Bettina Smallman is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at SUNY Upstate Medical University. She received her medical degree from Albert Ludwig Universität in Germany and completed her residency and fellowship in pediatric anesthesia in Canada. Her curriculum vitae details her extensive experience teaching residents and students, publishing research, and securing grants for pediatric patients.

1. Bettina Smallman, M.D.
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Bettina Smallman, M.D.
3 Chestnut Circle
Skaneateles, New York 13152
Phone: (315) 415-2955
Department of Anesthesiology
SUNY Upstate Medical University
750 East Adams Street
Syracuse, New York 13210
(315) 464-4872
EDUCATION:
Jul 1981 – Jun 1988 Medical School: Albert Ludwig Universität
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Jul 1988 – Nov 1988 Graduation Doctor of Medicine (Dr med)
Magna Cum Laude for Thesis for Doctorate
Postgraduate Training:
June 1991 - June 1995 Residency
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
July 1995 - June 1996 Fellowship
Pediatric Anesthesia
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
July 1996 – December 1997 Clinical Instructor
Pediatric Anesthesia
University of Ottawa,
(CHEO) Children’s Hospital of Easton Ontario
Ottawa, Canada
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2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY/ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
July 2003 - Present Associate Professor
Department of Anesthesiology
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY
March 2000-Present Director of Division of Pediatric Anesthesia
Department of Anesthesiology
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY
July 2000 – Present Joint Appointment in Department of Pediatrics, Upstate University
Hospital
July 2010 – Present Attending Privileges at Crouse Hospital
June 1998 – March 2000 Clinical Coordinator
Pediatric Anesthesia Service
Department of Anesthesiology
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY
March 1998 – 2000 Staff Anesthesiologist
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Syracuse, New York
December 1997 – June 2003 Assistant Professor
Department of Anesthesiology
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY
CERTIFICATION:
November 1996 Board certified Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians &
Surgeons ; Membership #: 466950
January 2003 - 2013 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
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3. 2008-2012 PALS Instructor
LICENSURE: New York# 208349
DEA - BS5642586
FLEX Components I and II
LMCC-Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario: 64201
CLINICAL GRANTS:
2014 The Advocates for Upstate
Medical University:
Tablet/ iPad $200
2011 Children’s Miracle Network:
preoperative distraction
material; $1000
2008 Children’s Miracle Network: 5
laptop computers for CCS for
CPOE; Approximately $1800
2006 Children’s Miracle Network:
Bronchoscope and Camera
Monitor; Approximately $5000
2005 Children’s Miracle Network:
Blanket warmer for offsite
$6000
2000 Children’s Miracle Network
for pediatric needs. A joint
project with Crouse Hospital.
An MRI compatible anesthesia
machine, monitor, LMA’s
were purchased
TEACHING ACTIVITIES:
Anesthesiology Department Lectures & Presentations:
M & M CONFERENCES – RESIDENT PRESENTATION, UNLEES INDICATED WITH *:
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4. November 2014 “Laparoscopic Surgery in Newborns: Is It Safe?”
August 2014 * “The Pediatric Patient with a DNR order for urgent
surgery”
July 2013
June 2011
“Reduction of anxiety during induction in pediatric patients”
“When to postpone elective surgery in Children”
December, 2009 “Clinical Pearls of Pediatric Anesthesia”
July, 2009 “Drug Error in Anesthesia”
November, 2008 “Pediatric Updates”
May, 2007 “Spinal Anesthesia for an Infant”
April, 2007 “Compartment Syndrome”
January, 2007 “Anesthesia Awareness”
January, 2007 “Anesthesia Recall”
November, 2006 “Anesthesia for Ex-premature Babies”
October, 2006 “Blood Loss in Peds”
August, 2006 “IDDM and Steroid Boost in the Pediatric Patient”
June, 2006 “Unfortunate Death”
March, 2006 “Pediatric Regional Anesthesia”
February, 2006 “Pediatric Difficult Airway”
March, 2005* “Infant with Encephalocele”
December, 2004 “Pulmonary Edema”
February, 2004 “Pediatric Emergencies in Outside Locations”
June, 2003 “Perioperative MI”
April, 2003 “Aspiration and LMA”
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5. April, 2003 “Hoarseness following Surgery”
February, 2003 “Neonatal Emergencies”
July, 2002 “Post-operative respiratory failure”
July, 2002 “Post-operative hypoxemia”
February, 2002 “Thyroid storm”
January 2002 “Analgesics and Anesthetic Options for fracture reduction in
children”
December, 2001* “Epidural Analgesia in a Child”
January, 1999 “Intra-cranial Pressure Monitoring”
April, 1998 “Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children”
January, 1998 “Bronchospasm in Pediatric Anesthesia”
SENIOR PRESENTATION
FEBRUARY 2013 Pediatric regional anesthesia Caudal and beyond
June 2011 Cancellation of elective pediatric procedures
November 2011 Steps to Modern Day Anesthesia
Reduce anxiety during induction in pediatric patients
December 2009 Clinical Pearls of Pediatric Anesthesia
Annual CA-1 Resident Lectures:
“Intro to Peds I”
“Intro to Peds II”
“PACU Post-Op Complications”
“Anesthesia Outside the OR”
“Anesthesia for Premature Infant”
“Foreign Body in the trachea”
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6. “Neonatal Anesthesia”
“Pediatric Syndromes”
“Blood Conservation Techniques for Children Undergoing Spine Surgery”
“Difficult Airway/Lighted Stylet”
“Anesthetic Management in a child with Down syndrome”
“2 yr-old with papillomatosis for laser treatment”
“Mediastinum mass in a pediatric patient”
Annual CA-2/CA-3 Resident Lectures:
“Pediatric Board Review”
“Principles of a Mock Oral”
“Pain Control for Peds Spine Surgery”
“Pediatric PACU Issues Part I”
“Pediatric PACU Issues Part II”
“Pediatric Neuraxial Blockade
“Pediatric Airway: Anatomy/Physiology”
“ Emergence Delirium”
“Pediatric Stem Question”
“Foreign Body Aspiration: Tracheal versus Esophageal”
“The child with Down’s Syndrome scheduled for T&A”
Pediatric Anesthesia Journal Club:
March, 2015 “Emergence Delirium”
February, 2013 “Adjunct anesthetics and multi-modal anesthesia”
September, 2010 “PONV”
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7. October, 2009 “Iatrogenic damage to the pediatric airway. Mechanisms and scar
development”
October, 2009 “Pediatric laryngoscopies and intubation aids old and new”
October, 2009 “Anatomy and assessment of the pediatric airway”
October, 2009 “Cuffed vs. Non Cuffed endotracheal tubes for pediatric anesthesia”
December, 2006 “Pediatric Trauma”
November, 2006 “Foreign Body Aspiration”
September, 2006 “Down’s Syndrome”
August, 2006 “Pediatric Syndromes”
July, 2006 “Pediatric Trauma”
April, 2006 “Syndromes”
March, 2006 “Syndromes”
February, 2006 “Syndromes”
January, 2006 “Epidural test dose and epinephrine”
December, 2005 “Syndromes”
July, 2005 “Pediatric Syndrome”
June, 2005 “Airway Maneuvers in Pediatric Anesthesia”
May, 2005 “Delirium”
April, 2005 “Pediatric Airway”
March, 2005 “Awareness During Anesthesia in Children: A Prospective Cohort
Study”
March, 2005 “Delirium”
January, 2005 “Med. Mass”
November, 2004 “Cerebral Palsy”
November, 2004 “Postop Delirium”
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8. August, 2004 “Nuss Procedure’
March, 2004 “Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting”
March, 2004 “Tracheomalacia & Bronchomalacia in Children: Pathophysiology,
Assessment, Treatment & Anesthesia”
May, 2003 “High-dose Tylenol in Children”
May, 2003 “Blood Conservation Techniques for Children Undergoing Spine
Surgery”
Twice a month Pediatric Anesthesia Rotation Weekly Lecture Series since 2003- list of topics:
“Tracheomalacia”
“Pediatric Syndromes”
“Foreign Body”
“Trauma”
“Airway Lecture”
“Congenital Syndrome”
“Anesthetic Consideration for the Child with Down's Syndrome Undergoing T&A”
“Anesthetic Considerations for Scoliosis Surgery”
“Anesthetic Management of Pyloric Stenosis”
“Anesthetic Management of Septic Patient”
“Challenges in Pediatric Room”
“Sedating a Child with Congenital Heart Disease”
“Fluid Management”
“Anesthesia for Gastrocschisis and Omphalocele”
“Upper Respiratory Tract Infections”
“TE Fistulal/Omphalocele”
“Preoperative Evaluation and Pre-Medication”
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9. “Pediatric Difficult Airway Management”
“Pediatric PACU Issues and Discharge Criteria”
“Neonatal Surgical Emergencies”
“Pediatric Anesthesia Outside the Operating Room”
“Muscle Biopsy/Anesthetic Implications”
“Airway/Esophageal Foreign Bodies”
“Pain Control in Children”
“Pediatric Neuraxial Blockage: Epidural, Spinal”
“Pediatric Burns”
“Pediatric Neuromuscular Blockage”
“LMA - Historical Overview and Clinical Use”
“Depolarizing and Non-Depolarizing Muscle Relaxants”
“Laparoscopic Procedures”
Department of Pediatrics Resident Lectures:
2011 “Perioperative Management of the Child with a Cold”
2010 “Perioperative Pharmacological Pain Management”
Department of Pediatric Nursing Lecture Series:
January, 2005 “Airway Lecture”
January, 2005 “Delirium”
Department of Orthopedics Grand Rounds:
1999 “Pain Management for Pediatric Patients”
Department of Urology Grand Rounds:
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10. February 2015 Introduction of the Uturn model as a novel communication tool
April, 1998 Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
January, 1998 Bronchospasm in Pediatric Anesthesia
Undergraduate Medical Teaching:
2007-Present High School Student Job Shadowing, collaboration with Binghamton
Campus
2006-Present Ongoing teaching for OASIS, Anesthesia Technicians Society, and CCS
Nursing Staff
2002-2004 Pharmacology lecture for medical students
Postgraduate Medical Teaching:
Ongoing Resident Oral Board Preparation: Third-year residents have
the opportunity to practice answering oral board type
questions and presentation style questions. Sessions are
offered weekly
Ongoing Medical Students, Pediatric Residents, ER Residents and
Fellows: Students with a special interest in pediatric
anesthesia are given the opportunity to spend one full day
practicing airway management, intravenous access, and
discussion of basics of pediatric anesthesia
2007 – Present Mentoring of Junior Faculty; Ongoing participation in
TEMPO program
In addition, participation in Upstate Medical University New
York Initiative: Resilience through Multidimensional
Mentoring
2006 – Present Resident review meeting; Ongoing
2003 Review of Residency program for Dept. of
Surgery/Nephrology
2003, 2006; Yearly
Updates
Collaboration in the creation of an evaluation form for
pediatric resident rotations at SUNY
1998 – Present CORE PROGRAMS FOR ANESTHESIA RESIDENTS:
Pre-operative Evaluation of Pediatric Patients
Introduction to Pediatric Anesthesia - Part I
Introduction to Pediatric Anesthesia - Part II
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11. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT:
2002 to present Developed a Pediatric curriculum for residents: anesthesia in
the offsite
‘Must Know List”; part of the introductory curiculum for
pediatric anesthesia rotation
Development of goals for two week PACU rotation
PUBLICATIONS:
1. Smallman B, Galai I, Nathan N. Tongue protrusion as an extubation criterion in pediatric
anesthesia in pediatric surgery. Journal of Pediatric Anesthesiology 2014
2. Smallman B, Dexter F, Masursky D, Li F, Gorji R, George D, Epstein RH. Role of
Communication Systems in Coordinating Supervising Anesthesiologists' Activities Outside
of Operating Rooms. Anesth Analg. 2013 April;116(4)898-903
3. Masursky D, Dexter F, Kwakye MO, Smallman B. Measure to quantify the influence of
time from end of surgery to tracheal extubation on operating room workflow. Anesth
Analg. 2012 Aug; 115 (2):402-6
4. Dexter F, Masursky D, Ledolter J, Wachtel RE, Smallman B. Monitoring changes in
individual surgeon's workloads using anesthesia data. Can J Anaesth. 2012 Jun;59(6):571-7
5. Smallman B. Clinical problems in Pediatric Anesthesia-The Child with a Recent URI .
Current Reviews in Clinical Anesthesia, July 2011.
6. Smallman B, Dexter F. Optimizing the Arrival, Waiting, and NPO Times of Children on
the Day of Pediatric Endoscopy Procedures. Anesth Analg 2010;110:879
7. Smallman B, Ball R. A Novel Technique of Retrograde Nasal Intubation for the Pierre-
Robin Sequence Infant with a Known Difficult Airway. Pediatric Anesthesia, 19(9):919-
921, Sept 2009.
8. Aron J, Smallman B. Goal Orientated Perioperative Anxiety Prevention: The Balloon and
Mask Technique. Anesthesiology News. April 2007.
9. Smith J, Sweeney D, Smallman B, Mortelliti A: State-Dependent Laryngomalacia in
Sleeping Children. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2005;114:111-114.
10. Ragosta KG, Smallman B, et al: The Rapiscope as a Teaching Aid for Endotracheal (ET)
Intubation. Critical Care Med (1) 27:A73, Jan 1999.
11. Splinter WM, Smallman B, Rhine EJ, Komocar L: Postoperative Sore Throat in Children
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12. and the Laryngeal Mask Airway. Can J Anaesth. 1994 Nov;41(11):1081-3.
12. Nathan JN, Smallman B: Isoflurane Compared To Halothane Or Enflurane, Causes
Increased Lactate Production But No Transmural Coronary Steal During Myocardial
Ischemia In Swine. Anesth Analg, 77:211-20, 1993.
Book Chapters:
1. Pediatric Sedation in Satellite Locations. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (eds) In
International Anesthesiology Clinics. 2003; 41(2):17-27.
2. Pediatric Sedation: Can it be Safely Performed by Non-Anesthesiologists? Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins (eds) In Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology 2002; 15: 455-459.
3. Anesthesia for Pediatric Outside Locations - In 6th Refresher Course in
Anesthesiology and Related Fields, Camporesi E and Thomas PS (eds), 2000, pgs 1-
9.
4. Pediatric Airway Emergencies -In 5th Refresher Course in Anesthesiology and
Related Fields, Camporesi E and Thomas PS (eds), 1999.
Abstracts:
1. Hu Y, Williams B, Igalai I, Nathan N, Smallman B. “Tongue protrusion as an
extubation criterion in pediatric anesthesia in pediatric surgery.” Society for Pediatric
Anesthesia, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, March 2014.
2. Cho M, Smallman B, Bednarczyk J. Management of anesthesia in a case of
mediastinal mass compressing the trachea in a pediatric patient. American Society
of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, October 2013
3. Bhuria U, Smallman B, Sampathi V. Management of premature infant with
pulmonary hypertension and uncorrected electrolytes for pyloromyotomy and
emergent ventricular-peritoneal shunt placement. New York State Society of
Anesthesiologists Post Graduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2012
4. Sekhar R, Elmhaoued R, Smallman B, Sampathi V. Distraction techniques used in
conjunction with EMLA cream and intercostals blocks for placement of a pigtail
catheter. American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, Washington DC,
October 2012
5. Sekhar R, Lund C, Smallman B, sampathi V. “ It left her breathless: The role of a
posterior mediastinal mass can play in causing severe respiratory distress under
anesthesia.” Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, Las Vegas, Nevada, California, March
2013.
6. Sekhar R, Elmaoued R, Smallman B, Sampathi V: Distraction techniques used in
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13. conjunction with EMLA cream and intercostals blocks for placement of a pigtail
catheter. Poster presented at American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting,
Washington, DC, October 2012.
7. Kromah F, Smallman B. “A 7-Month-Old Presenting with a
Duplicating/Bronchogenic Cyst in Pediatric Anesthesia.” Society for Pediatric
Anesthesia, San Diego, California. 2011.
8. Kromah F, Smallman B. “Anesthesia in a Bottle.” Society for Pediatric Anesthesia,
San Diego, California. 2011.
9. Chatrath M, Smallman B. “Total Intravenous Anesthesia with Ketofol in a Child
with Uncorrected Tetralogy of Fallot for Rigid Bronchoscopy and Suprastomal
Polyp Removal.” Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, San Diego, California. 2011
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10. Sampathi V, Shilpa R, Smallman B, Lerman J, Sekhar R. “To Sweeten the Deal?
Role of Sugar-Coated Pacifier and Spinal Anesthesia in Preterm Infant with
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Scheduled for Inguinal Herniorrhaphy.” Society for
Pediatric Anesthesia, San Diego, California. 2011.
11. Smallman B, Ball R. “A Novel Technique of Retrograde Nasal Intubation for the
Pierre-Robin Sequence Infant with a Known Difficult Airway.” Society for Pediatric
Anesthesia, Jacksonville, Florida. March 19-22, 2009.
12. Smallman B, Yamout I, Sweeney D, Lemmens HJ. “Effect of Propofol on
Sevoflurane Induced Agitation in Young Children – A Novel Approach.” Society for
Pediatric Anesthesia, Jacksonville Florida. March 19-22, 2009.
13. Smallman B, Puthumana N, Romano D. “Spinal Anesthesia in a Two-Week-Old,
Full-Term Neonate Presenting with Hypotonia and Failure to Thrive with Suspected
Congenital Myopathy for Vastus Muscle Biopsy.” Postgraduate Assembly in
NYSSA, New York, NY. December 2008
14. Aron J, Tham SW, Caswell J, Giorgi S, Hwang D, Sills R, Prust L, Smallman B.
“Intrathecal Fentanyl for Combined Lumbar Puncture and Bone Marrow Aspiration
in a Pediatric Patient with Mediastinal Mass.” 2nd Annual NYSSA Conference for
Anesthesiology Residents and Fellows. Syracuse, NY. May 4, 2008.
15. Trusilo M, Smallman B, Puthumana N, Romano D. “Spinal Anesthesia in a Two-
Week-Old, Full-Term Neonate Presenting with Hypotonia and Failure to Thrive with
Suspected Congenital Myopathy for Vastus Muscle Biopsy.” 2nd Annual NYSSA
Conference for Anesthesiology Residents and Fellows. Syracuse, NY. May 4, 2008.
16. Parikh J, Caswell J, Mortelliti A, Chatterjee D, Smallman B. “Anesthetic
Management of a Child with Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa presenting with
Stridor.” 2nd Annual NYSSA Conference for Anesthesiology Residents and Fellows.
Syracuse, NY. May 4, 2008.
17. Aron J, Smallman B. “Goal-Oriented Preoperative Anxiety Prevention – The
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14. Balloon and Mask Technique.” 2nd Annual NYSSA Conference for Anesthesiology
Residents and Fellows. Syracuse, NY. May 4, 2008.
18. Smallman B, Caswell J. “Intrathecal Fentanyl in a Child with a Mediastinal Mass
Undergoing a Spinal Tap.” 2nd Annual NYSSA Conference for Anesthesiology
Residents and Fellows. Syracuse, NY. May 4, 2008.
19. Petrovosa N, Smallman B. “Anesthetic Management of Thyrotoxicosis in an
Adolescent – Rediscovery of an Old Drug,” Poster Presentation. American Society
of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, October 2002.
20. Chatterjee D, Smallman B, Perumal TM. “Craniofacial Abnormality in a Neonate,
Space Occupying Intra-Oral Mass in a Toddler: Airway Management with the
Laryngeal Mask,” Poster Presentation. Postgraduate Assembly NYSSA, New York,
NY, December 2001.
21. Nathan JN, Smallman B. “Isoflurane, Compared To Halothane or Enflurane, Causes
Increased Lactate Production but No Transmural Coronary Steal During Myocardial
Ischemia in Swine,” Poster presentation. Canadian Anesthesia Society Annual
Meeting, Quebec City, Canada. June 1990.
University Service:
1. Monthly message from the Medical Staff President in the Medical Staff Newsletter at
SUNY Upstate University Hospital from January 2013 to December 2014
2. Power point presentation to clinical chiefs, institutional leadership, departmental grand
rounds; ongoing since 2014
Visiting Lectureships:
International
Bad Langensalzach, Germany, October 2000
“Anesthesia for Thorocoscopic Procedures.”
National
Society of Pediatric Anesthesia
Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX 2010
“To Intubate or Not Intubate – Child with a Difficult Airway.”
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15. American Society of Anesthesiologists
Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, October 2007
“Novel Distraction Technique for Pediatric Pre-operative Anxiety Prevention.”
American Society of Anesthesiologists
Annual Meeting, Fort Myers, FL, October 2005
“ Symposium on Ultrasound and Regional Anesthesia.”
American Society of Anesthesiologists
Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, October 2003
“Herbal Medicines: What your patients don’t know.”
Society of Critical Care Medicine
Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, January 1999
“The Rapiscope™ as a teaching aid for endotracheal intubation.”
New York State Society of Anesthesiologists
68th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY 2014
Focus Session: Pediatric Pain Management: What is the Best Practice?
67th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2013
Focus Session: “Perioperative Pain Management in Children - A Pharmacological
Approach and the application of Regional Anesthesia”
67th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2013
Panel Session: “Emergence Delirium”
66th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2012
Focus Session: “Pediatric Pain Management in Children-Update”
65th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2011
Focus session: “Pediatric Pain Management in Children: Pharmacological vs.
Regional”
64th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2010.
Focus Session: “Pediatric Pain Management – Update.”
64th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2010.
Panel Session: “The Child with a URI – Anesthesia Management.”
63rd
Postgraduate Assesbly, New York, NY, December 2009.
Problem-based Learning Discussion: “The Child with Epiglottitis.”
62nd
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2008.
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16. Focus Session: “Regional Anesthesia in Children.”
62nd
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2008.
Focus Session: “Pediatric Pain Management – A Pharmaceutical Approach.”
61st
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2007.
Focus Session: “Regional Anesthesia in Children.”
60th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2006.
Focus Session: “Regional Anesthesia in Children.”
59th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2005.
Focus Session: “Pediatric Pain Management Update.”
59th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2005.
Problem-based Learning Discussion: “Regional Anesthesia for Pediatric Patients.”
58th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2004.
Focus Session: “Pediatric Pain Management Update.”
58th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2004.
Problem-based Learning Discussion: “Regional Anesthesia for Pediatric Patients.”
57th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2003.
Problem-based Learning Discussion: “Regional Anesthesia for Pediatric Patients.”
57th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2003.
Focus Session: “Pediatric Pain Management Update.”
56th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2002.
“When to Postpone an Elective Case.”
56th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2002.
“Regional Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients.”
55th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2001.
“Regional Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients With or Without Sedation.”
54th
Postgraduate Assembly, New York, NY, December 2000.
“Offsite Anesthesia Challenges.”
SUNY Upstate Medical University, ASC Nursing Staff
In-service, Syracuse, NY, May, 2003.
“Sedation for Children in Outside Locations.”
Anesthesiology and Related Fields
Sixth Refresher Course, Alexandria Bay, NY, May, 2000.
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17. “Anesthesia for Pediatric Outside Locations.”
New York Sate Peri-Anesthesia Nurses Association
Fall State Conference, September, 1998.
“Pediatric Airway Emergencies.”
State
STEM Career Day and Leadership Forum
Syracuse, NY, April 10, 2014
SUNY Upstate Medical University
In Service-Ambulatory Surgery Center, February 2014
“Emergence Delirium in Children Undergoing Outpatient Surgery.”
NSYPANA
Annual Conference, Syracuse, NY, September, 2004.
“The Pediatric Trauma Patient.”
Anesthesia Technician Seminar, Syracuse, NY, May, 2004.
“Pediatric Trauma Patient.”
Anesthesia Technician Seminar, Syracuse, NY, April, 1999.
“Pediatric Airway Emergencies”
Department of Surgery, Syracuse, NY, March, 1999.
“Advances in Surgery of Infants and Children.”
Local
Specialty Surgery Center
Syracuse, NY, March, 2004.
“Anesthesia for Ophthalmic Procedures in Pediatric Patients.”
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Children’s Surgery Center Nursing Staff, Syracuse, NY, July, 2004.
“Pediatric Core Class.”
SUNY Upstate Medical University Health Link
Oasis Site, Shoppingtown Mall, February, 2002.
“Preparation for Hospital Admission.”
Workshop, Oncenter, Syracuse, NY, February, 2002.
“Pediatric Sedation.”
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18. Anesthesiology and Related Fields
Fifth Refresher Course, Syracuse, NY, September, 1998.
“Pediatric Airway Emergencies.”
SUNY Health Science Center
Department of Pediatrics, Syracuse, NY, May, 1998.
“LMA in Pediatric Anesthesia.”
Professional Development – Seminars
2013 The Greely Company; “Medical Staff Seminar”
2014 Cleveland Clinic; The Patient Experience Summit”
2014 Vanderbilt; “Promoting Professional Behavior”
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
Present American Society of Anesthesiologists
Canadian Society of Anesthesiologists
International Anesthesia Research Society
Medical Society of the State of New York
New York State Society of Anesthesiologists
Onondaga County Medical Society
Society of Pediatric Anesthesia
New York State Society of Anesthesiologists
12/2008-present Communication Committee, NYSSA, PGA
12/2003-present Sub-Committee Member: Focus Sessions
Professional Appointments:
University
2014 Learning Community Initiative
2013 Search Committee; Pediatric Surgery,
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
2011 Search Committee; Pediatric Surgery Chair
2010, 2011 Search Committee; Neurosurgical Chair
2010 Cancer Campaign; Pediatric Liaison
2006 SUNY Upstate Medical University
College of Medicine Representatives on the
Council of the Faculty Organization until 2009
06/2003 – Present SUNY Upstate Medical University
Faculty Affairs Committee
09/2002 SUNY Upstate Medical University
Mission-Based Management Initiative
Clinical-Based Management Work Group
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19. 11/13/2001 SUNY Upstate Medical University
Department of Pediatrics
Faculty Scholar for Teaching Day
Hospital
2014 Search Committee
Chief Quality Officer
2013 SUNY Upstate Medical University
CCS Leadership Committee
2013 SUNY Upstate Medical University
Quality Governance Sub Council Committee
2013 SUNY Upstate Medical University
Operative Services Planning Committee
2007 SUNY Upstate Medical University
Transplant Committee until 2011
2007 SUNY Upstate Medical University
Daily OR Issues Committee
2006 SUNY Upstate Medical University
CPOE – CCS
2005 SUNY Upstate Medical University
Minimal Invasive Surgery committee
09/2003 – Present SUNY Upstate Medical University
Pediatric Pain Management Committee
02/2003 – Present SUNY Upstate Medical University
Pediatric Surgery Operating Planning
Committee
Operative Services Planning Group
CCS Leadership
Department
2010- Present
2010
Executive Committee Department of
Anesthesia
Roundtable; expert discussion group
2007 SUNY Upstate Medical University
Anesthesiology Task Force Committee
Present SUNY Upstate Medical University
Perioperative Quality Assurance Meeting
10/2001 – Present SUNY Upstate Medical University
Department of Anesthesiology
Education Committee
04/2001 – 01/2004 SUNY Upstate Medical University
Department of Anesthesiology
Officer of the Day
10/2001 – 2004 SUNY Upstate Medical University
Department of Anesthesiology
Finance Committee
Medical Staff
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20. 2013-Present SUNY Upstate Medical University
Caregiver Taskforce
2013 - Present Steering Committee- Patient Experience
1/2013-1/2015
2012 -2014
President/Chair, Medical Executive Committee
Nomination Committee member for Gold
Standard Recipients
2011-2013 Vice president, Medical Executive Committee
04/2001 – Present SUNY Upstate Medical University
Medical Executive Committee – Treasurer
Hospital Activities:
1999 Epidural Service: Protocol developed for use of single shot epidural
morphine for the pediatric ward and use of continuous epidural catheters
on the pediatric ward
1998 Development of a sedation service for children for “out of the OR”
procedures.
1998 Routine laboratory testing preoperatively in children: Analysis of the
present practice
and recommendations for the future.
1998 Radiation treatment: Meetings with the staff of the Radiology
Department, parents and anesthesia technicians prior to the 6-week
treatment plan. Organization of equipment and drugs was created in a
“MRI Box” to avoid daily preparation.
1999 Participating Editor of the Conscious Sedation Policy, pediatric related
issues for the hospital. Developed a sedation program for pediatric
patients allowing provisions of sedation/anesthesia for kidney biopsies,
hearing/visual tests, EEG, Botox injection, LP, BMA, MRI, CT, voiding
tests. Increased from <100 to over 1,000 cases annually.
1999 Preoperative Anesthesia Testing: Research and analysis of the present
protocol and discussion of possible options to improve the service
provided. Contact with Dr. Twersky at SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn,
NY and visit to their facility.
2001 VCFS Pharyngeal Flap MRA/MRI patients. Protocol developed for
coordination of anesthesia for MRI/surgery as one procedure.
2001 Development of a difficult intubation cart for pediatric patients.
2001 Development of a teaching video on epidurals in pediatric patients with
Drs. Sweeney and Hussain.
March 2001 SUNY Upstate Medical University Graduate Medical Education Internal
review for ACGME accreditation, Department of Nephrology
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21. 2002 Establishment of pediatric anesthesia service at the Outpatient Surgery
Center on Buckley Road, Liverpool
2002 Resuscitation Algorithm: Provision of pediatric resuscitation algorithm
for pediatric carts and MRI Box.
Ongoing Interviews for Patient Care Leader/OR and PAT Physician Assistant.
Exploration of expenditures of pediatric sedation service through a joint
venture with the Department of Pediatrics.
Process improvement for children undergoing CT imaging under General
Anesthesia.
MRI anesthesia coverage and process improvement for newly developed
pediatric epilepsy service.
Participation in clinical coverage at the outpatient center at 550 Harrison;
administrative resource and “go to” person during the absence of the
director of ambulatory anesthesia.
Department Activities:
On-Call Faculty Room: Responsible for the creation of the call room and purchase
of furnishings. Installation of a dead bolt required correspondence and meeting
with the Director of Physical Plant. 1998
New York State Fair: Participation in representing the Department of Anesthesia
during this annual event. 1998-Present
One-on-one teaching and introduction to preoperative assessment for PAT,
Department of Surgery and Department of Orthopedic physician assistants for one
week. The focus of this intense introduction was on airway assessment,
respiratory, cardiovascular, and endocrine system. 2000, 2001
Consultation service for pediatric patients with special needs – ongoing
Developed difficult intubation cart for children
Participation in the initiation of a Mentorship program for residents in the
Department of Anesthesiology
Participation in designing new pre-anesthesia assessment form
Participation in design of postoperative anesthesia notes
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22. Participation in interview process: Residents, New Faculty
SPECIAL HONORS AND AWARDS:
Awards
2014 Invitation to take on the role of Clinical Advisor in the Learning
Community
2014 Pediatric Anesthesiology Division selected as recipient of PEB Award in
recognition of many years of commitment to the local STEM program
2011 Upstate Gold Standard Award
2010 Attending of the Year – Department of Anesthesiology
2010 “The Best Doctors in America”
2008 “The Best Doctors in America” – The Good Life
2007 “The Best Doctors in America”
2005 Attending of the Year- Department of Anesthesiology
2006 “The Best Doctors in America”
2002 Attending of the Year – Department of Anesthesiology
2002 Nominated for Upstate Galaxy Award in Patient Care
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