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Michael Avidan

@avidan_michael

Dr. Seymour and Rose T. Brown Professor of Anesthesiology Head of Department of Anesthesiology Washington University School of Medicine

 St. Louis, Missouri
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Joined June 2018
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Curious what the Anesthesiology Summer Research (ASSURE) Fellowship is all about? Hear directly from fellows about their summer research experience & apply now for Summer 2026! youtube.com/watch?v=YXS5XIvx…
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Into the Borderland jamanetwork.com/journals/jam… "Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis opens with a gut punch: “As Gregor Samsa woke one morning from uneasy dreams, he found himself transformed into some kind of monstrous vermin.”"
Into the Borderland

Into the Borderland

In this narrative medicine essay, an anesthesiologist describes his life-limiting cancer as being in the borderland, a place between life and death.

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"There is a misconception regarding life-limiting illness based on an over-simplified binary model. This duality does not reflect the complex lived experience of most people with life-limiting illnesses." jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
Into the Borderland

Into the Borderland

In this narrative medicine essay, an anesthesiologist describes his life-limiting cancer as being in the borderland, a place between life and death.

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@FAERanesthesia16 Jun 2025
Congratulations to @sachinkheterpal on being named Chair of @UMichAnesthesia! 🥳 FAER is grateful to have benefited from Dr. Kheterpal's expertise on our Board of Directors, & we look forward to seeing the Dept of Anesthesiology at UMich continue to thrive under his leadership!
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Congratulations, @achamess, on being named a 2025 Rita Allen Foundation Scholar! This award will enable him to explore novel approaches to nonaddictive pain relief that could be safer and more effective than current options. medicine.washu.edu/news/cham…
Chamessian named Rita Allen Foundation Scholar | WashU Medicine

Chamessian named Rita Allen Foundation Scholar | WashU Medicine

Pain researcher receives grant for early-career scientists

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Congrats to Melissa Prewitt on being named @STLmag’s 2025 Excellence in Nursing Intensive Care winner! Melissa is a compassionate, skilled NP who brings knowledge, empathy & heart to everything she does—for our patients, our team & the broader community. anesthesiology.wustl.edu/pre…
Prewitt receives 2025 Excellence in Nursing Award | Anesthesiology | Washington University School...

Prewitt receives 2025 Excellence in Nursing Award | Anesthesiology | Washington University School...

Melissa Prewitt, AGACNP-BC, was named St. Louis Magazine's 2025 Excellence in Nursing Intensive Care winner.

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Congratulations to the #WashUanesthesiology June Featured Members! Learn more about Aaron, Gaurang, Katie & Mary on our website: anesthesiology.wustl.edu/fea…
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Kudos to our amazing #WashUAnesthesiology team members recognized with SAFE accolades this quarter 🤩 We are grateful for your dedication to creating a wonderful workplace! ow.ly/Y6J550W3Kl7
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@FAERanesthesia30 May 2025
Huge congratulations to Dr. Mitsukuni Yoshida on being awarded a Research Fellowship Grant ( FAER.org/RFG) as part of FAER's Spring 2025 Grant Cycle! 🥳 Proud to be able to support Dr. Yoshida on his #research journey! @WashUAnesRsrch @WashUanesthesia
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Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research

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Join us in congratulating Dr. Mitsukuni Yoshida on receiving the @FAERanesthesia 2025 Research Fellowship Grant! His project explores how cholesterol metabolism in immune cells contributes to chronic pain. Learn more: anesthesiology.wustl.edu/yos…
Yoshida receives prestigious FAER Research Fellowship Grant to investigate immune-driven chronic...

Yoshida receives prestigious FAER Research Fellowship Grant to investigate immune-driven chronic...

Fourth-year anesthesiology resident Mitsukuni Yoshida, MD, PhD, was recently awarded a $75,000 Research Fellowship Grant from the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER).

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We’re celebrating our incredible ’24-’25 chief residents as they wrap up their training, reflect on the journey, and look ahead to what’s next. Read their reflections and words of advice ⬇️ anesthesiology.wustl.edu/far…
Farewell to our chief residents: celebrating leadership, growth, and new beginnings | Anesthesiol...

Farewell to our chief residents: celebrating leadership, growth, and new beginnings | Anesthesiol...

As graduation day approaches, our three chief residents reflect on their experiences, share what’s next in their careers, and offer advice to those following in their footsteps.

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We're excited to announce that we've matched all 10 spots for our 2026-27 Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program, including Drs. Dimza & Shaffer from #WashUanesthesiology!
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Congratulations to Dr. Bernadette Henrichs, who has been named the new dean of @GoldfarbNursing, effective mid-June! A transformational leader, beloved educator, and CRNA trailblazer, Dr. Henrichs is ready to lead Goldfarb into an exciting future. barnesjewishcollege.edu/news…
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This week's Grand Rounds features @BlainMoraes from @McGillRehab. Details below ⬇️ 📆 Wednesday, May 21 ⏰ 6:45 a.m. 🔬 "Predicting recovery of consciousness using brain criticality under anesthesia" 📍 Wohl Auditorium & Zoom anesthesiology.wustl.edu/eve…
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See my recent article emphasizing the importance of focusing on #mentalhealth in the surgical period. I highlight the wonderful work of @PowerOverPain_ & @avidan_michael (Center for Perioperative Mental Health). @um_research theconversation.com/feeling-…
Feeling anxious before surgery? Anxiety can harm healing but innovative mental health support could...

Feeling anxious before surgery? Anxiety can harm healing but innovative mental health support could...

Preoperative anxiety is a problem for patients and linked to worse surgical outcomes. The Canadian system needs innovative solutions to address this.

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Congratulations to all the ⁦⁦@WashUdbbs⁩ PhD graduates! Here are some of the amazing grads + mentors from ⁦@WashUAnesRsrch⁩ ⁦@WashUClinPharm⁩ including my favorite recent graduate Dr. Elizaveta Mangutov 🤩 ⁦
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Phillip Vlisides, MD, Associate Professor in Anesthesiology and Executive Director of Neuroscience Research @UMichMedSchool, will be joining @UCLAAnes this week! Dr. Vlisides will present at our #GrandRounds tomorrow on intraoperative EEGs and anesthetic depth! ❤️🩺
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Happy Nurse's Week to all the wonderful nurses who bring skill & heart to work every day—thank you for all you do!
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📢Welcome Dr. Meghan Lane-Fall! A national leader in safety, equity, & implementation science, Dr. Lane-Fall is our new Chair & Anesthesiologist-in-Chief at CUIMC/NYP! Excited for the future of the department under her leadership--read more below! 🎇🎇🎇 anesthesiology.cuimc.columbi…
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Congratulations to Kenya McKinney, CRNA, on receiving the Dean’s Distinguished Service Award! Her leadership, mentorship, and dedication to community outreach have made a lasting impact at @washumedicine and beyond. anesthesiology.wustl.edu/mck…
McKinney named recipient of 2025 WashU Medicine Dean’s Distinguished Service Award | Anesthesiology...

McKinney named recipient of 2025 WashU Medicine Dean’s Distinguished Service Award | Anesthesiology...

Kenya McKinney, CRNA, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Dean’s Distinguished Service Award.

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Congratulations to Dr. Burel Goodin (@PainBurel) on receiving the @washuOPA 2025 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award! This award recognizes faculty who demonstrate exceptional mentorship to postdoctoral appointees. anesthesiology.wustl.edu/goo…
Goodin receives 2025 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award | Anesthesiology | Washington University...

Goodin receives 2025 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award | Anesthesiology | Washington University...

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at WashU Medicine has selected Burel Goodin, PhD, professor of anesthesiology, as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award.

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