VUMC Anesthesiology

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The 2026 Joint Poster Session is almost here! Vanderbilt Anesthesiology Summer Research Program (VASRP) & Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Medical Student Summer Research Program trainees will showcase their summer research on July 22 from 4–6 PM in the North Lobby of Light Hall. 🔬

[VUMC Anesthesiology @VUMC_Anes]

From VASRP Scholars to future anesthesiologists! Congrats to VASRP alumni Michelle Shin, MD, Nick Davis, MD, and Carly Chellman, DO, on matching into outstanding anesthesiology residency programs. We’re cheering you on! #MatchDay #VASRP 🎉

[VUMC Anesthesiology @VUMC_Anes]

Join us in welcoming Anvita Mishra, M4, Jayden Ramirez, M2, and Ivo Su, M4, as fellows for the 2026 Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship (MSARF). We are proud to host them this summer as they are mentored by Drs. Julia Bohannon & Matt Riess. Congratulations! #FAER ⭐

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Congratulations to Jeremy Walco, MD, on his appointment as Neuro ICU Medical Director. #VanderbiltHealth 🎉

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Congratulations to BobbieJean Sweitzer, MD, FACP, SAMBA-F, FASA, on her appointment as Medical Director, Vanderbilt Preoperative Evaluation Center (VPEC). #VanderbiltHealth 🌟

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Please join us in congratulating Vikram Bansal, MD, on his appointment as Assistant Vice Chair of Physician Workforce Deployment. We wish him success in carrying out this well-deserved leadership role! #VanderbiltHealth 🎉

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Congratulations to Robert Freundlich, MD, MS, MSCI, on his promotion to Professor of Anesthesiology and Biomedical Informatics! #VanderbiltHealth 🌟

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We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Amanda Toye’s promotion to Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology. Congratulations on this well-earned achievement! #VanderbiltHealth👏

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Thank you to our 2026 VASRP Mentors for guiding, challenging, and inspiring the next generation of anesthesiology researchers and leaders. #VanderbiltHealth 🌟

[VUMC Anesthesiology @VUMC_Anes]

Welcome, 2026 VASRP Scholars! We're excited to have you in the Department of Anesthesiology this summer as you explore research, anesthesiology, and new opportunities in Nashville. #VanderbiltHealth 🌟

[VUMC Anesthesiology @VUMC_Anes]

Congrats to Jerod Denton, PhD, on receiving the Charles R. Park Award at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine! This prestigious honor recognizes basic science research that advances our understanding of physiology and pathophysiology to improve human health. 🥇

[VUMC Anesthesiology @VUMC_Anes]

Congratulations to Dr. Brian Allen on receiving the R. Michael Rodriguez Award at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Spring Faculty Meeting! This honor recognizes exceptional clinical teaching, mentorship, and dedication to educating future physicians. 🏆

[VUMC Anesthesiology @VUMC_Anes]

Congratulations to Dr. Lane Crawford on her promotion to Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology! We’re proud to recognize her achievements and contributions to our department. #VanderbiltHealth 🌟

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Dr. Bantayehu Sileshi has been appointed as a Portfolio Coach for the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (AY 2026–27), supporting student growth through coaching & reflection. A well-earned recognition of his dedication to education and mentorship. Congrats, Dr. Sileshi! 🌟

[Journal of Leukocyte Biology @jlb_journal]

Mary Oliver, Xenia Davis & @julia_bohannon @VUMC_Anes @VUMCDiscoveries present their new Review - "Tissue context as a determinant of #TrainedInnateImmunity: a conserved molecular toolkit with divergent functional outputs"
📖 https://t.co/aJILjTZyRi

[Emily Sharpe, MD, FASA @emilysharpe]

Last time giving my #Ostheimer2025 lecture. This time to @VUMC_Anes

#OBAnes

[VUMC Anesthesiology @VUMC_Anes]

Congratulations to Dr. Liza Weavind on being accepted as a fellow in the 2026–2027 Executive Leadership in Health Care (ELH) Program, a track of the ELAM Program! This prestigious fellowship recognizes rising leaders in health care administration and academic medicine. 🌟

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Jonathan Wanderer, MD, MPhil, and Ellen Stallings, MD, joined Clyde Matava, MBChB, at Epic’s XGM 2026 Conference in Verona, Wisconsin, to present on risk assessment and perioperative nausea/vomiting management, highlighting innovations in patient care and outcomes. 🪴

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Congrats to Drs. Aditi Balakrishna, Jeffery Clemmons, Calvin Gruss, Christina Jelly & Dorothee Mueller on being selected for membership in the Academy for Excellence in Education! Their commitment advances educational excellence at Vanderbilt and beyond. #VanderbiltHealth 🌟

[VUMC Anesthesiology @VUMC_Anes]

Congrats to Eric Delpire, PhD, on receiving the prestigious APS Epithelial Transport Group Steven Hebert Lecturer Award at the American Physiological Society (APS) meeting in Minneapolis! A well-deserved honor recognizing excellence in research and innovation. 🥇