Distinctions

The mission of the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA) is to advance the art and science of anesthesiology by encouraging its members to pursue original investigations in the clinic and in the laboratory, develop the method of teaching anesthesiology, and freely and informally interchange ideas. Being selected as a member of the AUA reflects strong endorsement of that member’s stature as a national leader who has contributed to the advancement of the specialty in academic medicine by their peers and institutions. AUA members are nominated and elected based on excellence in teaching, administration, and research.

We are very proud of our many department faculty members who have earned the distinction of AUA membership.

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Becoming a Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (FASA™) is the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ (ASA’s) highest acknowledgment that recognizes years of dedication to exceptional education, leadership and commitment to the specialty. The FASA designation identifies and promotes ASA members exhibiting the highest standards in professionalism/leadership, advocacy for the profession and patient safety, and education. Becoming a FASA is a prestigious honor in the specialty, setting its designees apart from their peers. The criteria required for earning the FASA designation demonstrates a candidate’s commitment to advancing the practice and securing the future of anesthesiology.

Department FASAs

• Phillip Adams, DO, FASA

• Shawn T. Beaman, MD, FASA

• Michael W. Best, MD, FASA, Maj, USAFR

• Charles D. Boucek, MD, FASA

• Tomas Drabek, MD, PhD, FASA

• Trent D. Emerick, MD, MBA, FASA

• Denise Hall-Burton, MD, FASA

• Andrew Herlich, DMD, MD, FAAP, FASA

• Mark E. Hudson, MD, MBA, FASA

• Stephen M. McHugh, MD, FASA

• William R. McIvor, MD, FASA

• David G. Metro, MD, FASA

• Kristin M. Ondecko Ligda, MD, FASA

• Rita M. Patel, MD, FASA

• Raymond M. Planinsic, MD, FASA

• Senthil Sadhasivam, MD, MPH, MBA, FASA

• Tetsuro Sakai, MD, PhD, MHA, FASA

• Erin A. Sullivan, MD, D.ABA, FASA

• Keith M. Vogt, MD, PhD, FASA

The Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography (FASE) designation is a peer-review process that recognizes dedicated ASE members with an extraordinary commitment to the field of cardiovascular ultrasonography, designating those with proven professional contributions, a diverse skill set, and knowledge of all aspects of cardiovascular ultrasound.

Department FASEs

• Ezeldeen Abuelkasem, MBBCh, MSc, FASE
• Ryan Ball, MD, MBA, FASE
• Michael L. Boisen, MD, FASE
• Kimberly Howard-Quijano, MD, MS, FASE
• Joshua Knight, MD, FASE
• Kathirvel Subramaniam, MD, MPH, FASE