Dr. Markin appointed to new role in anesthesiology

Nicholas Markin, MD, has taken the role of vice chair of education and innovation in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. He began his new role Dec. 1.

“I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Markin to our leadership team,” said Mohanad Shukry, MD, PhD, interim chair of the department. “His vision, expertise and passion for leveraging data and technology will undoubtedly elevate our educational programs and enhance the department’s overall functions. I am confident Dr. Markin will continue to shape the future of anesthesiology at both local and national levels.”

Dr. Markin replaces Amy Duhachek-Stapelman, MD, who began began her new role as vice president of education at Nebraska Medicine on Oct. 7.

A native of Omaha and an alumnus of UNMC, Dr. Markin is a highly accomplished cardiac anesthesiologist, academic leader and innovator dedicated to advancing patient care, medical education and perioperative imaging, Dr. Shukry said.

After earning his medical degree from the UNMC College of Medicine in 2007, Dr. Markin completed his anesthesiology residency at UNMC, followed by fellowships in perioperative echocardiography at the University of Utah and adult cardiothoracic anesthesiology at UNMC.

Currently a professor in the department, he serves as the director of ultrasound education and program director of the perioperative echocardiography fellowship. He also is medical director of perioperative imaging at Nebraska Medicine.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to join the leadership team and continue the great work of my predecessor,” Dr. Markin said. “I look forward to continuing the mission and exploring how technology, such as AI, can personalize and optimize training for residents and fellows.”

Dr. Markin’s interests include artificial intelligence and its potential applications in education, and he will be joining the faculty at the UNMC Center for Intelligent Health Care.

Dr. Markin’s academic contributions include more than 75 publications in top journals and numerous invited lectures and workshops at prestigious national and international conferences. Beyond his educational and clinical leadership, he is an accomplished innovator, holding patents for technologies such as the “Three-Dimensional Echocardiography Phantom” and the “Infectious Aerosol Capture Mask,” reflecting his commitment to advancing medical technology. His dedication to excellence is further exemplified by his membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Dr. Markin’s passion for clinical care, education, and innovation continues to inspire his work. “I get to do all the things I love: clinical work, research and driving innovation. This role allows me to focus my efforts on making a difference.”