TV News Story with HSS Anesthesiologist Receives National Award

A news segment produced live from the OR at HSS won the 2009 American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Philip S. Weintraub Media Award for Television. The award was presented Oct. 18 at the ASA annual meeting. Because of HSS’ leadership in Anesthesiology, the Public Relations Department at Hospital for Special Surgery arranged for Thomas Quinn MD MBA to be interviewed live from the OR on NBC’s Today Show, Aug. 3, to discuss and demonstrate the administration of the anesthetic, Propofol, and explain the level of skilled oversight required for its appropriate use. This news segment was hosted by medical correspondent Nancy Snyderman, M.D., and produced by Kerri Zimmer, who both received the ASA award.

To view this story and all other HSS news coverage, go to www.hss.edu/hss-news

2008-2009 Fellows Select "Teacher of the Year"

Dr. Nigel Sharrock was selected as the 2008-2009 “Teacher of the Year” by this year’s Graduating Anesthesia Fellows at the Anesthesiology Department’s annual Fellows’ Dinner on June 25th. The Fellows cited Dr. Sharrock’s extensive fund of knowledge, continuous commitment to sharing his expertise, and enthusiasm. Dr. Sharrock previously received the same award from the 2004-2005 Graduating Fellows.

Pictured are: Dr. David Kim, Dr. Christopher Cook, Dr. Daniel Chen, Dr. Kanupriya Kumar, Dr. Edward Lin, Dr. Sharrock, Dr. Prathima Gondipalli and Dr. Vrunda Pandya.

The past recipients are listed below:

Dr. Michael Ho was selected as the “HSS Teacher of the Year” by the Graduating Anesthesia Residents from Weill Cornell Medical College at their Graduation Dinner on June 5th.

Philippine Presidential Award

Filipino-American Medical Incorporated (FAMI) is an organization that provides medical services to indigent populations in Asia.  In December 2006, Niles D. Perlas CRNA, Nurse Anesthetist and Founder and Chair of FAMI, received the prestigious Philippine Presidential Award in recognition of FAMI’s humanitarian medical missions for the past several years.

FAMI acknowledges the special contribution and support of Hospital for Special Surgery’s Anesthesiology Department. HSS anesthesiologists, through their humanitarianinternational volunteerism, have provided their anesthesia knowledge and skills for the successful surgeries during the missions. Over a thousand successful surgeries for the indigent population have been performed during FAMI’s past missions.  HSS Medical Mission volunteers have included the following staff members: Dr. JamesBeckman, Dr. Chris Edmonds, Dr. Michael Ho, Dr. Andrew Lee, Dr. David Lee, and Dr. Joseph Oxendine, Dr. Thomas Quinn and Dr. Tyler Phillips.

FAMI also thanks its other volunteers including members of the HSS Nursing and Physician Assistants Staff.

Click here for a video interview on FAMI.

Mary Kelly, RN, ONC, C, Receives HSS "Employee of the Year" Award for 2006

	Louis Shapiro, CEO, Thomas P. Sculco MD, Surgeon-in-Chief, Mary Kelly RN, ONC, Gregory A. Liguori MD, Anesthesiologist-in-Chief

The Department of Anesthesiology proudly congratulates Mary Kelly RN, ONC, C, our PM Acute Pain Service Nurse, who received Hospital for Special Surgery’s 2006 Employee of the Year Award. Mary’s dedication to patient care is unsurpassed. She contributes immeasurably to any team in which she participates. Mary’s courteous and professional manner sets a high standard for others to follow in all settings. Mary is an excellent role model and truly deserving of this prestigious honor. Accepting her award, Mary said the following: “This is a real shock and an honor. I love coming to work every day. I am glad to know I make everyone else’s life a little simpler every day. ….In particular, I want to express my sincerest appreciation to my department members who are always there to support and encourage me”.