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CURRICULUM VITAE

BIOGRAPHICAL

Name: Katherine “Grace” Lim, M.D., M.S.

Business Address: UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital Department of Anesthesiology 300 Halket Street, Suite 3510

Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Business Phone: +1 412 641 4260

Business Mobile: +1 412 354 6086

Business Fax: +1 412 641 4766 Assistant: Michelle Follen [email protected] Email: [email protected] Spouse: Andrew Thurston, MD m. 2012 Children: Nathan b. 2012 Emily b. 2017

EDUCATION and TRAINING

UNDERGRADUATE

August 2002 – May 2008 University of Missouri Kansas City, MO Six-Year Combined BA/MD Program

Bachelor of Liberal Arts, 2008

Six-Year Combined BA/MD Program

GRADUATE

August 2002 – May 2008 University of Missouri Kansas City, MO Six-Year Combined BA/MD Program

Doctor of Medicine 2008

January 2015 – December 2016

University of Pittsburgh Institute for Clinical Research Education (ICRE) Pittsburgh, PA

Master of Science, 2016 Clinical Research

POSTGRADUATE

June 2008 – May 2009 Northwestern University Department of Medicine Chicago, IL

Clinical Base Year Internship


May 2009 – June 2012 Northwestern University Department of Anesthesiology Chicago IL

Anesthesiology Residency Director: John T. Sullivan, MD, MBA

July 2012 – August 2013 Northwestern University Department of Anesthesiology Section of Obstetric Anesthesiology Chicago, IL

Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship Director: Cynthia A. Wong, MD

January 2015 – September 2016

University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology Pittsburgh, PA

NIH T32 Research Fellowship Director: Yan Xu, PhD

September 2016 – Magee-Womens Research Institute Building Interdisciplinary Careers in Women’s Health Program Pittsburgh PA

NIH K12 Career Development Award Director: Yoel Sadovsky, MD

APPOINTMENTS and POSITIONS

ACADEMIC

September 2013 – December 2014

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology Pittsburgh, PA

Visiting Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

January 2015 – August 2016 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology Pittsburgh, PA

NIH T32 Research Scholar

Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

September 2016 – June 2017 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology Pittsburgh, PA

NIH K12 Research Scholar

Visiting Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

July 2017 – University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology Pittsburgh, PA

NIH K12 Research Scholar

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

July 2018 – University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology


Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Pittsburgh, PA

September 2019 – UPMC Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine University of Pittsburgh Physicians Pittsburgh PA

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine

NON-ACADEMIC

September 2013 – December 2014

UPMC Mercy Hospital Department of Anesthesiology University of Pittsburgh Physicians Pittsburgh, PA

Staff Anesthesiologist

January 2015 – August 2016 UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital UPMC Mercy Hospital Department of Anesthesiology University of Pittsburgh Physicians Pittsburgh PA

Staff Anesthesiologist

September 2016 – UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital Department of Anesthesiology University of Pittsburgh Physicians Pittsburgh PA

Director, Obstetric Anesthesia Staff Anesthesiologist

January 2020 –

UPMC Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine University of Pittsburgh Physicians Pittsburgh PA

Chief of Obstetric Anesthesia

CERTIFICATION and LICENSURE

SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION:

Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners

August 2, 2010

Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology MOCA Cycle

April 18, 2013 – December 31, 2023 December 2023

MEDICAL or OTHER PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE:

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania June 21, 2013 – December 31, 2020

State of Illinois July 14, 2011 – July 31, 2014


MEMBERSHIP in PROFESSIONAL and SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES

Association of University Anesthesiologists, Active Member, AUA 2018 – F1000Prime Faculty, Obstetric Anesthesiology Section 2018 – Early Stage Anesthesiology Scholars, eSAS 2015 – 2018 Pennsylvania Medical Society, PAMED 2014 – Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiology, PSA 2014 – Allegheny County Medical Society, ACMS 2014 –

Society for Education in Anesthesia, SEA 2013 – Society for Simulation in Healthcare, SSH 2013 – American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ACOG 2013 – Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology, SOAP 2011 – American Society of Anesthesiologists, ASA 2008 – International Anesthesia Research Society, IARS 2008 – Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists, ISA 2008 – 2013 American Medical Association, AMA 2004 – 2014 Missouri State Medical Association, MSMA 2004 – 2008

HONORS

University of Missouri Kansas City Six Year BA/MD Program

2002 – 2008

Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society

2003

Gold Humanism Honor Society

2007

Excellence in Leadership Award American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation, Pfizer Medical Humanities Initiative

2007

Perinatal Award Paediatric Pathology Society and Society for Pediatric Pathology 4th Annual Meeting

2014

1st Place, Oral Presentation Award 14th Annual GME Leadership Conference

2015

Research in Education Award Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) 47th Annual Meeting

2015

Excellence in Teaching Award UPMC Medical Education, Department of Anesthesiology Residency Program

2015

Visiting Professorship University of Maryland Department of Anesthesiology

2016

University Health Sciences Leadership Academy University of Pittsburgh

2016


2nd Place, Best Poster Presentation Award

14th Annual Safar Symposium Multi-Departmental Research Day

2016

3rd Place, Original Research Oral Presentation Award Pennsylvania Annual Resident Research Conference (PAARC)

2017

Visiting Professorship University of Texas Health – Houston Department of Anesthesiology

2018

Excellence in Teaching Award UPMC Medical Education, Department of Anesthesiology Residency Program

2018

F1000Prime Faculty Member, Obstetric Anesthesiology Section

2018

Visiting Professorship University of Alabama – Birmingham Department of Anesthesiology

2019

Visiting Professorship Mayo Clinic – Departments of Anesthesiology & Obstetrics/Gynecology

2019

UPMC Physician Leadership Essentials University of Pittsburgh Physicians

2020

Visiting Professorship Cedars-Sinai – Department of Anesthesiology

2020

Visiting Professorship – Annual Sheila Cohen Lecture

Stanford University – Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine

2021

PUBLICATIONS

PEER REVIEWED REFEREED ARTICLES

1. Linn RL, Miller ES, Lim G, Ernst LM. Adherent basal plate myometrial fibers in the delivered placenta as a risk factor for development of subsequent placenta accreta. Placenta. 2015 Dec;36(12):1419-24. PMID: 26494605

2. Lim G, Krohner RG, Metro DG, Rosario BL, Jeong JH, Sakai T. Low-Fidelity Haptic Simulation Versus Mental Imagery Training for Epidural Anesthesia Technical Achievement in Novice Anesthesiology Residents: A Randomized Comparative Study. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2016 May;122(5):1516-23. PMID: 27007077

3. Lim G, Horowitz JM, Berggruen S, Ernst LM, Linn RL, Hewlett B, Kim J, Chalifoux LA, McCarthy RJ. Correlation of Probability Scores of Placenta Accreta on Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Hemorrhagic Morbidity. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 2016 Nov;34:261-9. PMID: 27687389

4. Lim G, Zorn JM, Dong YJ, DeRenzo JS, Waters JH. Subdural Hematoma Associated with Labor Epidural Analgesia: A Case Series. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 2016 Sept-Oct; 41(5): 628-31. PMID: 27512937


5. Belfer I, Pollock NI, Lim G, Martin JL, Stranieri K, Nunziato-Virga SR, Cruz CDL, Brufsky AM, Van Londen G, Wang H. The effect of gastroretentive gabapentin (Gralise®) on post mastectomy pain syndrome: a proof-of-principle open-label study. Pain reports. 2017 May; 2(3):e596. PMID: 29392212

6. Lim G, Kotsis E, Zorn JM, Dalby PL, Ralph CJ, Waters JH. Cell salvage for postpartum haemorrhage during vaginal delivery: a case series. Blood Transfusion. 2017 Sep 29:1-4. PMID: 29106356.

7. Lim G, Farrell LM, Facco FL, Gold MS, Wasan, AD. Labor Analgesia as a Predictor for Reduced Postpartum Depression Scores: A Retrospective Observational Study. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2017 Dec 11. PMID: 29239949

8. Lim G, Melnyk V, Facco F, Waters JH, Smith KJ. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Intraoperative Cell Salvage for Obstetric Hemorrhage. Anesthesiology. 2018; 128(2)328-337. PMID: 29194962

9. Lim G, Facco FL, Nathan N, Waters JH, Wong CA, Eltzschig HK. A Review of the Impact of Obstetric Anesthesia on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes. Anesthesiology. 2018 Jul;129(1):192-215. PMID: 29561267

10. Hubbard RM, Choudhury KM, Lim G. Treatment patterns and clinical outcomes in neonates diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome in a low-income country: A report from Bangladesh. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2018 May;126(5):1684-1686. PMID: 29481437

11. Silverstein RG, Centore M, Pollack A, Barrieau G, Gopalan P, Lim G. Postpartum psychological distress after emergency team response during childbirth. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2018 Sep 11:1-7. PMID: 30204531.

12. Brinser ME, Seng DL, Mandell GL, Waters J, Dalby PL, Lim G. Neuraxial morphine after unintentional dural puncture is not associated with reduced postdural puncture headache in obstetric patients. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 2018 Sep 11;52:58-62. PMID: 30216925

13. Vernon TJ, Vogel TM, Dalby PL, Mandell G, Lim G. Ultrasound-assisted epidural labor analgesia for landmark identification in morbidly obese pregnant women: A preliminary investigation. J Clin Anesth. 2019 Jun 18;59:53-54. PMID: 31226533

14. Lim G, LaSorda KR, Monroe AL, Chelly JE. Auricular percutaneous nerve field stimulator device as alternative therapy for Cesarean delivery analgesia: proof of concept. Can J Anaesth. 2019 Aug 20. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 31432323

15. McClain LL, Farrell LM, LaSorda KR, Pan LA, Peters DG, Lim G. Genetic Associations of Perinatal Pain and Depression. Mol Pain. 2019 Sep 25:1744806919882139. PMID: 31552780

16. Mitchell KD, Smith CT, Mechling C, Wessel CB, Orebaugh S, Lim G. A review of peripheral nerve blocks for cesarean delivery analgesia. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2019 Oct 25. PMID: 31653797

17. Lim G, Levine MD, Mascha EJ, Wasan AD. Labor Pain, Analgesia, and Postpartum Depression: Are We Asking the Right Questions? Anesth Analg. 2020 Mar; 130(3):610-614. PMID: 32068588

18. Lim G, LaSorda KR, Farrell LM, McCarthy AM, Facco F, Wasan AD. Obstetric pain correlates with postpartum depression symptoms: a pilot prospective observational study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2020 Apr 22;20(1)240. PMID: 32321455


19. Lim G, McIvor WR. Simulation-Based Anesthesiology Education for Medical Students. International

Anesthesiology Clinics. 2015 Fall;53(4):1-22. PMID: 26397782

20. Lim G, Chelly JE. More Research is Required to Demonstrate a Relationship Between Intrapartum Pain Management and Postpartum Mood Disorders. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2015 Aug;121(2):575. PMID: 26197379.

21. Lim G, Landsittel D. Effectiveness vs. Efficacy of Calabadion and Sugammadex for Non-Depolarizing

Neuromuscular Blocking Agent Reversal. Anesthesiology. 2016 Jun;124(6)1417. PMID: 27187129

22. Xu W, Smith CT, Binstock A, Lim G. Maternal Mirror Syndrome Masquerading as Congestive Heart Failure: A Case Report. AA Pract. 2019 Jan 10. PMID: 30640274

23. Lim G. Labor Pain’s Relationship With Depression: Whence, and What Shall be Done? Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2019 Jan;128(1)e9. PMID: 30303866

24. Lim G, Lim M, Horowitz JM. Magnetic resonance imaging for placenta accreta: hope for the future. Am J Obstet

Gynecol. 2019 Jul 24. PMID: 31351064

ABSTRACTS

1. Grace Lim, Georges Cehovic, Andrew Naidech. Optimization Prior to Mitral Valve Replacement for Bacterial Endocarditis after Elective Termination of Pregnancy. ASA, American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, Medically Challenging Case Presentations, San Diego, CA, October 2010.

2. Grace Lim. Management of Acute Peripartum Aortic Dissection. Grand Rounds, Northwestern University Department of Anesthesiology, Chicago, IL, March 2011.

3. Grace Lim, Feyce Peralta, Heather Nixon, Jeanette Bauchat. Management of Acute Peripartum Aortic Dissection. MARC, Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference, Chicago, IL, March 2011.

4. Grace Lim, Feyce Peralta, Heather Nixon, Jeanette Bauchat. Management of Acute Peripartum Aortic Dissection. Medical Student Forum. Oral Presentation. SOAP, Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting, Henderson, NV, April 2011.

5. Grace Lim, Jeanette Bauchat. Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy in a Pregnant Patient. MARC, Midwest

Anesthesia Resident Conference, Chicago, IL, March 2012.

6. Grace Lim, Jason Farrer, Laurie A. Chalifoux. Common Iliac Balloon Occlusion for Placenta Percreta. SOAP, Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting, Monterrey, CA, May 2012.

7. Cardiac Arrest during Pregnancy and Perimortem Cesarean Delivery. Grand Rounds, Northwestern University

Department of Anesthesiology, Chicago, IL, January 2013.

8. Rachel M. Kacmar, Grace Lim, Paloma Toledo, Robert J. McCarthy, Cynthia A. Wong. Risk Factors for Severe Infection Following Cesarean Delivery. SOAP, Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico, April 2013.

9. Jennifer Hansen, Grace Lim, Feyce Peralta. Septic Pelvic Thrombophlebitis with Rare Associated Pulmonary

Embolism. Poster Presentation. SOAP, Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico, April 2013.


10. Grace Lim, Bradley Hewlett, Linda Ernst, Jeanne Horowitz, Robert McCarthy, Laurie Chalifoux. Magnetic

Resonance Image Grading of Suspected Placenta Accreta and Operative Hemorrhagic Morbidity. Poster Presentation. SOAP, Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico, April 2013.

11. Brian Braithwaite, Grace Lim. Quadriplegic Parturient With Autonomic Dysreflexia on Therapeutic

Anticoagulation for Pulmonary Embolism. Medically Challenging Case Presentation. ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, October 2013.

12. Grace Lim, Bradley Hewlett, Linda Ernst, Jeanne Horowitz, Robert McCarthy, Laurie Chalifoux. Magnetic

Resonance Image Grading of Suspected Placenta Accreta and Operative Hemorrhagic Morbidity. Poster Discussion. ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, October 2013.

13. Grace Lim, Mark E. Hudson, David G. Metro. Designing an Anesthesiology Residency Personal Effectiveness

Feedback System Using Qualitative Analysis of Resident Survey Responses. Poster Discussion. SEA, Society for Education in Anesthesia, Boston, MA, May 2014.

14. Rebecca L. Linn, Grace Lim, Linda M. Ernst. Adherent Basal Plate Myometrial Fibers (BPMYO) In The Delivered

Placenta: A Risk Factor For Development of Subsequent Placenta Accreta. Platform Presentation. PPS, Paediatric Pathology Society, Birmingham, UK, September 2014.

15. Grace Lim, David G. Metro, Robert G. Krohner, Tetsuro Sakai. Low-fidelity haptic simulation versus “mental

imagery” training for epidural anesthesia technical achievement in novice anesthesiology residents: a randomized comparative study. Poster Presentation. PGA, 68th Annual Postgraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology, New York City, NY, December 2014.


imagery” training for epidural anesthesia technical achievement in novice anesthesiology residents: a randomized comparative study. Oral Presentation. 14th Annual University of Pittsburgh GME Leadership Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, February 20, 2015.

17. Grace Lim. Psychological and Psychosocial outcomes Associated with Labor Analgesia. Oral Presentation.

University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology T32 Executive Committee Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA. February 29, 2015.


imagery” training for epidural anesthesia technical achievement in novice anesthesiology residents: a randomized comparative study. Oral Presentation. Society for Education in Anesthesiology (SEA) and Association of Surgical Educators (ASE) Combined National Meeting, Seattle, WA. April 24, 2015.


imagery” training for epidural anesthesia technical achievement in novice anesthesiology residents: a randomized comparative study. Abstract Presentation. Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) 47th Annual Meeting, Colorado Springs, CO. May 13-17, 2015.

20. Tran H. Nguyen, Francesca L. Facco, Stephen P. Emery, Grace Lim. Anesthetic Choice for Suspected Placenta

Accreta and Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes. Abstract Presentation. Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) 47th Annual Meeting, Colorado Springs, CO. May 13-17, 2015.


21. Tran H. Nguyen, Francesca L. Facco, Stephen P. Emery, Grace Lim. Anesthetic Choice for Suspected Placenta Accreta and Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes. Abstract Presentation. Peter Safar Symposium, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA. May 21, 2015.

22. Molly E. Brinser, David L. Seng, Gordon L. Mandell, Patricia L. Dalby, Jonathan H. Waters, Grace Lim. The

Effectiveness of Prophylactic Neuraxial Morphine for the Prevention of Potsdural Puncture Headache in Parturients. Magee Womens Research Institute (MWRI) Oral Presentation, Pittsburgh, PA. June 30, 2015.

23. Eleni Kotsis, Grace Lim. Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage. Magee-Womens Hospital Joint QA/QI Conference,

Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Anesthesiology, Pittsburgh, PA. September 8, 2015.

24. Peter Yeh, Grace Lim. A Case of Postpartum Hemorrhage. Magee-Womens Hospital Department of Anesthesiology QI Presentation, Pittsburgh, PA. August 25, 2015.

25. Peter Yeh, Kathleen Coy, Elizabeth Ungerman, Grace Lim. Anesthetic Management of Labor and Intrapartum Cesarean Delivery in a Patient with Conversion Disorder. Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) 48th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. May 18-22, 2016.

26. Peter Yeh, Kathleen Coy, Elizabeth Ungerman, Grace Lim. Anesthetic Management of Labor and Intrapartum

Cesarean Delivery in a Patient with Conversion Disorder. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. October 2016.

27. Jamie Zorn, Yuanxu Dong, Grace Lim, Joseph S. Derenzo, Jonathan H. Waters. Subdural Hematoma Associated

with Labor Epidural Analgesia and Post-Dural Puncture Headache: A Case Series. Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) 48th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. May 18-22, 2016.

28. Grace Lim, Vladyslav Melnyk, Francesca L. Facco, Jonathan H. Waters, Kenneth J. Smith. Cost-Effectiveness

Analysis of Intraoperative Cell Salvage for Cesarean Delivery. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. October 2016.

29. Grace Lim, Vladyslav Melnyk, Francesca L. Facco, Jonathan H. Waters, Kenneth J. Smith. Cost-Effectiveness

Analysis of Intraoperative Cell Salvage for Cesarean Delivery. Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) 48th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. May 18-22, 2016.

30. Andrea Ibarra, Grace Lim. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Pain during Childbirth. Peter and Eva Safar Symposium,

Pittsburgh, PA, May 2016.

31. Andrea Ibarra, Grace Lim. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Pain during Childbirth. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. October 2016.

32. Grace Lim, Lia M. Farrell, Michael S. Gold, Ajay D. Wasan. Intrapartum Pain Improvement is a Predictor for

Postpartum Depression: The Importance of Labor Pain. Peter and Eva Safar Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA, May 2016.

33. Grace Lim, Lia M. Farrell, Michael S. Gold, Ajay D. Wasan. Intrapartum Pain Improvement is a Predictor for

Postpartum Depression: The Importance of Labor Pain. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. October 2016.


34. Grace Lim, Lia M. Farrell, Michael S. Gold, Ajay D. Wasan. Intrapartum Pain Improvement is a Predictor for Postpartum Depression: The Importance of Labor Pain. Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) 48th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. May 18-22, 2016.

35. Gina Silverstein, Michael Centore, Andrea Pollack, Grace Lim. Postpartum Psychological Distress Associated with

Systematized Emergency Events during Labor and Delivery. Poster Presentation. Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine 2017 Annual Meeting, Springs, CA. November 8-11, 2017.


Systematized Emergency Events during Labor and Delivery. Poster Presentation. UPMC 2017 Department of Psychiatry Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA. June 8, 2017.


Systematized Emergency Events during Labor and Delivery. Oral Presentation. UPMC/WPIC Psychosomatic Medicine Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. April 22, 2017.

38. Andrew R. Hulme, Catalin Ezaru, Robert Krohner, Grace Lim. Effectiveness of Mental Imagery Teaching for

Intravenous Cannulation Among Novices. Oral presentation. Society for Education in Anesthesia 2017 Spring Meeting, Jacksonville, FL. April 27-30, 2017.

39. Richard Hubbard, Kamal Choudhury, David Seng, Grace Lim. Treatment patterns for respiratory distress

syndrome in low-resource settings: A report from Bangladesh. IARS 2017 Annual Meeting and International Science Symposium, May 6-9, 2017, Washington, D.C.

40. Richard Hubbard, Kamal Choudhury, David Seng, Grace Lim. Treatment patterns for respiratory distress

syndrome in low-resource settings: A report from Bangladesh. Oral presentation. PARRC 2017 Annual Meeting, Pennsylvania Resident Research Conference, May 20, 2017, Philadelphia, PA

41. Grace Lim, Lia Farrell, Andrea Gillman, Inna Belfer, Michael S. Gold, Robert Edwards, Ajay Wasan. Psychometric

and Psychological Predictors of Labor Pain and Analgesia. Poster Presentation. 2017 Annual BIRCWH Scholar Meeting, October 25, 2017, Bethesda, MD

42. Grace Lim, Lia Farrell, Andrea Gillman, Robert Edwards, Ajay Wasan. Emotional Burden and Psychophysical

Predictors of Labor Pain. 2018 AUA Annual Meeting, April 28, 2018, Chicago, IL

43. Grace Lim, Lia Farrell, Andrea Gillman, Robert Edwards, Ajay Wasan. Emotional Burden and Psychophysical Predictors of Labor Pain. 2018 IARS Annual Meeting, April 27, 2018, Chicago, IL

44. David Seng, Grace Lim. Unusually early presentation of septic pelvic thrombophlebitis after TXA for postpartum

hemorrhage. 2018 SOAP Annual Meeting, May 9-13, 2018, Miami, FL

45. Shawn Palmeri, Chelsey Woodrum, Grace Lim, Lauri Adler, Ryan Romeo, Jonathan Waters. Competing Goals: Cesarean Delivery During Acute Chest Syndrome with Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction and Hyperhemolysis Syndrome. 2018 SOAP Annual Meeting, May 9-13, 2018, Miami, FL

46. Kathleen Coy, Isha Vasudeva, Joseph DeRenzo, Grace Lim. General Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery as a Metric

for Quality. 2018 SOAP Annual Meeting, May 9-13, 2018, Miami, FL


47. Dan Springer, Linda Dudas, Allison Tobey, Laura Jackson, Stephen Emery, Grace Lim. Procedure Requiring Second Team in Operating Room (PRESTO): Experience with a Novel Approach. 2018 SOAP Annual Meeting, May 9-13, 2018, Miami, FL

48. Grace Lim, Lia Farrell, Andrea Gillman, Robert Edwards, Ajay Wasan. Emotional Burden and Psychophysical

Predictors of Labor Pain. 2018 SOAP Annual Meeting, May 9-13, 2018, Miami, FL

49. Wen Xu, Christopher T Smith, Anna Binstock, Grace Lim. Maternal mirror syndrome masquerading as congestive heart failure: a case report. 2018 ANESTHESIOLOGY Annual Meeting, October 14, 2018, San Francisco, CA

50. Shawn R Palmeri, Chelsea Woodrum, Grace Lim, Lauri Adler, Ryan Romeo, Jonathan Waters. Pericesarean Blood Management of a Parturient in Sickle Cell Crisis with Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction and Hyperhemolysis Syndrome. 2018 ANESTHESIOLOGY Annual Meeting, October 14, 2018, San Francisco, CA

51. Grace Lim, Lia Farrell, Stephanie Nam, Ajay D Wasan. Moderation-Mediation Effects between Labor and Postpartum Pain, Prenatal Factors, and Postpartum Depression. Poster Presentation. 2018 Annual BIRCWH Scholar Meeting, November 28, 2018, Bethesda, MD

52. Lora McClain, Lia Farrell, Kelsea LaSorda, David Peters, Grace Lim. Genetic Associations of Perinatal Pain and Depression. Poster Presentation. 2019 SOAP 51st Annual Meeting, May 1-5, 2019, Phoenix, Arizona.

53. Grace Lim, Kelsea LaSorda, Lia Farrell, Ann McCarthy, Ajay Wasan. Prenatal, Labor, and Postpartum Pain Are Predictors for Postpartum Depression Symptoms: A Prospective Observational Study. Poster Presentation. 2019 SOAP 51st Annual Meeting, May 1-5, 2019, Phoenix, Arizona.

54. Chad T Dean, Lauri Adler, Susan McElroy, Grace Lim. Successful Perinatal Management of a Woman with McArdle’s Disease: A Case Report. Poster Presentation. 2019 SOAP 51st Annual Meeting, May 1-5, 2019, Phoenix, Arizona.

55. Chad Dean, Bedda Rosario, Ashraf Habib, Grace Lim. Risk for Neuraxial Morphine-Associated Adverse Events and Neonatal Falls: A Retrospective Observational Study. Poster Presentation. 2019 SOAP 51st Annual Meeting, May 1-5, 2019, Phoenix, Arizona.

56. Kelsea R LaSorda, Lia M Farrell, Lora McClain, Grace Lim. Quantitative Sensory Testing to Predict Labor Pain and Postpartum Depression. Oral/Plenary Presentation. 2019 SOAP 51st Annual Meeting, May 1-5, 2019, Phoenix, Arizona.

57. Grace Lim, Kelsea R LaSorda, Bedda Rosario, Elizabeth Krans, Steve Caritis. Postpartum Pain Type, Especially Affective Dimensions of Pain, Predict Increased Opioid Requirements. Oral/Plenary Presentation. 2019 SOAP 51st Annual Meeting, May 1-5, 2019, Phoenix, Arizona.

58. Grace Lim, Kelsea LaSorda, Lia Farrell, Ann McCarthy, Ajay Wasan. Prenatal, Labor, and Postpartum Pain Are Predictors for Postpartum Depression Symptoms: A Prospective Observational Study. Poster Presentation. 2019 IARS/AUA Annual Meeting, May 16-21, 2019, Montreal, Quebec Canada.

59. Kelsea R LaSorda, Lia M Farrell, Lora McClain, Grace Lim. Quantitative Sensory Testing to Predict Labor Pain and Postpartum Depression. Poster Presentation. 2019 IARS/AUA Annual Meeting, May 16-21, 2019, Montreal, Quebec Canada.


60. Chad T Dean, Lauri Adler, Susan McElroy, Grace Lim. Successful Perinatal Management of a Woman with McArdle’s Disease: A Case Report. Poster Presentation. 2019 ANESTHESIOLOGY Annual Meeting, October 19-23 2019, Orlando, Florida

61. Chad Dean, Bedda Rosario, Ashraf Habib, Grace Lim. Risk for Neuraxial Morphine-Associated Adverse Events and Neonatal Falls: A Retrospective Observational Study. Poster Presentation. 2019 ANESTHESIOLOGY Annual Meeting, October 19-23 2019, Orlando, Florida

OTHER NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

1. Grace Lim, Manoj Kalayil, Feyce Peralta. (2013). Neuraxial labor analgesia choices and neuraxial analgesia effects on the neonate. In NM. Higgins (Ed.), SOAP Resident’s Guide to OB Anesthesia.

2. Grace Lim. (2014). Lecture 11: Anesthesia for Nonobstetric Surgery in the Pregnant Patient. Anesthesia Education Toolbox; 2014; _https://collectedmed.com/index/php/article/article/article_display/14/art_no.

3. Grace Lim. (2014). Chapter 91: Ethics, Practice Management, and Medicolegal Issues: Patient Safety: Medication Errors: Assessment and Prevention, Disclosure of Errors to Patients. In STARTprep: Online Basic Science Curriculum. Stanford AIM Lab, Stanford, CA. May 24, 2014.

4. Christina Lee, Grace Lim. (2014) Sprituality and Medicine. In Marcucci C (Eds.), Avoiding Common Anesthesia

Errors, 2nd Edition. (pp. 180) Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

5. Grace Lim. (2014). Chapter 171: Ethics, Practice Management, and Medicolegal Issues: Patient Safety: Medication Errors: Assessment and Prevention, Disclosure of Errors to Patients. In START Prep: Online Basic Science Curriculum. Stanford AIM Lab Project, Stanford, CA. May 24, 2014.

6. Michael Best, Grace Lim. (2016). Evaluation of the Trauma Patient. In B. Freeman and J. Berger (Eds.),

Anesthesiology Core Review (Part Two: Advanced Exam). (pp. 657-660) Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill Education.

7. Jamie M Zorn, Eleni Kotsis, Grace Lim, Patricia Dalby, Jonathan Waters. Use of Cell Salvage for Postpartum Hemorrhage after Vaginal Delivery. Pittsburgh Journal of Anesthesiology. 2017: 188.

8. Jamie Zorn, Yuanxu Dong, Joseph S. Derenzo, Grace Lim, Jonathan H. Waters. Subdural Hematoma Associated

with Labor Epidural Analgesia and Post-Dural Puncture Headache: A Case Series. Pittsburgh Journal of Anesthesiology. 2017: 187.

9. Grace Lim, David G. Metro, Robert G. Krohner, Tetsuro Sakai. Low-Fidelity Haptic Simulation versus Mental

Imagery Training for Epidural Anesthesia Technical Achievement in Novice Anesthesiology Residents: A Randomized Comparative Study. Pittsburgh Journal of Anesthesiology. 2017: 183.

10. Grace Lim, Francesca Facco, Lia Farrell, Michael Gold, Ajay Wasan. Intrapartum Pain Improvement is a Predictor

for Postpartum Depression: The Importance of Labor Pain. Pittsburgh Journal of Anesthesiology. 2017: 182.

11. Grace Lim, Vladyslav Melnyk, Francesca L. Facco, Jonathan H. Waters, Kenneth J. Smith. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Intraoperative Cell Salvage for Cesarean Delivery. Pittsburgh Journal of Anesthesiology. 2017: 181.

12. Peter Yeh, Kathleen Coy, Elizabeth Ungerman, Grace Lim. Anesthetic Management of Labor and Intrapartum

Cesarean Delivery in a Patient with Conversion Disorder. Pittsburgh Journal of Anesthesiology. 2017: 91.


13. Andrea Ibarra, Grace Lim. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Pain during Childbirth. Pittsburgh Journal of Anesthesiology. 2017: 70.

14. Grace Lim: F1000Prime Recommendation of [Prabhu M et al., Obstet Gynecol 2018 132(3):631-636]. In F1000Prime, 29 Aug 2018; 10.3410/f.733797231.793549800

15. Grace Lim: F1000Prime Recommendation of [Sonderman KA et al., JAMA Surg 2018]. In F1000Prime, 29 Aug

2018; 10.3410/f.733769651.793549801

16. Grace Lim: F1000Prime Recommendation of [Carvalho B et al., Reg Anesth Pain Med 2016 41(2):175-80]. In F1000Prime, 29 Aug 2018; 10.3410/f.726141399.793549808

17. Grace Lim: F1000Prime Recommendation of [Sachs A et al., JAMA Surg 2017 152(5):436-441]. In F1000Prime, 29 Aug 2018; 10.3410/f.727234292.793549807

18. Grace Lim: F1000Prime Recommendation of [Landau R and Smiley R, Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol 2017 31(1):23-34]. In F1000Prime, 29 Aug 2018; 10.3410/f.727732034.793549806

19. Grace Lim: F1000Prime Recommendation of [Lee AI et al., Anesthesiology 2017 127(4):614-624]. In F1000Prime, 29 Aug 2018; 10.3410/f.731389145.793549805

20. Grace Lim: F1000Prime Recommendation of [Sharawi N et al., Anesth Analg 2018]. In F1000Prime, 29 Aug 2018; 10.3410/f.733633720.793549802

21. (Editor) Ellen J Brand. Workshop Summary: Expert Communication Strategies: Speaking up, giving feedback, and negotiating to succeed. SOAP Newsletter, Summer 2018, Pages 4-5.

22. (Editor). Kathleen Smith. Labor Analgesia: Past Present and Future. SOAP Newsletter, Spring 2018, Pages 10-11.

23. (Editor). Cesar Padilla. Critical Care in Obstetric Anesthesia. SOAP Newsletter, Spring 2018, Page 12.

24. (Editor) Jennifer M. Hofer. Maternal Critical Care: Where Should We Manage Critically Ill Parturients? SOAP Newsletter, Winter 2019, Pages 6-7

25. (Editor) Michael G Richardson. Sugammadex Administration in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women. SOAP Newsletter, Winter 2019, Pages 8-9

26. (Editor) Neil Kalariya, Andrea Traynor. Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Management of Postdural Puncture Headache. SOAP Newsletter, Winter 2019, Pages 10-11.

BOOKS, BOOK CHAPTERS, MONGRAPHS

1. Eleni Kotsis, Jamie Zorn, Grace Lim. (2017). Chapter 52: Vessels: Coronary Artery Disease in Pregnancy and Peripartum Acute Coronary Syndrome. In M. McEvoy and R. Kacmar (Eds.), Advanced Perioperative Crisis Management. (pp. 371-377) London, UK: Oxford University Press.

2. Grace Lim, Angela Bader. (2019). In D. Chestnut, C. Wong, L. Tsen, W. Ngan Kee, Y. Beilin, J. Mhyre, B. Bateman

(Eds). Chestnut’s Obstetric Anesthesia: Principles and Practice, Sixth Edition. Chapter 48: Neurologic and Neuromuscular Disease. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier.


SIMULATION SCENARIO AUTHORSHIP

1. Lim G, Thurston AL, Adler L, Krohner R, Metro DG, Romeo R, McIvor W. “Scheduled Cesarean Delivery.” UPMC Medical Education. Anesthesiology Resident Rotation in Obstetric Anesthesia. Obstetric Anesthesia Empathy and Patient Communication Simulation Training (OBECS). 2014.

2. Lim G, Thurston AL, Adler L, Krohner R, Metro DG, Romeo R, McIvor W. “Unscheduled Cesarean Delivery.” UPMC Medical Education. Anesthesiology Resident Rotation in Obstetric Anesthesia. Obstetric Anesthesia Empathy and Patient Communication Simulation Training (OBECS). 2014.

3. Lim G, Thurston AL, Adler L, Krohner R, Metro DG, Romeo R, McIvor W. “Request for epidural analgesia.” UPMC Medical Education. Anesthesiology Resident Rotation in Obstetric Anesthesia. Obstetric Anesthesia Empathy and Patient Communication Simulation Training (OBECS). 2014.

4. Lim G, McIvor WR. “Cannot Intubate/Cannot Ventilate.” University of Pittsburgh Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). Simulation for Part IV of Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology. 2014.

5. Lim G, Kacmar RM, McIvor WR. “Stat Cesarean Delivery after Motor Vehicle Collision.” University of Pittsburgh Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). Simulation for Part IV of Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology. 2014.

6. Lim G, McIvor WR. “Obstetric Appointment for Non-Stress Test.” University of Pittsburgh Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). Simulation for Part IV of Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology. 2014.

7. Lim G, Kacmar RM, McIvor WR. “Post-Anesthesia Care Unit after Unscheduled Cesarean Delivery.” University of Pittsburgh Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). Simulation for Part IV of Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology. 2014.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

TEACHING

Medical Student Teaching:

1. Instructor: “Medical Student Anesthesiology Clerkship Day 2.” University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 6 medical students, 3.5 hours. December 11, 2013.

2. Instructor: “Medical Student Anesthesiology Clerkship Day 4.”University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 6 medical students, 3.5 hours. January 8, 2014.

3. Instructor: “Medical Student Anesthesiology Clerkship Day 2.” University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 6 medical students, 3.5 hours. January 20, 2014.

4. Instructor: “Medical Student Anesthesiology Clerkship Day 4.” University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter

Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 6 medical students, 3.5 hours. February 19, 2014.


5. Instructor: “Medical Student Anesthesiology Clerkship Day 4.” University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 6 medical students, 3.5 hours. March 26, 2014.

6. Instructor: “Medical Student Anesthesiology Clerkship Day 4.” University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 6 medical students, 3.5 hours. April 16, 2014.

7. Instructor: “Medical Student Anesthesiology Clerkship Day 4.” University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute

for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 6 medical students, 3 hours. July 30, 2014.

8. Instructor: “Medical Student Anesthesiology Clerkship Day 4.” University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 8 medical students, 3.5 hours. November 26, 2014.

9. Co-Director: “Medical Student Clinical Procedures Course (CPC): Invasive Monitors.” University of Pittsburgh

School of Medicine. Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 150 Medical Students, 9 hours. March 10-12, 2015.

10. Instructor: “Medical Student Anesthesiology Clerkship Day 4.” University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 8 medical students, 3.5 hours. April 1, 2015.

Resident Teaching:

1. Lecturer: “Effects of Neuraxial Analgesia on Childhood Neurocognitive Development.” Northwestern University Department of Anesthesiology, Didactic Lecture Series, 12 residents, 1 hour. February 2012.

2. Lecturer: “Postpartum Neurologic Complications.” Northwestern University Department of Anesthesiology, CA-2 Obstetric Anesthesiology Rotation, 5 residents, 3 medical students, 1 hour. July 23, 2012.

3. Lecturer: “Nonobstetric Surgery in the Pregnant Patient.” Northwestern University Department of Anesthesiology, CA-2 Obstetric Anesthesiology Rotation, 5 residents, 1 hour. December 20, 2012.

4. Lecturer: “Airway Management of the Obstetric Patient.” Northwestern University Department of Anesthesiology, CA-2 Obstetric Anesthesiology Rotation, 5 residents, 1 hour. February 5, 2013.

5. Lecturer: “Antepartum and Postpartum Hemorrhage.” Northwestern University Department of Anesthesiology, CA-2 Obstetric Anesthesiology Rotation, 5 residents, 1 hour. March 21, 2013.

6. Lecturer: “Vaginal Trial of Labor.” Northwestern University Department of Anesthesiology, CA-2 Obstetric Anesthesiology Rotation, 5 residents, 1 hour. April 1, 2013.

7. Lecturer: “Postdural Pucture Headache and Epidural Blood Patch.” Northwestern University Department of Anesthesiology, CA-2 Obstetric Anesthesiology Rotation, 5 residents, 3 medical students, 1 hour. July 28, 2013.

8. Lecturer: “Fluid Resuscitation and Blood Component Therapy.” Northwestern University Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Labor and Delivery Rotation, PGY2-4. 8 Residents, 1 MFM fellow, 1 hour. August 8, 2013.

9. Instructor: “Obstetric Crisis Team Training.” University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC, 3 residents, 5 labor and delivery nurses, 3 hours. January 27, 2014.


10. Instructor: “Obstetric Crisis Team Training.” University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER), 3 residents, 5 labor and delivery nurses, 4 hours. February 19, 2014.

11. Facilitator: “CA-1 PBLD Series: Transfusion Reactions.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology.

20 residents, 1 hour. May 5, 2014.

12. Instructor: “Obstetric Crisis Team Training.” University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER), 2 residents, 6 labor and delivery nurses, 4 hours. June 25, 2014.

13. Instructor: “CA-1 Simulation Introductory Course.” University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER), 20 residents, 24 hours. July 7-9, 2014.

14. Co-Director: “CA-1 Neuraxial Anesthesia Workshop.” University of Pittsburgh Anesthesiology Residency, 20 residents, 9 hours. July 11, 2014.

15. Instructor: “CA-2 OB Anesthesiology Lecture Series: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 2 residents, 1 hour. July 16, 2014.

16. Instructor: “CA-2 OB Anesthesiology Lecture Series: Postpartum neurologic complications.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 2 residents, 1 hour. July 30, 2014.

17. Instructor: “CA-2 OB Anesthesiology Lecture Series: Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) in Pregnancy.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 2 residents, 1 hour. August 13, 2014.

18. Instructor: “CA-2 OB Anesthesiology Lecture Series: Non-Obstetric Surgery During Pregnancy.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 2 residents, 1 hour. August 27, 2014.

19. Instructor: “CA-2 OB Anesthesiology Lecture Series: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 3 residents, 1 hour. September 17, 2014.

20. Instructor: “The art of giving and receiving feedback.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 12 residents, 1 hour. September 29, 2014.

21. Instructor: “CA-2 OB Anesthesiology Lecture Series: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 3 residents, 1 hour. December 17, 2014.

22. Instructor: “CA-2 OB Anesthesiology Lecture Series: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 3 residents, 1 hour. January 7, 2015.

23. Instructor: “CA-2 OB Anesthesiology Lecture Series: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 2 residents, 1 hour. March 3, 2015.

24. Instructor: “CA-2 OB Anesthesiology Lecture Series: Tranexamic Acid (TXA) in Obstetrics.” University of

Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 2 residents, 1 hour. April 14, 2015.

25. Instructor: “CA-2 OB Anesthesiology Lecture Series: Postpartum Neurological Complications.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 2 residents, 1 hour. April 21, 2015.


26. Instructor: “CA-2 OB Anesthesiology Lecture Series: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 3 residents, 1 hour. May 5, 2015.

27. Instructor: “CA-2 OB Anesthesiology Lecture Series: Postpartum Neurological Complications.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 2 residents, 1 hour. June 2, 2015.

28. Instructor: “APP Rotation Lecture: The art of giving and receiving feedback.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 12 residents, 1 hour. October 10, 2015.

29. Instructor: “APP Rotation Panel: Anesthesia Fellowships.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 12 residents, 1 hour. October 16, 2015.

30. Instructor. “Obstetric Anesthesia Empathy Communication Simulation (OBECS).” University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 3 anesthesiology residents, 3 hours. January 4, 2016.

31. Instructor. “Obstetric Anesthesia Empathy Communication Simulation (OBECS).” University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 3 anesthesiology residents, 3 hours. February 29, 2016.

32. Instructor. “Obstetric Anesthesia Empathy Communication Simulation (OBECS).” University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 3 anesthesiology residents, 3 hours. May 2, 2016.

33. Instructor. “Obstetric Anesthesia Empathy Communication Simulation (OBECS).” University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 3 anesthesiology residents, 3 hours. July 1, 2016.

34. Instructor. “Obstetric Anesthesia Empathy Communication Simulation (OBECS).” University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 3 anesthesiology residents, 3 hours. August 29, 2016.


36. Instructor: “Finding your Passion.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 12 residents, 1 hour. October 14, 2015.

37. Instructor. “Obstetric Anesthesia Empathy Communication Simulation (OBECS).” University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 3 anesthesiology residents, 3 hours. October 31, 2016.

38. Instructor. “Obstetric Anesthesia Empathy Communication Simulation (OBECS).” University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 3 anesthesiology residents, 3 hours. January 3, 2017.

39. Instructor. “Obstetric Anesthesia Empathy Communication Simulation (OBECS).” University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 3 anesthesiology residents, 3 hours. February 27, 2017.


40. Instructor. “Obstetric Anesthesia Empathy Communication Simulation (OBECS).” University of Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 3 anesthesiology residents, 3 hours. May 1, 2017.

41. Instructor: “UPMC Anesthesiology Residency PBLD Series: High-Risk Obstetrical Anesthesia.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology. 20 residents, 1 hour. February 16, 2017.

42. Instructor: “UPMC Anesthesiology Residency PBLD Series: High-Risk Obstetrical Anesthesia.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology. 20 residents, 1 hour. February 23, 2017.

43. Instructor: “UPMC Anesthesiology Residency PBLD Series: High-Risk Obstetrical Anesthesia.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology. 20 residents, 1 hour. September 14, 2017.

44. Instructor: “UPMC Anesthesiology Residency PBLD Series: High-Risk Obstetrical Anesthesia.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology. 20 residents, 1 hour. October 5, 2017.


46. Mock Oral: Obstetric Anesthesia Case. Anna Carpenter, MD, University of Pittsburgh. March 28, 2019

47. Instructor: “UPMC Anesthesiology Residency PBLD Series: High-Risk Obstetrical Anesthesia.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology. 20 residents, 1 hour. January 24, 2019.

48. Instructor: “UPMC Anesthesiology Residency PBLD Series: High-Risk Obstetrical Anesthesia.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology. 20 residents, 1 hour. January 31, 2019.

49. Instructor: “APP Rotation Lecture: The art of giving and receiving feedback.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 12 residents, 1 hour. October 4, 2019

50. Instructor: “APP Rotation Lecture: Finding Your Passion.” University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology, 12 residents, 1 hour. October 4, 2019

51. Visiting Professor, Noon Lecture. “Obstetric and Anesthetic Management of the Pregnant Patient with Acute Psychiatric Disease.” Mayo Clinic Department of Anesthesiology, 20 residents, 1 hour. October 7, 2019

Fellow Teaching:

1. Instructor: “OB Jeopardy!” University of Pittsburgh Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship. 2 fellows, 1 hour. July 7, 2014.

2. Director and Instructor: “OB Anesthesiology Fellowship Simulation for Surface Ultrasound Series.” University of

Pittsburgh, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). 1 fellow, 4 hours. January 26-29, 2015.

3. Instructor: “OB Anesthesiology Fellowship Lecture Series: Obstetrical Trauma.” University of Pittsburgh

Department of Anesthesiology, 1 fellow, 1 hour. June 19, 2015.





7. Lecturer: “The impact of different anesthetic and analgesic techniques on health care resources, including room allocation, staffing, and patient throughput” University of Pittsburgh Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship. 2 fellows, 1 hour. September 12, 2018.


9. Lecturer: “The impact of different anesthetic and analgesic techniques on health care resources, including room allocation, staffing, and patient throughput” University of Pittsburgh Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship. 2 fellows, 1 hour. September 11, 2019

Faculty Development Teaching:

1. Lecturer: “Morbidity & Mortality Series: Disaster Preparedness – Pulmonary Arterial Hyptertension in Pregnancy.” Northwestern University Department of Anesthesiology, Section of Obstetric Anesthesiology, 5 residents, 4 fellows, 5 attendings, 1 hour. June 19, 2013.

2. Instructor: “Simulation Course for Part IV of Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology.” University of

Pittsburgh Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). Board Certified Anesthesiologists, 5 Anesthesiologists, 9 hours. September 21, 2013.


Pittsburgh Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). Board Certified Anesthesiologists, 5 Anesthesiologists, 8 hours. October 19, 2013.


Pittsburgh Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). Board Certified Anesthesiologists, 5 Anesthesiologists, 8 hours. February 8, 2014.


Pittsburgh Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). Board Certified Anesthesiologists, 5 Anesthesiologists, 8 hours. March 15, 2014.

6. Instructor: “Simulation Course for Part IV of Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology.” University of Pittsburgh Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). Board Certified Anesthesiologists, 5 Anesthesiologists, 3 hours. August 16, 2014.

7. Instructor: “Simulation Course for Part IV of Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology.” University of Pittsburgh Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). Board Certified Anesthesiologists, 10 Anesthesiologists, 8 hours. September 20, 2014.

8. Instructor: “Simulation Course for Part IV of Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology.” University of Pittsburgh Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). Board Certified Anesthesiologists, 10 Anesthesiologists, 8 hours. October 25, 2014.


9. Instructor: “Simulation Course for Part IV of Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology.” University of Pittsburgh Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). Board Certified Anesthesiologists, 10 Anesthesiologists, 8 hours. November 15, 2014.

10. Instructor: “Simulation Course for Part IV of Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology.” University of Pittsburgh Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). Board Certified Anesthesiologists, 8 Anesthesiologists, 8 hours. December 13, 2014.

11. Instructor: “Simulation Course for Part IV of Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology.” University of Pittsburgh Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). Board Certified Anesthesiologists, 6 Anesthesiologists, 6 hours. January 23, 2015.

12. Instructor: “Simulation Course for Part IV of Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology.” University of Pittsburgh Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). Board Certified Anesthesiologists, 5 Anesthesiologists, 6 hours. March 14, 2015.

13. Instructor/Coordinator. “OB Anesthesiology Journal Club.” Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. 20

Anesthesiologists, 20 CRNAs, 5 Residents, 2 Fellows, 1 hour. July 14, 2015.

14. Instructor/Coordinator. “OB Anesthesiology Journal Club.” Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. 20 Anesthesiologists, 20 CRNAs, 5 Residents, 2 Fellows, 1 hour. August 18, 2015.

15. Instructor/Coordinator. “Pro-Con Debate: Protocol-Based Care Improves Patient Outcomes.” Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. 20 Anesthesiologists, 20 CRNAs, 5 Residents, 2 Fellows, 1 hour. January 19, 2016.

16. Invited Speaker: “Obstetric Hemorrhage: Prevention and Treatment.” Pittsburgh Symposium for Nurse Anesthetists. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, 100 CRNAs, 1 hour, February 20, 2016.

17. Pre-Conference Instructor: “Empathetic Communication: Warming the Cold Heart of Healthcare.” 17th International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH 2017), Orlando, Florida. 30 Physicians, Nurses, and other Educators, 4 hours. January 28, 2017.

18. Workshop Leader. Taking Down the Drapes: Giving Interdisciplinary Feedback.” Simulation Workshop, Society for Education in Anesthesiology (SEA) and Association of Surgical Educators (ASE) Combined National Meeting, Seattle, WA. April 24, 2015. 60 Surgical and Anesthesiology Faculty and Residents. 2 sessions, 3 hours.

19. Panelist. “What to Do When the Unexpected Happens! High Spinal.” 60-minute Panel, ANESTHESIOLOGY 2017 Annual Meeting for the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Boston, MA. October 22, 2017.

20. Workshop Facilitator. “Idea to Grant - Toward the Successful Application for Educational Grants.” Society for Education in Anesthesiology (SEA) Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY. April 21, 2018. 25 Anesthesiology Faculty. 1 sessions, 3 hours.

21. Panelist. “Parturients still die from causes other than hemorrhage.” 60-minute Panel, ANESTHESIOLOGY 2018 Annual Meeting for the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Boston, MA. October 16, 2018.

22. Course Co-Director. “UPMC Update in Anesthesia, Pain, and Intensive Care.” Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, PA, April 26-28, 2019.


23. Panelist. Hofer J, Dalby PL, Lim G. “Obstetric Anesthesia: Advancing Comprehensive Perinatal Care.” Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, PA, April 26-28, 2019.

24. Invited Speaker. “OB Anesthesia in the 21st Century: Shaping Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes.” Oklahoma Society of Anesthesiologists, 2019 Annual Meeting, Tulsa, IL, August 24, 2019.

25. Invited Speaker. “OB Trauma: Practical Management Points.” Oklahoma Society of Anesthesiologists, 2019 Annual Meeting, Tulsa, IL, August 24, 2019.

26. Panelist. “Organizing Systematic Approaches to QI in Obstetric Anesthesia.” 60-minute Panel, ANESTHESIOLOGY 2019 Annual Meeting for the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Orlando, FL. October 22, 2019.

Mentoring:

1. Brian Braithwaite, MD, JD Resident Northwestern University Subsequent: Pain Management Fellow, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Subsequent: Partner, Interventional Pain Specialists, LLC

a. “Quadriplegic Parturient with Autonomic Dysreflexia on Therapeutic Anticoagulation for Pulmonary Embolism.”

i. Medically Challenging Case Presentation. ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, October 2013.

2. Jennifer Hansen, MD Resident Northwestern University Subsequent: Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship

a. Septic Pelvic Thrombophlebitis with Rare Associated Pulmonary Embolism. i. Poster Presentation. SOAP, Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting,

San Juan, Puerto Rico, April 2013.

3. Tran Nguyen, MD, MPH Resident University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Subsequent: Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship Subsequent: Faculty, University of Iowa

a. General versus Regional Anesthesia for Management of Placenta Accreta. IRB Approved, PRO14020224. August 2014.

i. Poster Presentation: SOAP 2015 Annual Meeting ii. Poster Presentation: ASA 2015 Annual Meeting

4. Lauren Parker, MD

Resident University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Subsequent: Partner, Staff Anesthesiologist, Lancaster General Health

a. UPMC Anesthesiology Resident, Class of 2017

5. Michael Best, MD Resident


University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Subsequent: Assistant Professor, Saint Louis University

a. Chapter 178. Evaluation of the Trauma Patient. Anesthesiology Core Review (Volume II - Advanced). July 2014.

6. Christina Lee, MD Resident University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Subsequent: Anesthesiologist, Walnut Creek, CA

a. Chapter 180. Spirituality and Medicine. Avoiding Common Anesthesia Errors, 2nd Ed. July 2014.

7. David Seng, DO Fellow University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Subsequent: Clinical Assistant Professor, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

a. Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship, 2014-2015 b. Oral Presentation. “Con: Chlorhexidine-Alcohol is the Antiseptic of Choice for Neuraxial Anesthesia.”

September 16, 2014. c. Effect of Prophylactic Intrathecal Morphine on the Incidence of Post-Dural Headaches after

Unintentional Dural Puncture for Labor Epidural Analgesia: A Case-Control Pilot Study. (IRB PRO14100450).

d. Oral Presentation. “SOAP 47th Annual Meeting Summary.” Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC Department of Anesthesiology. May 26, 2015.

8. Drake Ma Undergraduate Student University of Pittsburgh

a. Guidance through various simulation experiences at WISER, clinical shadowing experiences

9. Molly Brinser Undergraduate Student Allegheny College Subsequent: Medical Student, Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Medicine

a. Effect of Prophylactic Intrathecal Morphine on the Incidence of Post-Dural Headaches after Unintentional Dural Puncture for Labor Epidural Analgesia. (IRB PRO14100450).

b. Brinser, M. The Effectiveness of Prophylactic Neuraxial Morphine for the Prevention of Potsdural Puncture Headache in Parturients. Magee Womens Research Institute (MWRI) Oral Presentation. June 30, 2015.

10. Vladimir Melnyk, MD Resident University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Subsequent: Cardiac Anesthesia Fellow, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

a. UPMC Anesthesiology Resident, Class of 2018 b. Research: Cost-effectiveness analysis of intraoperative cell salvage in obstetric hemorrhage. c. Publications:

i. Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Intraoperative Cell Salvage for Obstetric Hemorrhage. Anesthesiology. 2018 Feb; 128(2)328-337.

11. Andrea Ibarra, MD


Resident University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Subsequent: Resident, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

a. UPMC Anesthesiology Resident, Class of 2019 b. Research: “Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Labor Analgesia Expectations and Utilization.” c. ASA 2016 Abstract: “Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Pain during Childbirth” October 2016. d. Course Sponsorship: “Health Disparities: A Translational Research Approach,” January 11-April 14, 2016.

The course was competitive, limited to only 15 participants. As a selected applicant, Dr. Ibarra also received a $1,000 registration fee award. The course is the a multidisciplinary and multi-institutional effort of representatives from five institutions participating in the Research Centers in Minority Institutions Translational Research Network: University of Puerto Rico as the leader together with Morehouse School of Medicine, Charles Drew, University of Hawaii, and Meharry School of Medicine.

12. Andrew Hulme, MD Resident University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Subsequent: Regional Anesthesia Fellow, University of North Carolina

a. UPMC Anesthesiology Resident, Class of 2019 b. Research: Effectiveness of Mental Imagery Teaching for Intravenous Cannulation among Novices. (IRB

PRO15050174). c. Research: Mental Imagery Teaching for Intravenous Cannulation among Medical Students (IRB

PRO15120259). d. Manuscript in draft

13. Gina Silverstein

Medical Student University of Pittsburgh Medical School Subsequent: OB/GYN Residency, University of North Carolina

a. Research: Influence of Effective Labor Analgesia on Risk for Postpartum Depression (IRB PRO15060463) b. Research: Postpartum PTSD Symptoms in Women with Emergency Events During Labor and Delivery

(IRB PRO16030179) c. Publication: Silverstein G, Pollack A, Centore M, Barrieau G, Gopalan P, Lim G. Postpartum

psychological distress after emergency team response during childbirth. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2018 Aug.

14. Isha Vasudeva Medical Student University of Pittsburgh Medical School Subsequent: University of Pittsburgh Medical School

a. Research: Relationship Between Obstetric Emergencies and Postpartum Behavioral Health Outcomes (IRB PRO15040647)

b. Research: Influence of Effective Labor Analgesia on Risk for Postpartum Depression (IRB PRO15060463)

15. Kathleen Coy, MD Resident University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Subsequent: Chronic Pain Anesthesia Fellow, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

a. UPMC Anesthesiology Resident, Class of 2019 b. Research: Influence of Effective Labor Analgesia on Risk for Postpartum Depression (IRB PRO15060463)


c. Case Report: “Anesthetic Management of Labor and Intrapartum Cesarean Delivery in a Patient with Conversion Disorder”

i. Poster presentation: SOAP 2016 Annual Meeting, Boston, MA ii. Medically Challenging Cases: ASA 2016 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL

d. Systems Based QI: Institutional reasons for general anesthetics in elective and non-elective cesarean deliveries to identify modifiable factors

16. Elizabeth Ungerman, MD Resident University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Subsequent: Cardiac Anesthesia Fellow, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

a. UPMC Anesthesiology Resident, Class of 2019 b. Research: Influence of Effective Labor Analgesia on Risk for Postpartum Depression (IRB PRO15060463) c. Case Report: “Anesthetic Management of Labor and Intrapartum Cesarean Delivery in a Patient with

Conversion Disorder” i. Poster presentation: SOAP 2016 Annual Meeting, Boston, MA

ii. Medically Challenging Cases: ASA 2016 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL

17. Peter Yeh, MD Resident University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Subsequent: Obstetric Anesthesia Fellow, University of California San Francisco Subsequent: Faculty, University of California San Francisco

a. UPMC Anesthesiology Resident, Class of 2017 b. University of California San Francisco OB Anesthesia Fellowship, Class of 2018 c. Case Report: “Anesthetic Management of Labor and Intrapartum Cesarean Delivery in a Patient with

Conversion Disorder” i. Poster presentation: SOAP 2016 Annual Meeting, Boston, MA

ii. Medically Challenging Cases: ASA 2016 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL

18. Andrea Pollack Medical Student Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Subsequent: Medical Student, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

a. Research: “Effect of a Patient Education Strategy on Resident and Maternal Outcomes” (IRB PRO16070615)

b. Publication: Silverstein G, Pollack A, Centore M, Barrieau G, Gopalan P, Lim G. Postpartum psychological distress after emergency team response during childbirth. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2018 Aug.

19. Michael Centore Medical Student Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Subsequent: Medical Student, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

a. Research: “Effect of a Patient Education Strategy on Resident and Maternal Outcomes” (IRB PRO16070615)

b. Publication: Silverstein G, Pollack A, Centore M, Barrieau G, Gopalan P, Lim G. Postpartum psychological distress after emergency team response during childbirth. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2018 Aug.


20. Richard Hubbard, MD Resident University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Subsequent: Pediatric Anesthesia Fellow, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

a. UPMC Anesthesiology Resident, Class of 2017 b. Research: “A Retrospective Analysis of Survival to Discharge in Neonates Affected by Respiratory

Distress Syndrome in a Developing Nation” (IRB PRO16090317) c. Awards:

i. 3rd Place, Original Research Oral Presentation Award, 2017 Pennsylvania Annual Resident Research Conference (PAARC), Philadelphia, PA

d. Publications: i. Treatment Patterns and Clinical Outcomes in Neonates Diagnosed With Respiratory Distress

Syndrome in a Low-Income Country: A Report From Bangladesh. Anesth Analg. 2018 Feb 23.

21. Eleni Kotsis, DO Fellow University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Subsequent: Faculty, RWJBarnabas Health

a. Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship, 2015-2016 b. Research: Use of Cell Salvage for Postpartum Hemorrhage after Vaginal Delivery. c. Chapter: Vessels: Coronary Artery Disease in Pregnancy and Peripartum Acute Coronary Syndrome. In

M. McEvoy and R. Kacmar (Eds.), Advanced Perioperative Crisis Management. d. Publications:

i. Cell salvage for postpartum haemorrhage during vaginal delivery: a case series. Blood Transfus. 2017 Sep 29:1-4. PMID 29106356

ii. Subdural Hematoma Associated With Labor Epidural Analgesia: A Case Series. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2016 Spe-Oct;41(5)628-31.

22. Jamie M. Zorn, MD Fellow University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Subsequent: Faculty, Integrated Health Associates, Hartford Hospital and University of Connecticut

a. Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship, 2015-2016 b. Research: Use of Cell Salvage for Postpartum Hemorrhage after Vaginal Delivery. c. Research: Subdural Hematoma Associated with Labor Epidural Analgesia and Post-Dural Puncture

Headache: A Case Series d. Chapter: Vessels: Coronary Artery Disease in Pregnancy and Peripartum Acute Coronary Syndrome. In

M. McEvoy and R. Kacmar (Eds.), Advanced Perioperative Crisis Management. e. Publications:

i. Cell salvage for postpartum haemorrhage during vaginal delivery: a case series. Blood Transfus. 2017 Sep 29:1-4. PMID 29106356

ii. Subdural Hematoma Associated With Labor Epidural Analgesia: A Case Series. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2016 Spe-Oct;41(5)628-31.

23. Erica Coffin, MD Fellow University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Subsequent: Faculty, West Penn Allegheny Health System

a. Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship, 2016-2017


b. Research: The Correlation of Thromboelastography Velocity Curves in the Prediction of Severe vs. Non-Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage (PRO16100665)

24. Thomas Vernon, MD Fellow University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Subsequent: Partner, Arizona Anesthesia Consultants

a. Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship, 2016-2017 b. Research: Use of Ultrasound Guidance to Assist with Labor Epidural Placement in Patients with a BMI

≥40. (PRO16090665) c. Manuscript in review

25. Wen “Annie” Xu, MD

Resident University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

a. Case Report: “Maternal Mirror Syndrome Masquerading as Congestive Heart Failure” b. Submitted to A&A Practice 8/29/18 c. Abstract, ASA Annual Meeting, Medically Challenging Case Report: “Maternal Mirror Syndrome

Masquerading as Congestive Heart Failure,” October 2018, San Francisco, CA

26. C. Tyler Smith, MD Resident University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

a. Case Report: “Maternal Mirror Syndrome Masquerading as Congestive Heart Failure” b. Submitted to A&A Practice 8/29/18 c. Abstract, ASA Annual Meeting, Medically Challenging Case Report: “Maternal Mirror Syndrome

Masquerading as Congestive Heart Failure,” October 2018, San Francisco, CA

d. Review Article: Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Cesarean Delivery

27. Chad Dean, MD Fellow University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

a. Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship, 2018-2019 b. Research: Respiratory Depression after Neuraxial Morphine (PRO18080508) c. Research: Thromboelastographic associations with thrombocytopenia in pregnancy (PRO18080508) d. Research: Effect of uterine exteriorization during cesarean delivery on perioperative outcomes e. Case report: Management of pregnant patient with McArdle disease

28. Laura Gershon, MD

Fellow University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

a. Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship, 2018-2019 b. Research: Respiratory Depression after Neuraxial Morphine c. Research: Pharmacokinetics of tranexamic acid d. Research: Oral vs intravenous acetaminophen load for cesarean delivery

29. Michelle Yanik, MD

Resident University of Pittsburgh Medical Center


a. Research: Residents as teachers: effect of patient education strategy on resident self-efficacy and maternal outcomes study (the EDUCATE Study) (PRO16070615)

30. Kelsey Mitchell, MD MPH Resident University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

a. Review Article: Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Cesarean Delivery

31. Ezoza Rajbaliev, MD Candidate FAER Scholar Campbell University School of Medicine

a. Research: Relationship between perinatal pain and clinical diagnosis of depression: A Secondary Analysis of LEAP Study

32. Eileen Nguyen, MD PhD Candidate Medical Student, MSTP Program University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

a. Research: Clinical translation of preclinical modeling mechanisms of neuraxial morphine-induced itch b. Clinical: Longitudinal clinical clerkship in obstetric anesthesia

33. Courtney Mechling, MD

Fellow University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

a. Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship, 2019-2020 a. Research: Decision Analysis Modeling to Assess Value in Obstetric Anesthesia Practices b. Paper: Obstetric, Anesthetic, and Psychiatric Management of Pregnant Patients with Acute Psychiatric

Disease c. Simulation: Multidisciplinary Simulation Curriculum for EXIT Procedure (Anesthesiology, Fetal surgery,

Pediatric ENT, Nursing)

RESEARCH

Current Grant Support:

Grant Number K12HD043441

Project Title: Impact of Labor Analgesia on Postpartum Depression

Role: Scholar 75% Effort 9 Calendar Months

2016 – 2021 Source: NIH/NICHD Amount: $517,430 Direct

Grant Number (funded)

Project Title: Ketamine to Reduce the Burden of Postpartum Pain (KINETIC)

Role: PI 5% Effort 0.6 Calendar Months

2018 – Source: University of Pittsburgh Virginia Kaufman Endowment Fund and CTSI Pain Research Challenge Amount: $75,000.00 Direct



Project Title: Quantifying Genetic Variation in Postpartum Women for Pain and Depression

Role: PI 5% effort 0.6 Calendar Months

2018 – Source: University of Pittsburgh Institute for Precision Medicine Amount: $25,000.00 Direct


Project Title: BRIDGE Device: Alternative Postpartum Analgesia

Role: PI 5% effort 0.6 Calendar Months

2020-2021 Source: CTSI Research Initiative for Special Populations (CRISP) Amount: $30,000.00 Direct

Grant Number: UM1NS118883-01 (pending council review)

Project Title: Acute to Chronic Pain Transition in Women After Mastectomy: Establishing Biosignatures for Pain Resilience and Susceptibility

Role: PI Submitted 12/2019 Source: NIH/NINDS Amount: $6,599,994 Total $5,987,899 Direct $612,095 Indirect

Grant Number: (for resubmission)

Project Title: Ketamine to improve recovery after cesarean delivery

Role: PI Submitted 2/2019 Source: NIH/NICHD Amount: $3,178,654 Total $2,445,761 Direct $732,893 Indirect

Prior Grant Support:

Grant Number: T32 GM075770

Project Title: Effect of Labor Pain on Postpartum Psychological and Psychosocial Health Outcomes

Role: Scholar 75% Effort 9 Calendar Months

2015 - 2016 Source: NIH/NIGMS Amount: $80,000 Direct


Project Title: Labor Pain and Maternal, Infant, and Parent-Infant Psychological and Psychosocial Health


2015 – 2017 Source: UPMC Department of Anesthesiology Amount: $4535.00 Direct


Project Title: Labor Pain and Maternal, Infant, and Parent-


2015 – 2017 Source: University of Pittsburgh Physicians (UPP) Foundation


Infant Psychological and Psychosocial Health

Amount: $50,000.00 Direct


Project Title: Reducing the Impact of Pain on Perinatal Depression


2017 Source: University of Pittsburgh Virginia Kaufman Endowment Fund and CTSI Pain Research Challenge Amount: $50,000.00 Direct


Project Title: Residents as Teachers: Effect of a Patient Education Strategy on Resident Self-Efficacy and Maternal Outcomes (The EDUCATE Study)


2016-2017 Source: Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEAd) Grant Amount: $10,000.00 Direct

Funded and Non-Funded Research Projects:

1. Lim G, Nakles N. Safety and outcomes of sugammadex reversal of neuromuscular blockade in pregnant patients. University of Pittsburgh IRB, STUDY20030002

2. Lim G, Whitehurst S, Kaynar M, et al. Basic diagnostic performance of FHR classification systems. University of Pittsburgh IRB, STUDY19120207

3. Lim G, Monroe A, Dalby T, Whitehurst S, et al. Obstetric and Women's Health Review and Assessment (ATHENA). University of Pittsburgh IRB, STUDY19120054

4. Lim G, Simhan H, Weisenfeld H, Gosman G. Asymptomatic SARS-COV-2 Transmission in Obstetrics. University of Pittsburgh IRB, STUDY20040175

5. Lim G, Nip F, Romeo R, Dalby P. The SOAP COVID-19 Delivery Registry. University of Pittsburgh IRB, STUDY20040167.

6. Lim G, Chelly JE, Monroe A, Krans EE, et al. BRIDGE Cesarean RCT. University of Pittsburgh IRB, STUDY19110257

7. Lim G, Chelly JE, Monroe A, Krans EE, et al. QUEST, Obstetric pain management for women with opioid use disorder: A longitudinal, qualitative mixed-methods evaluation of patients and provider perspectives. University of Pittsburgh IRB STUDY20010041

8. Lim G, Beck S, Caritis S, LaSorda KR, Monroe A, Venkataramanan R, Wasan A. Ketamine to improve recovery after cesarean delivery (KINETIC Trial). University of Pittsburgh IRB, STUDY18120046

9. Abuelkasem E, Beck S, Lim G, Nip F. Incidence and outcomes of fibrinolytic phenotypes in patients with severe postpartum hemorrhage: a contemporary single center experience. University of Pittsburgh IRB,


STUDY19010103

10. Simhan H, … Lim G, et al. Tranexamic Acid for the Prevention of Obstetrical Hemorrhage After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial (TXA). University of Pittsburgh IRB STUDY19020133

11. Monroe A, Gershon L, Dalby P, Waters J, Lim G. Tranexamic acid pharmacokinetics in scheduled cesarean delivery patients. University of Pittsburgh IRB, STUDY19020261

12. Lim G, Chelly JE, LaSorda KR, Monroe A. NSS-2 Bridge Device for Cesarean Delivery Pain Management. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved, STUDY19010299. February 2019.

13. Schott N, Lim G. QL block for post-cesarean delivery pain. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved, PRO16120234. Jujy 2017.

14. McClain L, LaSorda K, Lim G. Liquid biopsy for perinatal depression. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved, PRO18020419. June 2018.

15. Dean C, Gershon L, Lim G. Respiratory depression after neuraxial morphine. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved, PRO18080508. September 2018.

16. Whitcomb D, et al. Genomic resources for enhancing available therapies (GREAT1.0) Study. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved, PRO14040595. July 2016.

17. Lim G, Wasan AD, Caritis S, Beck S. Ketamine to reduce the burden of postpartum pain and depression (POP). University of Pittsburgh IRB In Review PRO18060267.

18. Dean C, Gershon L, Lim G. Respiratory depression after neuraxial morphine. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved, PRO18080508.

19. McClain L, Facco F, Peters D, Wasan A, Lim G. Liquid biopsy for perinatal depression. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved PRO18020419, July 2018. Enrolling.

20. Schott N, Vernon TJ, Nam S, Waters J, Dalby PL, Lim G. QL Block for post-cesarean delivery pain: a randomized control trial. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved, PRO16120234, July 2017. Enrolling.

21. Gina Silverstein, Lim G. Postpartum Psychological Distress after Emergency Events during Childbirth. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved, PRO16030179, April 2016. Study Complete.

22. Hubbard R, Lim G. A Retrospective Analysis of Survival to Discharge in Neonates Affected by Respiratory Distress Syndrome in a Developing Nation. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved, PRO16090317, October 2016. Study Complete.

23. Coffin E, Dalby PL, Waters JH, Lim G. The Correlation of Thromboelastography Velocity Curves in the Prediction of Severe vs. Non-Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved, PRO16100665, October 2016. Study Complete.

24. Vernon TJ, Dalby PL, Lim G. Use of Ultrasound Guidance to Assist with Labor Epidural Placement in Patients with a BMI ≥40. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved, PRO16090665, October 2016. Study Recruiting. ClinicalTrials.gov Registration: NCT02984267. Study Complete.


25. Lim G, Metro D, Krohner R, Petticord V, Sakai T. Residents as Teachers: Effect of a Patient Education Strategy on Resident Self-Efficacy and Maternal Outcomes: EDUCATE Study. University of Pittsburgh IRB: PRO16070615, September 2016. Study Complete.

26. Lim G, Facco F, Dalby PL, Farrell L, Levine M, Wasan AD. Combined Spinal Epidual v. Epdiural Labor Analgesia for Postpartum Depression Symptoms Pilot Randomized Control Trial: COPE Trial. University of Pittsburgh IRB: PRO16060602, September 2016. Study Recruiting. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03022526

27. Hulme A, Krohner R, Ezaru C, Lim G. Mental Imagery Teaching for Intravenous Cannulation among Medical Students. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved: PRO15120259, January 2016. Study Complete.

28. Lim KG, Randhawa S, Julia Macedo, Priya Gopalan. Relationship between Obstetric Emergencies and Postpartum Behavioral Health Outcomes. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved: PRO15040647, June 2015. Study complete.

29. Hulme A, Krohner R, Ezaru C, Metro D, Sakai T, Lim KG. Effectiveness of Mental Imagery Teaching for Intravenous Cannulation among Novices. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved: PRO15050174, July 2015. Study complete.

30. Lim KG, Wasan A. Influence of Effective Labor Analgesia on Risk for Postpartum Depression. University of

Pittsburgh IRB Approved: PRO15060463, June 2015. Study complete.

31. Lim KG, McCarthy A, Catov J, Gopalan P, Wasan A. Effect of Labor Pain on Postpartum Behavioral Health Outcomes: A Prospective Observational Pilot Study. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved, July 2015, PRO15030338. Study Recruiting. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02692404

32. Seng DL, Mandell GL, Dalby PL, Waters JH, Lim KG. Effect of Prophylactic Intrathecal Morphine on the Incidence

of Post-Dural Headaches after Unintentional Dural Puncture for Labor Epidural Analgesia: A Case-Control Pilot Study. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved: PRO14100450, December 2014. Study complete.

33. Nguyen NT, Facco F, Emery S, Lim KG. General versus Regional Anesthesia for Management of Placenta Accreta. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved: PRO14020224, July 2014. Study complete.

34. Lim KG, Metro DG, Krohner R, Sakai T. Efficacy of a Neuraxial Anesthesia Workshop Curriculum for Milestone Achievement in Junior Anesthesiology Residents. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved: PRO14050455, May 2014. Study complete.

35. Lim KG, Hudson ME, Metro DG. Resident Personal Effectiveness Feedback System. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved: PRO14020068, February 2014. Study complete.

36. Lim KG, Dalby PL, Romeo RC, McIvor WR. Obstetric Anesthesiology Practice Specific Simulation Education for Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology. University of Pittsburgh IRB Approved: PRO13110187, January 2014. Study terminated for changes in maintenance of certification requirements.

37. Lim KG, Horowitz JM, Bergrruen S, Ernst LM, Linn R, Ernst LM, Gerber SE, Wong AE, Hewlett BJ, Chalifoux LA, McCarthy RJ. Correlation of prenatal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging with hemorrhagic morbidity in placenta accreta. Northwestern University IRB Approved: STU00084217, September 2012. Study complete.

38. Lim KG; Toledo P; Ernst L; Linn R; McCarthy RJ; Chalifoux LA. General versus Regional Anesthesia for

Management of Placenta Accreta. Northwestern University IRB Approved: STU00084233, September 2013, Renewed July 2014. Study terminated for investigator relocation.


39. Lim KG, Yilmaz M, Kacmar R, Lavoie A, McCarthy R, Wong CA. Validity and Reliability of the Postoperative

Quality of Recovery Score (QoR-40) after Cesarean Delivery. IRB Approved: STU00068170, September 2012, Renewed September 2013, September 2014. Study terminated for investigator relocation.

40. Lim KG, Nelson L, Wong A, Burke C, Higgins N, Chalifoux LA. Case Series: Complications of Intra-arterial Balloon Occlusion Techniques in Placenta Accreta. IRB Exempt: September 2012. Study complete.

41. Kacmar R, Lim KG, Mikolajczak A, Bolon MK, Wong CA. Severe Infection Following Cesarean Delivery. IRB

Approved: September 2012. Study complete.

Peer Review:

Date Journal

3/5/2020 BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

2/23/2020 International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia


1/21/2020 Irish Journal of Medical Science


1/4/2020 British Journal of Anaesthesia

1/1/2020 Irish Journal of Medical Science


11/18/2019 Anesthesia & Analgesia





8/27/19 BJA Education

8/15/19 A&A Practice


8/3/19 Regional Anesthesia Pain Medicine





6/15/2019 Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine


4/29/2019 Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

4/21/2019 BJA Education




01/06/2019 Plos One



12/03/2018 BMJ Open




8/8/2018 BMJ Open

8/2/2018 Plos One




3/29/2018 BMJ Open



11/21/2017 Transfusion

11/13/2017 Journal of Pain Research



9/24/2017 BMJ Case Reports




9/24/2017 BMJ Case Reports

6/18/2016 Journal of Clinical Anesthesia


2/16/2015 Transfusion

7/20/2014 Critical Care Medicine

source: Publons


Abstract and Awards Peer Review:

1. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Abstract Submission Review for the 2014 SOAP 46th Annual Meeting. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. May 2014. 24 abstracts.

2. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Awards Review for the 2014 SOAP 46th Annual Meeting. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Teacher of the Year Greater Than 10 Year Category. May 2014. 3 candidates.

3. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Awards Review for the 2014 SOAP 46th Annual Meeting. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. May 2014. Teacher of the Year Less Than 10 Year Category. 3 candidates.

4. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Awards Review for the 2014 SOAP 46th Annual Meeting. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. May 2014. Best Case Report. 10 abstracts.

5. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Awards Review for the 2014 SOAP 46th Annual Meeting. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. May 2014. Media Awards. 6 candidates.

6. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Awards Review for the 2015 SOAP 47th Annual Meeting. Colorado Springs, CO. May 2015. Media Awards. 4 candidates.

7. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Awards Review for the 2015 SOAP 47th Annual Meeting. Colorado Springs, CO. Teacher of the Year Greater Than 10 Year Category. May 2015. 2 candidates.

8. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Awards Review for the 2015 SOAP 47th Annual Meeting. Colorado Springs, CO. May 2015. Teacher of the Year Less Than 10 Year Category. 2 candidates.

9. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Awards Review for the 2016 SOAP 48th Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. May 2016. Teacher of the Year Less Than 10 Year Category. 2 candidates.

10. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Awards Review for the 2016 SOAP 48th Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. May 2016. Teacher of the Year Greater Than 10 Year Category.2 candidates.

11. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Awards Review for the 2016 SOAP 48th Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. May 2016. SOAP Media Awards. 5 candidates.

12. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Grant Application Review, SOAP International Outreach Grant. SOAP 48th Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. May 2016. 2 candidates.

13. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Awards Review for the 2017 SOAP 49th Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. May 2017. SOAP Media Awards. 3 candidates.

14. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Grant Application Review, SOAP International Outreach Grant. SOAP 49th Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. May 2017. 1 candidate.

15. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Awards Review for the 2017 SOAP 49th Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. May 2017. Teacher of the Year Less Than 10 Year Category. 2 candidates.

16. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Awards Review for the 2016 SOAP 48th Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. May 2017. Teacher of the Year Greater Than 10 Year Category. 2 candidates.


17. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Grant Application Review, SOAP International Outreach Grant. SOAP 50th Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. May 2018. 2 candidates.

18. Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, SOAP. Awards Review for the 2018 SOAP 50th Annual

Meeting. Miami, FL. May 2018. SOAP Media Awards. 3 candidates.

LIST of CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS

My research has focused on obstetric anesthesia and maternal-infant health optimization. ➢ Perinatal pain and analgesia ➢ Appropriate medications in pregnancy and lactation ➢ Pregnancy physiology and monitoring

MEDIA COVERAGE OF RESEARCH / MEDIA QUOTES AS MEDICAL EXPERT

1. Gold Humanism Honor Society: Healing Praises - Recognition in Virtuous Care. Featured Interview. Newsletter, Spring 2005:1(1);6.

2. Fussell, JF. “Medical help for a needy world.” Featured Interview. Kansas City Star, June 4, 2007, p. A1.

3. Bhargava, J. “Med student's service and leadership shine: AMA recognizes service and leadership.” Featured

Interview. Kansas City Star, March 14, 2007, p. 3.

4. “Physician Anesthesiologists Saved My Life.” Featured Interview. ASA Newsletter. April 2014 Vol. 78, No. 4, Pp.

22-23.

5. American Society of Anesthesiologists. “When Seconds Count… Physician Anesthesiologists Save Lives.TM”

Advocacy Video, Featured Interview. Aired: American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, San

Francisco, CA, October 2013; Capitol Hill Senate and Congressional membership, Washington, D.C., 2013-2014.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIv4_W9h5Wk and http://www.asahq.org/WhenSecondsCount/stories.aspx

Accessed: 4/3/2014.

6. Feyce Peralta, Grace Lim. “Annual Meeting Summary 2013.” SOAP Newsletter, Summer 2013, p3-4.

7. Grace Lim, Andrew L. Thurston, Jeanette R. Bauchat. “Empathetic Care on the Obstetric Ward: The

Anesthesiologist’s Role in Bridging the Gap in Patient Experience.” SOAP Newsletter, Spring 2016, p 9-11.

8. Scary Mommy. “Getting an Epidural Coudl Lower Your Risk of Postpartum Depression.” November 1, 2016.

http://www.scarymommy.com/study-says-epidural-could-lower-risk-of-postpartum-depression/

9. SmartCooky. “Easing Labour Pain May Reduce Postpartum Depression in Women.” October 27, 2016.

http://food.ndtv.com/health/easing-labour-pain-may-reduce-postpartum-depression-in-women-1534184

10. MPR. “Labor Pain Severity and Postpartum Depression: Is There a Link?” October 27, 2016.

http://www.empr.com/news/labor-pain-severity-and-postpartum-depression-is-there-a-link/article/568563/


11. MDMag. “Predicting Postpartum Depression Based on Labor Pain.” October 26, 2016

http://www.mdmag.com/medical-news/predicting-postpartum-depression-based-on-labor-

pain#sthash.IUkQL9eI.dpuf

12. ScienceDaily. “Easing Labor Pain May Help Reduce Postpartum Depression Risk In Some Women, Early Research

Suggests” October 26, 2016. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161026113938.htm

13. American Society of Anesthesiologists. “Easing Labor Pain May Help Reduce Postpartum Depression Risk In

Some Women, Early Research Suggests.” Press Release. October 26, 2016 https://www.asahq.org/about-

asa/newsroom/news-releases/2016/10/easing-labor-pain-may-help-reduce-postpartum-depression-in-some-

women

14. HealthDay. “Less Labor Pain, Lower Postpartum Depression Risk?” October 26, 2016.

https://consumer.healthday.com/mental-health-information-25/depression-news-176/less-labor-pain-lower-

postpartum-depression-risk-716149.html

15. WebMD. “Less Labor Pain, Lower Postpartum Depression Risk?” October 26, 2016.

http://www.webmd.com/depression/postpartum-depression/news/20161026/less-labor-pain-lower-

postpartum-depression-risk#1

16. The Sun. “NO NATUREL Pain relief during childbirth ‘reduces a new mum’s risk of postnatal depression.’”

October 26, 2016. https://www.thesun.co.uk/living/2054748/pain-relief-during-childbirth-reduces-a-new-

mums-risk-of-postnatal-depression/

17. TIME. “How an Epidural May Lower Postpartum Depression Risk.” October 27, 2016.

http://time.com/4548397/how-an-epidural-may-lower-postpartum-depression-risk/

18. TODAY. “I was in denial: Women recounts experience with postpartum depression and chronic pain.” Featured

expert interview. October 16, 2018. https://www.today/com/health/postpartum-depression-do-women-ppd-

experience-more-pain-t139824

19. CNN Health. Quoted expert. Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 2/10/2020. Women who have general anesthesia during c-

sections are more likely to experience postpartum depression, study finds. Available from

https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/08/health/general-anesthesia-cesarean-postpartum-wellness-trnd/index.html

Accessed 2/20/20.

20. Daily Mail. Quoted expert. Lauren Edmonds, Daily Mail, 2/8/20. Women who undergo general anesthesia during

C-sections are more likely to experience postpartum depression and suicidal thoughts, researchers say.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7981343/Women-undergo-general-anesthesia-C-sections-likely-

postpartum-depression.html Accessed 2/20/20.

INVITED SEMINARS, LECTURESHIPS, and CME ACTIVITY

1. Speaker. Lim G. “Cardiac Arrest during Pregnancy and Perimortem Cesarean Delivery.” Northwestern University

Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds, Chicago, IL. January 2013.


2. Speaker. Lim G. “Pro-Con: Proposition: Chlorhexidine-Alcohol is the Antiseptic of Choice for Neuraxial Anesthesia.” Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC Staff Presentation, Pittsburgh, PA. September 16, 2014.

3. Speaker. Lim G. “Chlorhexidine-Alcohol: The Antiseptic of Choice for Neuraxial Anesthesia?” University of

Pittsburgh Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds, Pittsburgh, PA. February 12, 2015.

4. Workshop Leader. Lim G, Littlewood K, Kacmar R, Ondecko K. “Taking Down the Drapes: Giving Interdisciplinary Feedback.” Simulation Workshop, Society for Education in Anesthesiology (SEA) and Association of Surgical Educators (ASE) Combined National Meeting, Seattle, WA. April 24, 2015. 60 Surgical and Anesthesiology Faculty and Residents. 2 sessions, 3 hours.

5. Invited Lecturer. Lim G. “II.D.3, Obstetric Anesthesia (II. Advanced Topics in Anesthesiology),” Comprehensive

Anesthesiology Board Review (BASIC and ADVANCED), CMEInfo, Oakstone Publishing, Ebix Inc., Johns Creek, GA, (2015). Recording.

6. Invited Lecturer. Lim G. “Educational Research at UPMC.” University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Anesthesiology Residency Annual Program Review. September 12, 2015.

7. Invited Lecturer. Lim G. “Obstetric Hemorrhage: Cutting Edge in Preparation and Management.” Pittsburgh Symposium for Nurse Anesthetists, Pittsburgh, PA. February 20, 2016.

8. Moderator. Lim G. “Poster Session #4.” Society for Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) 2016 Annual Meeting,

Boston, MA. May 22, 2016.

9. Visiting Professor. Lim G. “Labor Pain: A Rite of Passage, or An Evolutionary Mistake?” University of Maryland Department of Anesthesiology, Baltimore, MD. June 22-23, 2016

10. Invited Lecturer. Lim G. “Labor Pain Matters.” Obstetrical Neurology Conference, University of Pittsburgh

Medical Center and Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Pittsburgh, PA. October 28, 2016.

11. Invited Lecturer. Lim G. “Pain & Pregnancy.” Women’s Mental Health Group at WPIC, Pittsburgh, PA. November 16, 2016.

12. Pre-Conference Workshop. Bauchat JR, Durham CF, Gubrud-Howe P, Lim G, Seropian M. “IMSH PRE-CON:

Empathetic Communication: Warming the Cold Heart of Healthcare.” International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare 2017, Orlando, FL. January 29, 2017.

13. Invited Lecturer. Lim G. “Peripartum Considerations: Labor Analgesia & Maternal Safety.” Maternal Fetal

Medicine Fellowship Lecture Series. Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. Pittsburgh, PA. March 10, 2017.

14. Invited Lecturer. Lim G. “Modern Obstetric Anesthesia.” UPMC International, Macare Observers, Pittsburgh, PA. March 17, 2017.

15. Invited Lecturer. Lim G. “Advances in Hemodynamic Monitoring.” Nursing Lecture, Womancare Birth

Center, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA. March 27, 2017.

16. Invited Lecturer. Lim G. “Intravenous Medication on Labor & Delivery: Safety Matters.” Nursing Lecture, Womancare Birth Center, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA. March 7, 2017.


17. Invited Lecturer. Lim G. “Neuraxial Anesthesia: What Every Nurse Needs to Know.” Nursing Lecture, Womancare Birth Center, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA. February 7, 2017.

18. Grand Rounds. Lim G. “What Every Obstetrician Needs to Know about Updates in Obstetric Anesthesia.” Grand

Rounds, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pittsburgh, PA. September 12, 2017.

19. Panelist. Hofer J, Lim G, Wood C, Sharpe E. “What to Do When the Unexpected Happens! High Spinal.” 60-

minute Panel, ANESTHESIOLOGY 2017 Annual Meeting for the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Boston, MA. October 22, 2017.

20. Grand Rounds. Lim G. “Obstetric Anesthesia in the 21st Century: Past, Present and Future.” UPMC Department

of Anesthesiology, Pittsburgh, PA. November 16, 2017.

21. Visiting Professor. Lim G. “Obstetric Anesthesia in the 21st Century: Past, Present and Future.” Grand Rounds, University of Texas Health in Houston, Houston, TX. January 4, 2018.

22. Workshop Facilitator. Sakai T, Deutsch N, Lim G, Ku C, Urman R. “Idea to Grant - Toward the Successful

Application for Educational Grants.” Society for Education in Anesthesiology (SEA) Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY. April 21, 2018. 25 Anesthesiology Faculty. 1 sessions, 3 hours.

23. Moderator. Lim G. “Best Poster Session.” SOAP 2018 Annual Meeting, Miami, FL. May 9-13, 2018.

24. Invited Lecturer. Lim G. “Nonpharmacologic analgesia in the perinatal period.” Health Homes for Pregnant

Women with Substance Use Disorder. Pennsylvania Coalition of Medical Assistance MCOs, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. May 4, 2018.

25. Panelist. Vallejo MC, Orlando B, Lim G. “Parturients still die from causes other than hemorrhage – Anesthesia.” 60-minute Panel, ANESTHESIOLOGY 2018 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, October 16, 2018.

26. Visiting Professor. Lim G. “Obstetric Anesthesia in the 21st Century: Shaping the Future.” Grand Rounds, University of Alabama at Birmingham. January 14, 2019.

27. Invited Lecturer. Lim G. “Updates in Obstetric Anesthesia: What Every CRNA Needs to Know” Pittsburgh Symposium for Nurse Anesthetists, Pittsburgh, PA. February 16, 2019.

28. Invited Lecturer. Lim G. “OB Trauma: Basics.” Presbyterian University Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology Quality Improvement Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. March 13, 2019.

29. Plenary Presentation. LaSorda KR, Farrell LM, McClain L, Lim G. Quantitative Sensory Testing to Predict Labor Pain and Postpartum Depression. Oral/Plenary Presentation. 2019 SOAP 51st Annual Meeting, May 1-5, 2019, Phoenix, Arizona.

30. Plenary Presentation. Lim G, LaSorda KR, Rosario B, Krans E, Caritis S. Postpartum Pain Type, Especially Affective Dimensions of Pain, Predict Increased Opioid Requirements. Oral/Plenary Presentation. 2019 SOAP 51st Annual Meeting, May 1-5, 2019, Phoenix, Arizona.

31. Invited Lecturer. Lim G. “OB Anesthesia in the 21st Century: Shaping Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes.” Oklahoma Society of Anesthesiologists, 2019 Annual Meeting, Tulsa, IL, August 24, 2019.


32. Invited Lecturer. Lim G. “OB Trauma: Practical Management Points.” Oklahoma Society of Anesthesiologists, 2019 Annual Meeting, Tulsa, IL, August 24, 2019.

33. Visiting Professor. Lim G. “Perinatal Pain and Depression: How Do These Things Intersect?” Mayo Clinic Departments of Anesthesiology & Obstetrics/Gynecology, Rochester, MN, October 7, 2019.

34. Panelist. Peralta F, Kacmar R, Lim G, George R. “Organizing System Approaches to Quality Improvement in Obstetric Anesthesia” 60-minute Panel. 2019 ANESTHESIOLOGY Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Orlando, FL, October 22, 2019.

35. Panelist & Invited Lecturer. Lim G. “ERAS Cesarean -- How to institute Enhanced Recovery after Cesarean (ERAC)” California Society of Anesthesiologists 2020 Annual Meeting, Paradise Point Hotel, San Diego, CA, April 2-5, 2020. Invited and scheduled, however canceled secondary to the COVID19 Pandemic.

36. Invited Lecturer. Lim G. “PBLD: Optimal Management of a Women Undergoing Trial of Labor after Cesarean Delivery.” California Society of Anesthesiologists 2020 Annual Meeting, Paradise Point Hotel, San Diego, CA, April 2-5, 2020. Invited and scheduled, however canceled secondary to the COVID19 Pandemic.

37. Panelist. Orbach S, Houle T, Lim G. “Mental Health During the Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Depression.” S2020 SOAP 52nd Annual Meeting, May 13-17, 2020, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Invited and scheduled, however canceled secondary to the COVID19 Pandemic.

38. Visiting Professor. Lim G. “Perinatal Pain and Depression: How Do These Things Intersect?” Cedars Sinai Department of Anesthesiology, June 10, 2020. [COVID-19 status pending]

39. Visiting Professor. Lim G. “Annual Sheila Cohen Lecture: What’s New in Obstetric Anesthesia? The 2021 Gerard W. Ostheimer Lecture” Stanford University Department of Anesthesiology, April 26, 2021.

SERVICE

Delegate AMA Student Section

Annual and Interim Conferences

2005-2006

House Committee AMA Medical Student Section House Coordination Committee Interim Conference, Las Vegas, NV

2005

Panelist American Medical Association International Health Policy Committee

November 2006

Chair Volunteers for Kansas City Global Health Symposium: “Disruptive Forces in Global Health”

May 2006

Delegate AMA, American Medical Association Interim Convention, Las Vegas NV

November 2006

Vice Chair MSMA, Missouri State Medical Association Medical Student Section

2006-2007


President AMA Medical Student Section

University of Missouri Kansas City

2006-2008

Institutional Ethics Committee

UPMC Mercy 2013 –

Obstetric Services Operations Committee

UPMC Mercy 2013 – 2019

WISER Research Committee

University of Pittsburgh WISER 2013 – 2018

Resident Education Committee

Department of Anesthesiology University of Pittsburgh

2013 –

Evaluation and Competence Committee

Department of Anesthesiology Residency Program University of Pittsburgh

2013 –

Education Committee Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology

2013 –

Awards Subcommittee Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology

2013 – 2017

International Outreach Committee Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology

2013 – 2018

Chair, Physician Specialty Education Sub-Committee Education Committee International Outreach Committee Awards Sub-Committee

Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology

2017 – 2020 2013 – 2013 – 2018 2013 –

Project Lead, Education Committee Fellowship PBLD Workgroup

Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology

2014 – 2017

Steering Committee OB Anesthesia Curriculum

Anesthesia Toolbox 2014 – 2015

Co-Director, CA-1 Neuraxial Anesthesia Workshop

University of Pittsburgh 2014

Director, OB MOCA® Course University of Pittsburgh WISER 2014 – 2015


Advisor, Resident Patient Safety Committee


2014 –

Mentor, Anesthesiology Journal Club


2014

Advisor, Resident Seminal Article Reading Initiative


2014

Clinical Competency Committee Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship Department of Anesthesiology University of Pittsburgh

2015 –

Co-Director, Medical Student Clinical Procedures Course (CPC): Invasive Monitors

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 2015

Judge, American Psychology Association Awards

Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair (PRSEF)

2015

Judge, Special Awards Intel® International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) Pittsburgh, PA, USA

2015

Women in Science and Medicine Coffee Hour

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 2015

Organizer, Obstetric Anesthesia Journal Club

Department of Anesthesiology UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

2015-2016

Risk Management and Patient Safety Committee

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

2015 –

System-wide Postpartum Hemorrhage Network

UPMC Women’s Health Service Line

2016

Course Director, OBECS Obstetric Anesthesia Empathetic Communication Simulation Series


2015 – 2017

Obstetric Services Committee

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

2016 –

Host, UPMC International Healthcare Management Program Maycare Observers, China

2017

Chair, Physician Education Subcommittee

Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP)

2017 – 2020

Member, Enhanced Recovery after Cesarean Delivery Pathways

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital 2018-2019


Scientific Affairs Committee (SAC)


2018-

Member, Task Force for Peridelivery Pain Management in women with Opioid Use Disorders

Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology SOAP) and Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and American Society for Regional Anesthesia (ASRA)

2018-

Member, Consensus Statement for Enhanced Recovery after Cesarean Delivery


2018-2019

Judge, 2019 University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Research Institute PAIN Research Challenge

University of Pittsburgh and Clinical and Translational Research Institute

2019

Member, SOAP Governance Task Force


2019 – 2020

Member, SOAP Center of Excellence Committee


2019 –

Clinical and Translational Research Committee (CTRC)


2018 –

Honor Council University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 2019 – Executive Committee, NIH T-32 Training Award

University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology

2019 –

Editorial Board Member

Frontiers Global Reproductive Health Maternal Health Section

2020 –

Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC)


2020 –

Perinatal Quality Collaborative (UPMC PQC)


2020 –

PA PQC Policy Sub-Group on Rural Maternity Care

Pennsylvania Perinatal Quality Collaborative 2020 –

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