Regional Anesthesiology Archives

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Dr. Mark Hanak

WashU Medicine's regional anesthesiology fellows visited Amsterdam University Medical Center in 2024, gaining insight into the European academic model and identifying quality improvement opportunities through a collaborative exchange with Dr. Holger Baumann.

Antalya, Turkey

Dr. Daniel Fernandez

Dr. Daniel Fernandez represented WashU Medicine at TARK 2023 in Turkey, presenting on regional anesthesia in trauma care and engaging in a global exchange of knowledge with international colleagues.

Bulacan Province, Philippines

Dr. Maxim Wolfson

Joining a well-established mission trip, the 2019-2020 WashU Medicine Regional Anesthesiology Fellows, Drs. Wolfson and Kurtz, traveled to Bulacan Province, Philippines, to provide regional and general anesthesia for underserved patients requiring surgery.

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Dr. Maxim Wolfson

Dr. Wolfson traveled to Guatemala for a two-week anesthesiology resident education exchange program at Roosevelt Hospital in Guatemala City.

Innsbruck, Austria

Dr. Emine Aysu Salviz

The ESRA Innsbruck Cadaver Workshop provided a hands-on, expert-led experience in refining regional anesthesia skills through practical sessions with fresh frozen and fixed cadavers, enhancing knowledge in ultrasound imaging and needling techniques.

Las Palomas, Dominican Republic

Drs. Levent Sahin, Molly McCormick, Janmes Whirtlin, and Rebeca Speltz

A team from the Department of Anesthesiology traveled to the Dominican Republic to lead a Regional Anesthesia Workshop in partnership with the SOFA-ILAC organization. Drs. Levent Sahin, Molly McCormick, James Whirtlin, and Rebeca Speltz worked with local anesthesia physicians in Las Palomas, providing hands-on training and education in regional anesthesia techniques.

Paris, France

Dr. Emine Aysu Salviz

The ESRA 6th World Congress on Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine in 2023 focused on global education, fostering collaboration, and promoting scientific advancements in regional anesthesia and pain medicine through cutting-edge presentations and knowledge sharing.

Prague, Czech Republic

Dr. Emine Aysu Salviz

Dr. E. Aysu Salviz participated in the ESRA 41st Annual Congress in Prague, taking on multiple speaker and moderator roles promoting scientific collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advancements in regional anesthesia and pain medicine.

San Salvador, El Salvador

Dr. Maxim Wolfson

Drs. Wolfson and Wirthlin, with fellow Dr. Speltz Paiz, were invited to Zacamil Hospital in San Salvidor, El Salvador, to lead a hands-on clinical workshop in modern-day regional anesthesia practices for local residents and faculty.

Witten, Germany

Dr. Emine Aysu Salviz

The 3rd ESRA Witten Cadaver Workshop provided a two-day, hands-on learning experience with expert lectures and practical sessions using cadavers and live models to refine skills in regional anesthesia, focusing on ultrasound imaging and needling techniques.