders, institutions and practice settings.
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Just Culture and the U-TURN Model: Building Safer, Healthier Workplaces in Healthcare
In modern healthcare, mistakes and conflicts are inevitable. What matters is not whether they occur, but rather how organizations respond when they do. A punitive or blame-driven approach drives errors underground and leaves staff demoralized, while a learning-oriented system strengthens safety and trust. Two frameworks—Just Culture and the U-TURN conflict management model—offer complementary solutions.
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Snooze Button Not Included: Chronicles of an Anesthesiology Resident
“One of the greatest rewards of being an anesthesia resident is the significant portion of our day that is spent providing direct patient care. We become one of their most fierce advocates. We provide a voice to those under anesthesia and ensure safety throughout the case.”
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A Day in the Life of a Dental Anesthesiology Resident
“Anesthesiology residency programs have been training dentist anesthesiologists to help meet demand since the mid 20th century. Currently, dental anesthesiology training requires a dentist to complete a dedicated three-year residency with at least 800 cases of deep sedation or general anesthesia.”
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A Day in the Life of an Ambulatory Anesthesiologist
“More than two decades ago, my mother’s friend—a seasoned ambulatory anesthesiologist—gave me what she considered sage advice: ‘Don’t go into anesthesiology. It’s boring. All I do is sedate healthy patients for colonoscopies.’ Looking back, I am so grateful I followed my heart—and not my mom’s friend’s advice.”
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A Day in the Life of a Academic Anesthesiologist
“Learning never ends; it is a path intertwined with moments of challenge, growth and discovery. And so here I am today, in an academic medical center, taking care of patients while teaching anesthesiology to residents, medical students and sometimes Certified Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). And I, in turn, learn something new every day.”
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A Day in the Life of an Anesthesiologist
A Day in the Life: Academic Anesthesiologist “Learning never ends; it is a path intertwined with moments of challenge, growth and discovery. And so here I am today, in an academic medical center, taking care of patients while teaching anesthesiology to residents, medical students and sometimes Certified Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). And I, in turn, learn […]
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Past Women Anesthesiology Leaders of NYSSA
Take a few minutes to meet three extraordinary NYSSA woman anesthesiologists: Drs. Virginia Apgar, Gertie Marx and Rebecca Twersky. Each of these pioneers saw opportunity—and boldly forged a path that helped shape modern anesthesiology into a safer and more inclusive field.
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