https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Anesthesiology50 most recent storiesen-USf8b6746b-bc95-4aa2-8d4d-68646db51f47https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-offers-increased-opportunities-for-residents-and-fellows-through-expansions-tsomenagaeAs medical students around the country participate in interviews to determine where they will complete their specialized medical training, the West Virginia University School of Medicine recently announced increased opportunities through expansions to several graduate medical education programs.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-21T13:15:45-05:00ebddb84a-8223-4a52-8e22-4863710f57e4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=huffmyer-named-school-of-medicine-assistant-acgme-dioJulie Huffmyer, M.D., has been named the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education assistant designated institution official for the West Virginia University School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education program effective by July 1.Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-22T15:19:13-04:00f629b6ca-73a2-4bee-8136-bd7532dd8167https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=anesthesiology-residents-boast-exceptional-test-resultsThe West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology recently reported exceptional testing results for their residents on the 2025 in-training exam.Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-01T08:45:14-04:003cfed1a8-d195-49a2-ac32-0a9659b14a79https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=vallejo-recognized-by-acgme-for-graduate-medical-education-leadershipManuel Vallejo, M.D., DMD, associate dean and designated institution official for Graduate Medical Education, was nationally recognized for his leadership and innovation for the West Virginia University School of Medicine's residency and fellowship programs.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-11-07T13:30:53-05:00b009688b-5f47-4573-882c-9678e4cbd263https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-announces-faculty-promotions-for-2023sompurposeThe West Virginia University School of Medicine recently awarded faculty members promotions that were effective July 1, 2023. Additionally, several faculty members were awarded emeriti status. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-01T15:40:10-04:00c992a653-0bf0-40f8-8371-23c31b9ec787https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=vallejo-appointed-to-acgme-residency-review-committeesompurposeManuel Vallejo, M.D., DMD, associate dean and designated institutional official for the West Virginia University School of Medicine, vice chair for Faculty Development and Institutional Affairs, Department of Anesthesiology was elected chair of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Anesthesiology Residency Review Committee.Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-27T11:38:36-04:00dc593152-5720-4cbc-9689-587ad835b3c2https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-vaglienti-to-give-presentation-on-spinal-cord-stimulation-and-painThis week's Department of Medicine grand rounds will feature a presentation on spinal cord stimulation and pain from Richard Vaglienti, M.D., M.B.A.Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-06-27T09:30:33-04:00deed23c0-7bfd-432d-8e00-4eb7fc00f483https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-welcomes-new-class-of-residents-and-fellowsA class of more than 200 new residents and fellows will soon begin their training at the West Virginia University School of Medicine through the Graduate Medical Education program located on the Morgantown, Harpers Ferry and Parkersburg campuses. The majority of the new physicians will begin their clinical training on July 1, building on the skills and foundation given to them as medical students.Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-06-30T14:23:42-04:009f35565e-fbc4-4a0c-8a0f-87d0ea411962https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=johnstone-published-in-jamaRobert Johnstone, M.D., was recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association with an essay that shares stories, memories conjured when passing sites in the hospital—the room where his first wife died or the room where his grandson was born—reliving moments of sorrow, moments of joy, and moments of learning as he approaches retirement. Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -05002021-12-21T13:50:37-05:00cb413c4f-bcf0-4137-80b6-761d3f6c4e7ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=edward-nemergut-m-d-named-chair-of-anesthesiologyThe Department of Anesthesiology has named Edward Nemergut, M.D., as the new department chair, effective October 18, 2021.Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-07-20T14:34:26-04:00c603f31b-12e8-4335-9771-e9bca6e83335https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvucipm-highlighted-in-duke-margolis-center-for-health-policy-studyThe West Virginia University Center for Integrative Pain Management was recently featured in a case study published by the Duke University Margolis Center for Health Policy. Entitled "Exemplary Integrated Pain Management Programs," the case-study examines why the center is a successful model for others to follow.Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-07-13T14:22:10-04:0019d38763-03a6-4276-9d08-a20f2471df43https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=vallejo-named-distinguished-educator-in-anesthesiologyManuel Vallejo, M.D., DMD, has been named as Distinguished Educator in Anesthesiology by the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Society for Education in Anesthesia. The dually-appointed award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement and sharing of anesthesiology knowledge to promote the connection between education and superior patient care.Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-10-20T16:30:23-04:00495ec96c-d101-42c7-828d-8bba09dc8d74https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-covid-19-has-freed-opioid-addiction-patients-from-daily-methadone-clinic-visitsThere are many ways in which  Covid-19 has dramatically worsened the US opioid epidemic.Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-08-18T09:12:00-04:00075f92a0-5eec-4fc1-8581-f24d92a5200fhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvucipm-participates-in-inaugural-comprehensive-pain-management-symposiumRepresentatives from the West Virginia University Center for Integrative Pain Management recently presented at the Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management's first Pain Policy Congress.Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-07-14T12:32:39-04:00624c7fa8-c5a0-4c9c-8c04-f1e2b3fb83dbhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-welcomes-incoming-medical-residents-fellows-at-first-virtual-residency-orientationOne hundred and ninety-nine new residents and fellows began their training at West Virginia University's School of Medicine on June 15 and 16 during the 2020 Graduate Medical Education New Resident Orientation program.Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-06-22T12:00:22-04:00d41c01db-3db7-4816-a93f-e349ef6d750bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-offering-telemedicine-appointments-at-summersville-regional-medical-center_0WVU Medicine providers from five specialties – Cardiology, Dermatology, Nephrology, Pain Management, and Thoracic Surgery – are offering telemedicine appointments at Summersville Regional Medical Center.Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-06-19T10:03:50-04:0049191a44-ddc6-45ba-9adf-efd890a02ebdhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-department-of-anesthesiology-announces-three-new-fellowship-programsThe West Virginia University School of Medicine has received Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education approval of three new fellowships: acute pain medicine and regional anesthesia; adult cardiothoracic anesthesiology; and multidisciplinary pain.Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-04-29T15:02:12-04:00a1606fb2-9d50-41c1-94e9-a9abbf02524ehttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2020/04/16/wvu-engineered-intubation-boxes-to-help-reduce-risk-to-clinicians-during-covid-19-pandemiccovid19covid-19A global pandemic, a worried wife and a campus that, like its home state, is full of connections, were the impetus for protective devices that were created at West Virginia University and are now being used by a variety of health care professionals at WVU Medicine J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital.Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-04-16T13:41:53-04:00b45d5340-4d8f-4a2f-9ab9-8699d19a283fhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=intubation-boxes-help-reduce-risk-to-clinicianscovid19covid-19WVU School of Medicine faculty collaborated with the Statler College of Engineering to create intubation boxes – helping reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission through aerosolized particles, by containing them to the intubation box.Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-04-14T14:45:06-04:002a6fa2b4-6df9-45f0-8d13-cf5368a1679dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-assistant-dean-for-graduate-medical-education-named-soap-teacher-ofyearManuel Vallejo, M.D., D.M.D., has been named the 2019 Teacher of the Year by the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP).Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 -04002019-05-10T13:01:17-04:0020c6c42c-1fdc-47e4-bdc3-eaf4b992db6bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-residencies-revealed-for-wvu-studentsAfter years of study, members of the WVU School of Medicine Class of 2019 learned Friday which residency program they will participate in and which field of medicine they will specialize in.Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -04002019-03-18T16:15:25-04:00b726b59c-8035-4573-b23d-4e3f39224ea7https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=october-2018-faculty-arrivalsAnesthesiology Kevin King, DO joins the Department of Anesthesiology. His most recent position was with UPMC.Fri, 09 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -05002018-11-09T09:53:56-05:0099e138b1-d642-4245-a462-e8d41312c0f1https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-s-manuel-vallejo-named-toacgme-residency-review-committee-for-anesthesiologyManuel Vallejo, M.D., D.M.D., assistant dean and designated institutional official for graduate medical education, and professor in the Department of Anesthesiology was recently selected to serve on the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Residency Review Committee for Anesthesiology. Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -04002017-06-23T15:29:51-04:00