Anesthesiology

Dr. Markin appointed to new role in anesthesiology

Nicholas Markin, MD, now is vice chair of education and innovation in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.

Jan 17, 2025

Nick Markin, MD

Seeing double: CRNAs Jason and Nathan Cromer

For Jason and Nathan Cromer, the identical twin bond has always been strong and although they never planned to follow the same path through life, Jason said it happened more often than not. “We have always strived to be successful in life, we just didn’t know it was going to be in health care.”

Jan 8, 2025

Identical twins, Nathan (left) and Jason (right) Cromer are CRNAs with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.

Anesthesiology annual report: Highlighting transformative growth

The extensive new report details the work of the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology’s dedicated faculty, house staff and nurse anesthetists.

Jan 8, 2025

Michelle Iverson, DO, leads residents through a simulation exercise.

Andrew Patterson, MD, PhD, named anesthesiology chair

Dr. Patterson, who is returning to UNMC, is regarded as a strong leader with experience to help the department continue its rise.

Dec 16, 2024

Andrew Patterson, MD, PhD

Nicholas Markin, MD, appointed vice chair of education and innovation

“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.”

Dec 13, 2024

Nick Markin, MD, headshot

Troy Wildes, MD, presents best practices for perioperative care of patients with wearable diabetes devices

Troy Wildes, MD, vice chair of perioperative medicine, quality and safety, collaborated with national endocrinology leaders to present an educational webinar for the American Diabetes Association Institute of Learning on October 15.   The session covered best practices for managing the perioperative care of patients who use wearable diabetes devices, including continuous glucose monitors, standalone […]

Nov 18, 2024

Troy Wildes, MD, headshot

Medical research highlights, November 2024

The college received grant and funding awards representing more than $7 million in new funding in September.

Nov 10, 2024

Bin Duan, PhD

Residency director of the month, November 2024

J.P. Haas, MD, has been the residency director for diagnostic radiology for four months, following years of commitment to resident education.

Nov 10, 2024

J.P. Haas, MD

UNMC Department of Anesthesiology’s global health efforts in Zambia

Two teams from the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology recently returned from a month-long global health trip to the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia, as part of the Global Academic Anesthesia Consortium. In addition to providing hands on and didactic clinical training to the residents of UTH, this annual trip provides medical and cultural education […]

Oct 28, 2024

CA3 residents Jeremy Payne, MD, and Elizabeth Ternet Rech, DO, share a moment with assistant professor Dennis Thiel, MD, in the medical ICU on their last day.

Faculty, fellows and residents represent UNMC at the American Society of Anesthesiology’s annual meeting

The American Society of Anesthesiology’s (ASA) annual meeting draws anesthesiologists from all over the globe, and the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology turned out in force for a weekend of presentations, panels, research and networking. Faculty, fellows and residents from the department attended the October 18-21 annual meeting held this year in Philadelphia. The conference provides […]

Oct 28, 2024

Nancy Rogic, MD, Maria Michaelis, MD, Jeremy Payne, MD, and Lauren Costello, MD