Elizabeth Rebello, M.D., FASA
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Executive Director, Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Department of Cancer Network, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2002 | University of Texas School of Medicine, San Antonio, Texas, US, MD |
| 1994 | University of Houston, Houston, Texas, US, BS in Pharmacy |
Postgraduate Training
| 2022-2023 | Fellowship, Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM®), Academic Medicine® |
| 2021-2021 | Leadership, Stanford WellMD Physician Well-Being Director Course, Course |
| 2020-2020 | Leadership, Rice University Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Houston, Texas |
| 2018-2019 | Leadership, American Associate of Medical Colleges LEAD Certificate Program, Washington, DC |
| 2017-2018 | Leadership, The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas |
| 2015-2016 | Leadership, University of Texas MD Anderson Faculty Leadership Academy, Houston, Texas |
| 2015-2015 | Leadership, Association of American Medical Colleges Mid-Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar, Austin, Texas |
| 2014-2014 | Quality Improvement, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2012-2013 | Leadership, Texas Medical Association Leadership College, Austin, Texas |
| 2010-2010 | Leadership, Association of American Medical Colleges Early Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar, Washington, DC |
| 2010-2011 | Leadership, University of Texas MD Anderson Heart of Leadership, Houston, Texas |
| 2003-2006 | Clinical Residency, Anesthesiology Residency, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas |
| 2002-2003 | Clinical Internship, Categorical Base Internship, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas |
| 1994-1994 | Pharmacy Internship, Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas |
Board Certifications
| 2023 | Certified Board for Health Care Executives (FACHE) |
| 2021 | Certification in Medical Quality (CMQ), The American Board of Medical Quality |
| 2019 | Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety |
| 2007 | American Board of Anesthesiology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2020
Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2007 - 2014
Instructor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, 2006 - 2006
Clinical Pharmacist, Department of Outpatient Pharmacy, University Health System, San Antonio, TX, 1999 - 2002
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Associate Director, Department of Office of Women Faculty and Minority Inclusion, WMFI The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2018 - 2020
Co-chair, Faculty Development Committee, Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine and Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2022
Chair, Faculty Mentoring Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2012 - 2021
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Member, Compounding Expert Committee, United States Pharmacopeia, Washington, DC, 2020 - Present
Advisory Board Member, American College of Healthcare Executives/American Society of Anesthesiologists, Chicago, 2020 - Present
FDA Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee, 2018 - Present
Expert Consultant, United States Pharmacopeia, Washington, DC, 2018 - 2020
Texas Medical Board Expert Panelist, Texas Medical Board, 2010 - Present
Staff Anesthesiologist, Greater Houston Anesthesiologists, Houston, TX, 2006 - 2007
Clinical Pharmacist, Outpatient Pharmacy, University Health System, San Antonio, TX, 1999 - 2002
Staff Pharmacist, Wal-Mart Pharmacy, San Antonio and Houston, TX, 1995 - 2002
Texas Society of Hospital Pharmacists Summer Intern, Whitmire Distribution Corporation, Houston, TX, 1993 - 1993
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, MDACC Institutional Curriculum Vitae Committee, 2019 - 2020
Member, MDACC Areas of Service Excellence CFA Policy Review Committee, 2019 - 2020
Member, MDACC CFRC Faculty Point System Faculty Workgroup, 2019 - 2020
Member, MDACC Advisory Committee to the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Search Committee, 2019 - 2021
Ex-officio Member / Mentor, MDACC Junior Faculty Committee, 2018 - 2020
Member, MDACC Head and Neck Surgery Search Committee, 2017 - 2017
Member, MDACC Operational Task Force #4 Recruitment, Retention and Development, 2017 - 2019
Supervisor, Epic Subject Matter Expert, 2015 - 2020
Member, Inpatient Operations Steering Committee, 2014 - 2014
Reviewer, MDACC Provost’s Distinguished Faculty Mentor Award, Clinical Award Nominations, 2014 - 2018
Member, Epic Subject Matter Expert, 2014 - 2014
Judge, MDACC Trainee Research Day-Clinical, 2014 - 2014
Member, Molecular Testing Evaluation Committee, Vice President's Office on Clinical Research, 2013 - 2019
Member, CME Planning Committee, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, 2013 - Present
Member, Division Council on Gender Inclusiveness, Department of Women Faculty Programs, 2013 - 2020
Co-Chair, Council on Gender Inclusiveness, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2020
Member, Faculty Mentoring Advisory Committee, 2013 - 2020
Nominee, MDACC Provost’s Distinguished Faculty Mentor Award, Clinical Award Nominations, 2013 - 2013
Clinical Translational Population-Based Research Projects, MD Anderson Institutional Review Grants Study Section Review Committee, 2011 - 2014
Member, Planning Committee, MDACC Women Faculty Program, Education and Career Development, 2011 - 2012
Department Liaison, MD Anderson Women Faculty Programs, 2010 - 2020
Representative, MDACC Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 2009 - 2022
Member, MDACC Pyxis, 2008 - 2020
Representative, MD Anderson Pediatric Anesthesia Committee, 2008 - 2020
Honors & Awards
| 2019 | Commitment to Mentoring Award, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2018 | Super Doctors, Texas Monthly Magazine |
| 2018 | President’s Award for Faculty Excellence in Education and Mentoring, MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2017 | Academic Medical Director Leadership Course, University of Texas School of Public Health |
| 2017 | Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists |
| 2015 | TexMed Quality Poster Session, Texas Medical Association |
| 2015 | American Association of Medical Colleges Health System Research Award, American Association of Medical Colleges |
| 2014 | Super Doctors Rising Stars, Texas Monthly Magazine |
| 2014 | Excellence and Innovation Award, Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia Annual Meeting |
| 2013 | TexMed Quality Poster Session, Texas Medical Association |
| 2012 | Texas Medical Association Leadership College, Texas Medical Association |
| 1994 | Who's Who among Students in American Colleges and Universities |
| 1994 | Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society |
| 1994 | Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society |
| 1994 | Phi Lambda Sigma National Pharmacy Leadership Society |
| 1994 | Rho Chi National Pharmacy Honor Society |
| 1994 | Merck Award of Academic Achievement, Merck & Co., Inc |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Malinzak EB, Hertzberg LB, Doyle CA, Flood P, Kraus MB, Rebello E, Pai SL, Pease S. In Response. Anesth Analg 134(4):23-24, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35299224.
- Kraus MB, Hertzberg LB, Rebello E, Malinzak EB, Doyle CA, Pai SL. In Response. Anesth Analg 134(4):20-21, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Hertzberg LB, Miller TR, Byerly S, Rebello E, Flood P, Malinzak EB, Doyle CA, Pease S, Rock-Klotz JA, Kraus MB, Pai SL. Gender Differences in Compensation in Anesthesiology in the United States: Results of a National Survey of Anesthesiologists. Anesth Analg 133(4):1009-1018. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34375316.
- Rebello E, Lefebre P, Meyer P, Lindsay A, Jew, R. Unraveling a Recurrent Wrong Drug-Wrong Route Error—Tranexamic Acid in Place of Bupivacaine: A Multistakeholder Approach to Addressing this Important Patient Safety Issue 39(2):1, 39-41, 2021.
- Gonzalez LS, Chaney MA, Wahr JA, Rebello, E. What’s in That Syringe?. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32507463.
- Rebello, E. Standardization of Drug Labeling and Concentrations. AudioDigest Anesthesiology 62(8), 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Mericli AF, McHugh T, Kruse B, DeSnyder SM, Rebello E, Offodile AC. Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing to Model Cost Utility of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Pathways in Microvascular Breast Reconstruction. J Am Coll Surg, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Prinsloo S, Rebello E, DeSnyder S, Black D, Cata J, Cohen L. Electroencephalographic Correlates of Hypnosedation During Breast Cancer Surgery. The Breast Journal, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Ellinas E, Rebello E, Shillcut S, Chandrabose R, Hernandez M, Silver J. Analysis of Distinguished Service Awards in Anesthesiology Specialty Societies: Are Women Physicians Recognized for their Work. Anesthesia and Analgesia. e-Pub 2019.
- French K, Recinos I, Hernandez M, Goravanchi F, Kowalski A, Cerny J, Kee S, Aloia T, Rebello E. Continuous Quality Improvement Measured With Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC) in an Outpatient Cancer Surgery Center. Journal of Oncology Practice, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30615585.
- Owusu-Agyemang P, Cata JP, Meter AV, Kapoor R, Zavala AM, Williams UU, Tsai J, Rebello E, Feng L, Hayes-Jordan A. Perioperative factors associated with persistent opioid use after extensive abdominal surgery in children and adolescents: A retrospective cohort study. Paediatr Anaesth, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Bailard N, Rebello E. Aprepitant and Fosaprepitant Decrease the Effectiveness of Hormonal Contraceptives. Br J Clin Pharmacol, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Owusu-Agyemang P, Hayes-Jordan A, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Zavala AM, Kapoor R, Popovich SM, Rebello E, Feng L, Cata JP. Assessing the Survival Impact of Perioperative Opioid Consumption in Children and Adolescents Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. Paediatr Anaesth 6:648-656, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Owusu-Agyemang P, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Zavala AM, Rebello E, Feng L, Hayes-Jordan A, Cata JP. Investigating the association between perioperative blood transfusions and outcomes in children undergoing cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Vox Sang 112(1):40-46, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 27870057.
- Van Meter A, Williams U, Zavala A, Kee J, Rebello E, Tsai J, Ifeanyi I, Ruiz J, Lim J, Owusu-Agyemang P. Beat to Beat: A Measured Look at the History of Pulse Oximetry. J Anesth Hist 3(1):24-26, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Long K, Ruiz J, Kee S, Kowalski A, Goravanchi F, Cerny J, French K, Hernandez M, Perrier N, Rebello E. Effect of adjunctive dexmedetomidine on postoperative intravenous opioid administration in patients undergoing thyroidectomy in an ambulatory setting. J Clin Anesth 35:361-364, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27871557.
- Rebello E, Kowalski A, Kee S, Goravanchi F, Norman P, Ruiz J, Hernandez M, Rahlfs T. Implementing A Mentoring Program and Faculty Academic Productivity at the American Society of Anesthesiologists' Annual Meeting: An 11 Year Assessment. Anesthesia and Analgesia 123(3):105-106, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Balachandran D, Fiaz S, Hernandez M, Kowalski A, Bashoura L, Goravanchi F, Cherian S, Rebello, Kee S, French K. Length of Stay in Ambulatory Surgical Oncology Patients at High Risk for Sleep Apnea as Predicted by STOP-BANG Questionnaire. Anesthesiology Research and Practice, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27610133.
- Owusu-Agyemang P, Popovich SM, Zavala AM, Grosshans DR, Meter V, Williams UU, Holmes AA, Arunkumar R, Rebello E, McAleer MF, Porche V, Mahajan A. A multi-institutional pilot survey of anesthesia practices during proton radiation therapy. Pract Radiat Oncol 6(3):155-9, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26725965.
- Rebello E, Kee S, Kowalski A, Harun N, Guindani M, Goravanchi F. Reduction of Incorrect Record Accessing and Charting Patient Electronic Medical Records in the Perioperative Environment. Health Informatics Journal. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26470715.
- Owusu-Agyemang P, Borthakur G, Rebello E, Arunkumar R, Wang SA, Rytting M, Jorgensen JL, Hernandez M, Ruiz JR, Cata JP. The Association between Opioid Administration and Response to Therapy in Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Leuk Lymphoma(56):1903-1905, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25363399.
- Owusu-Agyemang P, Grosshans D, Arunkumar R, Rebello E, Popovich S, Zavala A, Williams C, Ruiz J, Hernandez M, Mahajan A, Porche V. Non-Invasive Anesthesia for Children Undergoing Proton Radiation Therapy. Radiother Oncol 111(1):30-4, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24560754.
- Rebello E, Ruiz J, Norman P, Redworth G, Rahlfs T. Speed Mentoring: A Mentee-Driven Initiative to Cultivate Ongoing Mentoring Relationships. Anesthesia and Analgesia, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Barboza A, Rebello E, Rubio A, Albright H, Dang J, Jones J, Zhang W, Feeley T. Measuring Cost Savings of Process Improvement. J Clin Oncol, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Rebello E, Porche V. Causal Factors that Promote and Support the Careers of Women in Anesthesiology. Anesthesia and Analgesia, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
Invited Articles
- Rebello E. Gayer S, Goldan M, Rebello E. Drug Shortages: How ASA Is Helping Members Navigate an Uncertain Road Ahead. ASA Monitor 11/2023; 87:29, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Rebello E. Rebello E, Zakowski M. ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 Exhibit Hall: Something for Everyone – Learn, See Friends, Network. ASA Monitor 10/2023; 87:14, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Rebello E. Rebello E. Growing Meaningful Relationships at ANESTHESIOLOGY®: Dedicated Networking Events, Childcare, and More. ASA Monitor 8/2023; 87:1–7, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Rebello E. Rebello E. Advocacy and Collaboration Lead to Major Patient Safety benefits on Sterile Pharmaceutical Compounding: A Review of USP’s Revisions to Chapter <797>. KevinMD.com 4/ 2023, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Rebello E. Rebello E, Gupta A, Hein T, Goldan M, ASA Champions Safety and Workflows with USP <797> Policy Victory ASA Monitor 87:28-29, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Rebello E. Rebello, E. Interviewed for the following video podcast: Women of Impact in Anesthesiology by Allison Fernandez, 11/2022, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Cooper, J, Thomas B, Rebello E, Lefebvre P, Feinstein K, Reede L, Kumbhat S, Greenberg S. Position Statement on Criminalization of Medical Error and Call for Action to Prevent Patient Harm from Error. APSF Newsletter 37(3):1-3, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Rebello E, Beard J. Highlights from the ISMP Summit: The Future of Perioperative Medication Safety: Charting Our Path Forward. APSF Newsletter 37(2):71-72, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Goldan M, Rebello E. ASA’s Advocacy on USP <797>: The Campaign to End the One-Hour Rule. ASA Monitor 86(5):38, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Rebello E. Rebello, E. Connecting in the Exhibit Hall at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024, ASA Monitor 88(10):1-7, 2021.
- Lim G, Lynde G, Rebello E. Quality: What Does the Future Hold?. ASA Monitor Supplement 85(10):30-31, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Rebello E, Botney R. Drug Labeling in the Perioperative Environment: Issues that May Contribute to Medication Errors. ASA Monitor 85(9):40-41, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Rebello E. Rebello, E. Connecting in the Exhibit Hall at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024, 2020.
- Beard JW, Grigg E, Wahr J, Rebello, E. APSF-Sponsored 2019 ASA Panel on "Practical Approaches-Standardization of Drug Labeling and Concentrations: Are We Different Than Other Groups Who Administer Drugs?. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter 35(1):24-25, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Rebello E, Wright C. An International Conversation: The Value of Gender Equity. ASA Monitor 13(12), 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Rebello E, Popovich M, Connolly L, Hein T. Update: USP Postpones Implementation of Revised USP. ASA Monitor 83(11):60, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Rebello E, Popovich M, Connolly L, Hein T. Long Awaited United States Pharmacopeia (USP) General Chapter Revisions Explained: The One-Hour Rule will No Longer be in Effect. ASA Monitor 83(2):70-71, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Rebello, E, Hawkins J. Anesthesiology 2019: Develop Your Human Side -- Creating the Best Version of You for Yourself, Your Patients and Your Family. ASA Monitor 83(2):32-33, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Rebello E. Contributor: Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Expert Guidance: Infection Prevention in the Operating Room Anesthesia Work Area. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology 40:1-17, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Rebello E, Connolly L, Hein T, Popovich M. Do No Harm: Finding Consensus on Medication Concentration Standardization. ASA Monitor 83(3):18-19, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Rebello E, Soriano S. ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2018: Promoting Professional Development and Wellness. ASA Monitor 82(2):42-43, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Williams U, Rebello E. Dexmedetomidine in Ambulatory Surgery and Its Role in Decreasing Opioid Consumption. ASA Monitor 82(2):14-15, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Rebello E, Hein, T. United States Pharmacopeia Chapter <800> and the Assessment of Risk of Oxytocin in Order to Maintain Compliance. ASA Monitor 81(11):58-60, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Navas J, Loyd G, Thornton L, Straker T, Wright C, Rebello E. Empowering and Inspiring the Next Generation of Anesthesiologists. ASA Monitor 81(5):46-48, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Brown M, Wright C, Rebello, E, Sharma D. Mentoring Impact: Implementing Quality Initiatives. ASA Monitor 4(48-49), 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Ross V, Toledo P, Johnson C, Rebello E. Committee on Professional Diversity Partners with AMA Doctors Back to School Program, Encourages Students to Enter Health Care Pipeline. ASA Monitor 80:52-53, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Wright C, Rebello E. Highlighting the Mentoring Experience. ASA Monitor 80:42-43, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Chandrabose R, Wright C, Adams J, Rebello E. The ASA Mentoring Program: Developing a New Generation of ASA Leaders. ASA Newsletter 79(4):50-51, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Martin A, Wright C, Adams J, Rebello E. Mentoring: Improving the Patient Experience. ASA Newsletter 79(4):44-45, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Rebello E, Wong C, Calmes S. Women of the ASA: History, Status, and Scope. ASA Newsletter 78(5):58.60, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Musee J, Adams J, Rebello E. Mentoring: Preparing for Our Future. ASA Newsletter 78(5):44-45, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Mayes L, Adams J, Rebello E. Focus on Mentoring: Insight from a Recent Award Recipient 78(4):32-33, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Rebello E, Podraza A, Adams J. Mentoring and Advocacy, Ensuring a Solid Future for Anesthesiology. American Society of Anesthesiologists Newsletter 77(12):52-53, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Rebello E, Plagenhoef JS, Adams J. Developing Future Leaders through Mentoring. American Society of Anesthesiologists Newsletter 77(5):56-57, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Rebello E, Plagenhoef J, Adams J. Spotlight on Mentoring. American Society of Anesthesiologists Newsletter 77(4):4, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Rebello E, Mason LJ, Kerr GE. Submit Your Application for a Mentoring Award. American Society of Anesthesiologists Newsletter 76(4):46 and 51, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Rebello E. Investing in Our Future Leaders. ASA Newsletter 75(10):6-7, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
Manuals, Teaching Aids, Other Teaching Publications
- Rebello, E. Interviewed for the following video podcast: Women of Impact in Anesthesiology by Allison Fernandez, 2022.
- Cooper, J, Thomas B, Rebello E, Lefebvre P, Feinstein K, Reede L, Kumbhat S, Greenberg S. Position Statement on Criminalization of Medical Error and Call for Action to Prevent Patient Harm from Error, 2022.
- Rebello E, Corollo D. Podcast: College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) Why should anesthesia and IT leadership partner to prevent drug diversion?, 2022.
- Rebello, E. Podcast: Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) Criminalization of Medical Error: A Call to Action (#105), July 6, 2022, 2022.
- Rebello E, Beard J. Highlights from the ISMP Summit: The Future of Perioperative Medication Safety: Charting Our Path Forward, 2022.
- Beard JW, Grigg E, Wahr J, Rebello, E. APSF-Sponsored 2019 ASA Panel on "Practical Approaches-Standardization of Drug Labeling and Concentrations: Are We Different Than Other Groups Who Administer Drugs?, 2020.
- Rebello, article: E. Interviewed for the following article: Diversity and anesthesia: is there a gender problem? Kirby, T, 2019.
- Rebello E. ASA Manual for Anesthesia Department Organization and Management- Control Substances Policy- Considerations and Department Medication Management Policy. American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2018.
- Rebello E. ASA Manual for Anesthesia Department Organization and Management- Medication Shortages. American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2018.
- Chandrabose R, Wright C, Adams J, Rebello E. The ASA Mentoring Program: Developing a New Generation of ASA Leaders, 2015.
- Martin A, Wright C, Adams J, Rebello E. Mentoring: Improving the Patient Experience, 2015.
- Rebello E, Wong C, Calmes S. Women of the ASA: History, Status, and Scope, 2014.
- Musee J, Adams J, Rebello E. Mentoring: Preparing for Our Future, 2014.
- Rebello E, Podraza A, Adams J. Mentoring and Advocacy, Ensuring a Solid Future for Anesthesiology, 2013.
- Rebello E, Plagenhoef JS, Adams J. Developing Future Leaders through Mentoring, 2013.
- Rebello E, Plagenhoef J, Adams J. Spotlight on Mentoring, 2013.
- Rebello E, Nguyen L, Soliz J, Rahlfs T. Orientation Manual for Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine New Faculty, 2013.
- Rebello E, Mason LJ, Kerr GE. Submit Your Application for a Mentoring Award, 2012.
- Rebello E, Berger J, Kee S. Reader Raises Two Propofol Concerns. Letter to the Editor, 2012.
- Travis E, Mitchell A, Peterson S, Rebello E. UT MD Anderson Makes the Most of the AAMC Career Development Programs, 2012.
- Rebello E. Investing in Our Future Leaders, 2011.
- Rebello E. Case Synopsis Morbidity and Mortality Committee, 2008.
Other Articles
- Rebello E Interviewed for the following article: Non-Operating Room Anesthesia Challenges. Smith, M. Anesthesiology News 49(6):24; 6/2023, 2023.
- Rebello E Interviewed for the following article: Hypnosis: why some doctors recommend using it to reduce the use of anesthesia during an operation, L Plitt. BBC Mundo, 2023.
- Rebello, E Interviewed for the following article: Strength in Numbers, Emma Freer. Texas medicine 117(12):16-21, 2021.
- Rebello, E Interviewed for the following article: Believe in the Power of Hypnosis. Outpatient Surgery 21(1):31-33, 2020.
- Rebello E Interviewed for the Following Article: Hypnotherapy Isn't Magic, But it Helps Some Patients Cope with Surgery and Recovery, Bruno D. The Washington Post, 2019.
- Rebello E Interviewed for the following article: A Strong Start for Texas Women in Medicine, Doolittle D. Texas Medicine 115(11):48, 2019.
- Rebello, E Interviewed for the following article: E Interviewed for the following article: Diversity and anesthesia: is there a gender problem? Kirby, T. European Society of Anesthesiology Newsletter(77), 2019.
- Rebello E Interviewed for the following article: Can hypnosedation replace general anesthesia during some surgeries?, Michael Hardy. Conquest Magazine, 2018.
- Rebello E Interviewed for the following news story: Surgery while you are awake? MD Anderson Doctors using hypnosis instead of general anesthesia. Lodia P. KTRK Channel 13 ABC News, 2018.
- Rebello E Interviewed for article: Hypnosis in the Operating Room. Pierce S. The Texas Medical Center Pulse 5(2):31-33, 2018.
- Rebello E Interviewed for article: Five Questions about Anesthesia, Carter, D. Cancerwise, 2018.
- Rebello E Interviewed for the following article: Hypnosedation: Is it Possible to Have Surgery Without General Anesthesia? Demarco, C. Cancerwise, 2017.
- Rebello E Featured for mentoring initiative in MDACC Women and Faculty Inclusion Newsletter, 2017.
- Williams UU, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Rebello E, Tan J, Owusu-Agyemang P Unanticipated Compression of the Trachea in a 5-Month-Old Undergoing an MRI for Evaluation of Neurofibromatosis. A A Case Rep 8(1):1-3, 2017. PMID: 28036318.
- Rebello Interviewed for the Following Article: Faculty Mentoring Program Contributes to Increased Academic Productivity. Anesthesiology News 43(1):18-19, 2017.
- Cerny J, Kee S, Goravanchi F, Rebello E, Kowalski A Peri-Operative Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Series. Global Journal of Anesthesiology.
- Rebello E Interviewed for article: Fast-Track Process Cuts Time in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Saves Money. Firth S. Anesthesiology News 40(9):24, 2014.
- Arunkumar R, Rebello E, Owusu-Agyemang P Anesthetic Techniques for Unique Cancer Surgery Procedures. Best Pract Res Clin Anesthesiology 27(4):513-526, 2013. PMID: 24267555.
- French K, Rebello E, Kowalski A, Veazie M, Kee S, Goravanchi F I-Gel Associated with Lingual Nerve Neuropraxia. Anesthesiology News, 2012.
- Travis E, Mitchell A, Peterson S, Rebello E UT MD Anderson Makes the Most of the AAMC Career Development Programs. GWIMS Watch Quarterly Newsletter Association of American Medical Colleges 3(4), 2012.
Abstracts
- F Goravanchi F, J Cerny J, AM Kowalski AM, SS Kee SS, Rebello E, KE French KE, JC Frenzel JC, TA Syed TA, T Burnett T, M Hernandez M, CA Hagberg CA. Randomised comparison of the clinical performance of Ambu Auragain and Teleflex LMA Protector. British Journal of Anaesthesia 125(1):e208, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Syed T, Cerny J, Kowalski A, Kee S, Rebello E, French K, Frenzel J, Burnett T, Fi G, Hernandez M, Hagberg C. Difficult airway management in the ambulatory setting. Trends in Anaesthesia and Critical Care 30:e109, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Rebello E, Gann L, Ruiz J, Hernandez M, Owusu-Agyemang P, Zavala A, Rahlfs T. Creating Leaders through a Mentoring Program and Faculty Academic Productivity: A 13 year Assessment. ASA Practice Management Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Rebello E, Zavala A, Urso C, Delgado K, Williams U, Van Meter A, Shadowens L, Owusu-Agyemang P. Reducing Nasal Trauma During Nasotracheal Intubation: A Case Report of a patient with Oral Cancer. Society of Airway Management Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Delgado K, Zavala A, Alamtour O, Rebello E, Tsai J, Urso C, Williams U, Van Meter A, Kapoor, R, McCarthy K, Owusu-Agyemang P. Parental Presence During a Pediatric Awake Flexible Scope Intubation. Society of Airway Management Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Rebello E, Zavala A, Urso C, Delgado K, Williams U, Van Meter A, Shadowens L, Owusu-Agyemang P. Reducing Nasal Trauma During Nasotracheal Intubation: A Case Report of a patient with Oral Cancer. Second Annual Proceedings of the MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Summer Trainee Session, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Bailard N, Hernandez M, Puthenparampil E, Ok S, Sosa C, Rebello E. PACU Nursing In-Service Education Enhances Transitions of Care after Perioperative Administration of Sugammadex and Aprepitant. Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia Annual Meeting, Miami Beach, FL, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Nguyen L, Bailard N, Vu C, Kwater P, McHugh T, Bellard B, Rebello E. A Technique to Preserve Eyelash Integrity in a Patient with Madarosisin the Perioperative Environment. Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia Annual Meeting, Miami Beach, FL, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Nguyen L, Vu C, Kwater P, Bailard N, McHugh T, Bellard B, Rebello E. Anesthetic Implications of an Ectopic Pancreas. International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- K French K, MD, J Wargo J, MD, T Aloia T, MD, T Rahlfs T, MD, A Kowalski A, MD, S Kee S, MD, J Cerny J, MD, E Rebello E, MD. Enhancing NPO Compliance With Clear Content, Timing, and Communication Maintains Patient Safety and Improves OR Utilization:. The International Society for Quality in Health Care, 34th Conference, London UK, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Owusu-Agyemang P, Cata JP, Meter AV, Kapoor R, Zavala AM, Williams UU, Tsai J, Rebello E, Feng L, Hayes-Jordan. A Long-term Opioid Requirements after HIPEC Surgery in Children and Adolescents: a retrospective cohort study. European Society for Pediatric Anesthesiology, Glasgow, Scotland, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Rebello E, Kowalski A, Van Meter A, Tsai J, Williams U, Zavala A, Owusu-Agyemang P. Strategies to Increase Career Satisfaction and Decrease Burnout: Identifying and Utilizing Professional Networks. University of Texas System Beyond Resiliency Training Symposium, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Oliver T, Toledo P, Ross V, Rebello E. ASA Committee on Professional Diversity Mentoring Award: Examining Alumni Engagement in the ASA. American Society of Anesthesiology 2016 Annual Meeting, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Zavala A, Cata J, Van Meter A, Williams U, Rebello E, Hernandez M, Owusu-Agyemang P. Investigating the Association between Perioperative Blood Transfusions and Outcomes in Children Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. 8th European Congress on Pediatric Anaesthesia, Belgrade, Serbia, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Rebello E, Kowalski A, Kee S, Goravanchi F, Norman P, Ruiz J, Hernandez M, Rahlfs T. Implementing A Mentoring Program and Faculty Academic Productivity at the American Society of Anesthesiologists' Annual Meeting: An 11 Year Assessment. Anesthesia and Analgesia 123(3):105-106, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Rebello E, Walsh G, Kowalski AM, Hagan K, Lipski I. Intraop Accu-stimulation of P6 for Prevention of PONV in Craniotomies. CAS 2016 - Canada Anesthesiologists' Society Annual Meeting, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- McHugh T, Goravanchi F, Cerny J, Kowalski A, Kee S, Rebello E. Paravertebral Block in a Male Patient for Total Mastectomy. CAS 2016 - Canada Anesthesiologists' Society Annual Meeting, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Goravanchi F, Bellard B, Hajazimzanjani N, Rebello E, Kowalski A, Kee S, French K, Cerny J. Effect of Caudal Nerve Block on Pain Management of Penile Prosthesis Surgery. Study in Multidisciplinary Pain Research (SIMPAR), Rome, Italy, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Rebello E, Kowalski A, Goravanchi F, Cerny J, French K, Hernandez M, Ruiz J, Kee S. The Effect of Lidocaine on Postoperative Intravenous Opioid and Anti-emetic Administration in Patients Undergoing Thyroidectomy. AFCA IAAS European Congress of Ambulatory Surgery. Paris, France, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Pollock K, Rebello E, Wong C, Calmes S, Chandrabose R. Women of the ASA. American Association of Medical Colleges Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Popovich S, Zavala A, Grosshans D, Van Meter A, Williams U, Holmes A, Arunkumar R, Rebello E, McAleer M, Porche V, Mahajan A, Owusu-Agyemang P. An International Pilot Survey of Anesthesia Practices during Proton Radiotherapy. Pediatric Sedation Outside of the Operating Room, Cancun, Mexico, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Mitchell-Mollard N, Schaub D, Jimenez A, Flores A, Cleckler-Hughes K, Guzman A, Rebello E. Using Time Driven Activity Based Costing in Cancer Care: A Team based Approach Adds Value for Patients Undergoing Port-A Cath Placement in the Ambulatory Care Setting. American Association of Medical Colleges Integrating Quality: Improving Value Through Clinical Transformation, Education, and Science Meeting. Chicago, Illinois, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Mitchell-Mollard N, Schaub D, Jimenez A, Flores A, Cleckler-Hughes K, Guzman A, Rebello E. Phase II Pathway Adds Value in the Ambulatory Care Setting. TexMed Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, Second Place. Selected for Oral Presentation, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Rebello E, Kee S, Goravanchi F, Burke K, French K, Kowalski A. Pre-Anesthetic Pregnancy Screening: Is She or Isn't She?. Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Rebello E, Kowalski A, Goravanchi F, Cerny J, Katy French MD, Mike Hernandez MS, Joseph Ruiz MD, Spencer Kee MD. The Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Postoperative Intravenous Opioid and Antiemetic Administration in Patients Undergoing Thyroidectomy. SIMPAR, Rome Italy, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Pollock K, Rebello E, Wong C, Chandrabose R, Calmes S. Women of the ASA. American Society of Anesthesiology 2014 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Mitchell-Mollard N, Schaub D, Jimenez A, Flores A, Cleckler-Hughes K, Guzman A, Rebello E. Phase II Pathway Adds Value in the Ambulatory Care Setting. ASCO Quality Care Symposium, Boston, MA, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Owusu-Agyemang P, Rebello E, Arunkumar R, Ruiz J, Borthakur G, Rytting M, Wang S, Hernandez M, Cata J. Opioid Administration to Patients With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Is Not Associated With Decreased Survival. American Society of Anesthesiology 2014 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Goravanchi F, Rigby D, Rebello E, Lange G, Kowalski A, Kee S, Lucci A, Caudle A, Baumann D, French K, Kuerer H. Outpatient Breast Surgery is Safe: Recent Experience with 10,836 Patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center. 49th International Congress of European Society for Surgical Research, Budapest, Hungary, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Rebello E, Goravanchi F, Kowalski A, Mitchell-Mollar N, French K, Barboza A, Hernandez M, Kee S. Using Time Driven Activity Based Costing in Process Mapping Cancer Care: Fast Track Patients Undergoing Port-A-Cath Placement under Monitored Anesthesia Care in the Ambulatory Care Setting. Accepted for Excellence and Innovation Award Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia Annual Meeting, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Goravanchi F, French K, Kee S, Kowalski A, Rebello E. Five Days of Postoperative Analgesia with Unique Solution. SIMPAR, Rome, Italy, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- French K, Rebello E, Kowalski A Kee S, Cerny J, Goravanchi F. Paravertebral Block Versus IV Lidocaine in Unilateral Total Mastectomy: comparison of Perioperative Opiod Requirements. SIMPAR Rome, Italy, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Rebello E, Ruiz J, Norman P, Redworth G, Rahlfs T. Developing Mentee-Driven Ongoing Faculty Mentoring Relationships through Speed Mentoring. UT Kenneth I. Shine Academy of Health Science Education Conference, Austin,TX, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Kowalski A, French K, Goravanchi F, Kee S, Rebello E, Mitchell-Mollard N, Chiang J. Concominant Acustimulation of P6 andTH-5 Prevents PONV, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Barboza A, Rebello E, Rubio A, Albright H, Dang J, Jones J, Zhang W, Feeley T. Measuring Cost Savings of Process Improvement. ASCO Quality Care Symposium, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Williams U, Ensor J, Rebello E, VanMeter A, Ruiz J. Using Quality Control Charts to Evaluate Anesthesia Department Metrics and Measure Performance. American Society of Anesthesiology 2013 Annual Meeting, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Rebello E, Kerr G, Adams J. ASA Committee on Professional Diversity Mentoring Award: An Innovative Approach to Facilitate Mentoring Relationships and Foster Leadership Within Our Specialty. American Society of Anesthesiology 2013 Annual Meeting, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Rebello E, Kee S, Kowalski A, Berger J, Harun N, Goravanchi F. Reducing Errors in Patient Electronic Medical Records in the Perioperative Environment (Honorable Mention). TexMed Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Rebello E, Ruiz J, Norman P, Redworth G, Rahlfs T. Speed Mentoring: A Mentee-Driven Initiative to Cultivate Ongoing Mentoring Relationships. Anesthesia and Analgesia 116(55):S-141, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Rebello E, Kowalski A, Goravanchi F, French K, Mitchell-Mollard N, Kee S. Effective Use of Technology to Overcome Language Barriers in the Perioperative Setting. Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia 2013 Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- French K, Balachandran D, Andrabi T, Goravanchi F, Rebello E, Kee S, Kowalski A. Does the Higher Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS) Predict an Increased Length of Stay in the PACU in Patients with Bladder Cancer Undergoing Cystoscopy?. Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia 2013 Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Graber W, French K, Kee S, Goravanchi F, Rebello E, Smith R, Kowalski A. Pulse-oximeter as a Monitor to Prevent Ischemia. Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia 2013 Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Kee SS, French KE, Rebello E, Goravanchi F, Kowalski AM. Paravertebral Block for Multiple Opiate Hypersensitivities. Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia 2013 Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Popovich S, Owusu-Agyemang P, Rebello E, Arunkumar R, Porche V. Anesthesia for Pediatric Patients in Proton Centers: An International Survey. International Assembly for Pediatric Anesthesia Meeting, Washington, DC, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Goravanchi F, Nguyen L, Kowalski A, French K, Rebello E, Kee S. Anesthesia for Outpatient Breast Surgery in Patients Who Are Not General Anesthesia Candidates. American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Owusu-Agyemang P, Rebello E, Arunkumar R, Harun N, Ruiz J. Comparison of Narcotic Versus Non-Narcotic Techniques for Pediatric Lumbar Puncture and Bone Marrow Aspiration. International Assembly for Pediatric Anesthesia Meeting, Washington, DC, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Goravanchi F, Rebello E, Kee S, Kowalski A, French K, Yang W. Pain and Anxiety Perception During Breast Needle Localization. 17th World Congress on Breast Diseases of the Senologic International Society, Salvador, Brazil, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Goravanchi F, Wang S, Kowalski A, Rebello E, French K, Kee S. Management of Breast Needle Localization Patients with Severe Phobia. Quebec City, Canada. Canadian Society of Anesthesiologists 2012 Annual Meeting, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Rebello E, Kee S, Kowalski A, Berger J, Harun N, Goravanchi F. Barcoding: A Process Improvement Initiative to Reduce Errors in Opening Patient Electronic Medical Records in the Perioperative Environment. American Association of Medical Colleges Integrating Quality: Linking Clinical and Education Excellence. Chicago, Illinois, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Rebello E, Kee S, Kowalski A, Berger J, Goravanchi F. Reducing Errors in Patient Electronic Medical Records in the Perioperative Environment. May 18, 2012. Anesthesia and Analgesia June 2012. Proceedings of the International Anesthesia Research Society 2012 Annual Meeting. Boston, MA S-202, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Rebello E, Hernandez M, Holmes A. An Instrument to Identify Quality Improvement Goals and Enhance Patient Care: The Healthcare Matrix. World Congress of Anesthesiologists Meeting, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Kee S, Kowalski A, Goravanchi F, Berger J, Adalsteinsson S, Rebello E. QR Codes in Anesthesia Presentations. Society of Anesthesia Technology Annual Palm Beach, Florida Meeting, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Owusu-Agyemang P, Rebello E, Arunkumar R, Hernandez M, Gombos D, Ruiz J. Assessment of Postoperative Vomiting in Retinoblastoma Patients and their Siblings Undergoing Eye Exams Under Anesthesia. International Society of Ocular Oncology 2011 Biennial Meeting Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Owusu-Agyemang P, Rebello E, Arunkumar R, Ruiz J. Evaluation of Postoperative Vomiting in Pediatric Patients in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit Undergoing Eye Exams Under Anesthesia. Society of Pediatric Anesthesia 2011 Annual Meeting San Diego, California, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Rebello E, Holmes A. Improving a Medical Education Relic: Using the Healthcare Matrix to Modernize Morbidity and Mortality Conference. 64th Postgraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology, New York, NY, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Rebello E, Holmes A, Hernandez M. Healthcare Matrix for Morbidity and Mortality Conference: Anesthesia Provider Preference. AMM-AMS-HKAM Tripartite Congress/44th Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine: Benefits and Risks of Recent Medical Advances, Hong Kong, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Rebello E, Holmes A. Healthcare Matrix for Morbidity and Mortality Conference: Anesthesia Provider Preference. American Society of Anesthesiology 2010 Annual Meeting, San Diego CA, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Rebello E. Evaluation and Implementation of an Automated Medication Dispensing System into Anesthesia Worksites at a Large University Hospital. Society of Pediatric Anesthesia, San Antonio, TX, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Rebello E, Cowles C, Kee S, Hernandez M, Sapire K. Evaluation and Implementation of an Automated Medication Dispensing System into Anesthesia Worksites at a Large University Hospital. Int'l Anes. Research Society, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Rebello E, Porche V. Causal Factors that Promote and Support the Careers of Women in Anesthesiology. Anesthesia and Analgesia 108(S-80), 2009. e-Pub 2009.
Book Chapters
- Chandrabose R Rebello E. American Barriers to Gender Equality. In: Professional Wellbeing. World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists, 2018.
- Rebello E. Anesthesia Monitoring Devices. In: Handbook of Biomedical Technology. 2nd, 2013.
- Rebello E. Endotracheal Intubation. In: Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support. 2nd. Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2013.
- Rebello E. Airway Management. In: Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support. 2nd. Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2013.
- Rebello E. Context-Sensitive Half-Time. In: 5-Minute Anesthesia Consult. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2012.
- Rebello E. Upper Respiratory Infection, Preoperatively. In: 5-Minute Anesthesia Consult. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2012.
- Rebello E. Case Review Text. In: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome.
- Rebello E. Case Review Text. In: Serotonin Syndrome. Mackey D. Morgan and Mikhail.
Letters to the Editor
- Kraus, MB, Hertzberg, LB, Rebello, E, Malinzak, EB, Doyle, CA, Pai, SL. In Response. Anesthesia and analgesia 134: E20-E21, 2022.
- Rebello E, Berger J, Kee S. Reader Raises Two Propofol Concerns. Letter to the Editor. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter 27: 26, 2012.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2023. MD Anderson Cancer Network FY 2023 Update. Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. Hypnosedation for Breast Surgery, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology. Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2022. 1st DACCPM Health Care Equity, Professionalism, and Wellness Conference - Overcoming Barriers to Improve Health Care Equity Cultural Considerations in End-of-Life Care: The ICU Perspective. Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2016. Reduce Operative Miscounts and RFO Protocols. Conference. Reduce Operative Miscounts and RFO Protocols. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2022. Policy 101. Conference. Policy 101. (virtual), US.
- 2021. Engaging Effective and Meaningful Conversations About a Just Culture that is Sensitive to Race and Diversity. Conference. Engaging Effective and Meaningful Conversations About a Just Culture that is Sensitive to Race and Diversity, US.
- 2021. Making Your Mark in Medicine. Conference. Making Your Mark in Medicine, US.
- 2020. Strengthening Medicine Through Advocacy. Conference. Strengthening Medicine Through Advocacy, US.
- 2020. The Equity Equation. Conference. The Equity Equation, US.
- 2012. The Difficult Airway: Securing the Airway in Head and Neck Cancer Patients. Invited Speaker. Conference. The Difficult Airway: Securing the Airway in Head and Neck Cancer Patients. Invited Speaker. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2012. Anesthesia for the Cancer Patient. Invited Speaker. Conference. Anesthesia for the Cancer Patient. Invited Speaker. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2006. Labor Analgesia in a Patient with Goodpasture's Disease. Conference. Gulf Atlantic Anesthesia Residents Research Conference. Tampa, Florida, US.
National Presentations
- 2024. Are We Addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity in All Our Practices: A Roadmap for Success. American Society of Anesthesiologists' Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA, US.
- 2024. International Forum: Anesthesia for the Global Burden of Cancer. American Society of Anesthesiologists' Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA, US.
- 2024. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Panel: Medication Errors in the Perioperative Environment - Exploring the Role of Human Factors. American Society of Anesthesiologists' Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA, US.
- 2023. Patient Safety in Anesthesiology, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnAIkhUAOJk. Top Med Talk. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2023. Diversity and Equity: Bringing Parity into Negotiations. American Society of Anesthesiologists' Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2023. Health-Related Social Needs: Role of Anesthesiologists. American Society of Anesthesiologists' Anesthesia Quality and Patient Safety Meeting, (virtual), US.
- 2023. A High Reliability Organization’s Approach to Effectively Addressing Human Error and Systems Issues: A Center for Peer Support. Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine, Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US.
- 2023. Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) Poster Session. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) ADVANCE Conference. Orlando, Florida, US.
- 2023. Scientific Abstract Reviewer. American Society of Anesthesiologists ADVANCE Conference, US.
- 2022. Medication Safety in Non Operating Room Anesthesia. Conference. Medication Safety in Non Operating Room Anesthesia. New York, NY, US.
- 2022. Latest Developments in Medication Safety in NORA: Pre-Filled Syringes, Drug Labeling, Infusion Pumps, and Look-alike Vials. Conference. Latest Developments in Medication Safety in NORA: Pre-Filled Syringes, Drug Labeling, Infusion Pumps, and Look-alike Vials. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2022. Medication Safety: Pre-Filled Syringes, Drug Labeling, and Infusion Pumps. Conference. Medication Safety: Pre-Filled Syringes, Drug Labeling, and Infusion Pumps. Nashville,, TN, US.
- 2022. A Path Forward: Certification in Quality (CMQ) and Patient Safety (CPPS). Conference. A Path Forward: Certification in Quality (CMQ) and Patient Safety (CPPS). (virtual), US.
- 2022. Safe Medication Practices: Labeling, Standardizing Concentrations, and Decreasing Human Factors Components of Medication Administration. Conference. Safe Medication Practices: Labeling, Standardizing Concentrations, and Decreasing Human Factors Components of Medication Administration. (virtual), NM, US.
- 2021. Why Sponsorship is Important and the Data to Prove It. Conference. Why Sponsorship is Important and the Data to Prove It. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2021. Standardizing Drug Concentrations in the Perioperative Environment. Conference. Standardizing Drug Concentrations in the Perioperative Environment. (virtual), US.
- 2021. Medication Safety: Focus on Labeling. Conference. Medication Safety: Focus on Labeling. (virtual), US.
- 2021. Fostering an Inclusive Environment Through Mentoring & Coaching. Conference. Fostering an Inclusive Environment Through Mentoring & Coaching, US.
- 2020. Are you Standing in Your Own Way: A Primer on Professional Coaching. Conference. Are you Standing in Your Own Way: A Primer on Professional Coaching, US.
- 2020. Drug Shortages: Planning and Mitigating for Critical Care Patients. Conference. Drug Shortages: Planning and Mitigating for Critical Care Patients, US.
- 2020. Developing a Strategic Vision for Diversity & Inclusion. Conference. Developing a Strategic Vision for Diversity & Inclusion, US.
- 2020. Diversity and Inclusion in Anesthesiology: American Society of Anesthesiologists’ approach over the last 10 years. Conference. Diversity and Inclusion in Anesthesiology: American Society of Anesthesiologists’ approach over the last 10 years, US.
- 2019. Opportunity Knocks: How to Become Actively Involved in a Specialty Society and Help Other Women Physicians Fulfill their Aspirations. Conference. Opportunity Knocks: How to Become Actively Involved in a Specialty Society and Help Other Women Physicians Fulfill their Aspirations. New York, NY, US.
- 2019. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) E.A. Rovenstine Panel-Standardization of Drug Labeling and Concentrations: Are We Different Than Other Groups Who Administer Drugs?. Conference. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) E.A. Rovenstine Panel-Standardization of Drug Labeling and Concentrations: Are We Different Than Other Groups Who Administer Drugs?. New York, NY, US.
- 2019. The New York State Society of Anesthesiologists Speed Mentoring Session. Conference. Mentor. New York, NY, US.
- 2019. Hypnosedation as an Alternative to General Anesthesia for Breast Cancer Surgery in a Patient with Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Conference. Evidence-Based Perioperative Medicine. Singapore, Asia.
- 2019. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Panel Practical Approaches to Improving Medication Safety- Standardization of Drug Labeling and Concentrations: Are We Different Than Other Groups Who Administer Drugs?. Conference. ASA Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2019. Compliance 202 for the Anesthesiologist: The Joint Commission (TJC), US Pharmacopeia, and Medication Management. Conference. ASA Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2018. Meeting the Challenge of Burnout. Conference. ASA Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2018. Addressing Barriers to Professional Advancement: Promoting Leadership for Women in Anesthesiology. Conference. ASA Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2018. Developing Our Future: Incorporating Mentoring Into Your Academic or Private Anesthesiology Practice. Conference. ASA Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2018. Drug Concentration Standardization. Conference. Drug Concentration Standardization. Phoenix, AZ, US.
- 2018. Surgery without General Anesthesia: Insights into Hypnosedation. Conference. Surgery without General Anesthesia: Insights into Hypnosedation, US.
- 2018. Diverse Teams are Stronger Teams. Conference. Diverse Teams are Stronger Teams. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2018. Leadership Townhall Panel. Conference. Leadership Townhall Panel. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2018. Moderator, Poster Session, Burnout to Brilliance Physician Wellness Symposium. Conference. Moderator, Poster Session, Burnout to Brilliance Physician Wellness Symposium. Tucson, AZ, US.
- 2017. Professional Advancement Skills: Promoting Leadership for Women in Anesthesiology. Conference. ASA Annual Meeting. Boston, MA, US.
- 2017. Compliance 101 for the Anesthesiologist: The Joint Commission, US. Pharmacopeia, and Medication Management. Conference. ASA Annual Meeting. Boston, MA, US.
- 2017. Panelist. Conference. Panelist. Philadelphia, PA, US.
- 2017. Panelist, Underrepresented but Still Representing: A Diverse Perspective on Excelling in Academic Medicine, Partnership for Careers in Cancer Medicine. Conference. Panelist, Underrepresented but Still Representing: A Diverse Perspective on Excelling in Academic Medicine, Partnership for Careers in Cancer Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Moderator, Poster Session, Burnout to Brilliance Physician Wellness Symposium. Conference. Moderator, Poster Session, Burnout to Brilliance Physician Wellness Symposium. Austin, TX, US.
- 2016. Professional Advancement Skills: Promoting Leadership for Women in Anesthesiology. Conference. ASA Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2016. Can We Please Everyone or Will We Please No One? Competing Interests in Anesthesia. Conference. ASA Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2016. Checklists, Barcodes, Automated Medication Systems and Prefilled Syringes: Are Our Patients Safer in the Ambulatory Setting?. Conference. ASA Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2016. American Society of Anesthesiologists' Committee on Professional Diversity: An Overview. Conference. National Medical Association Annual Meeting. Los Angeles, CA, US.
- 2016. New Pathway in Ambulatory Care Setting Decreases Patient Recovery Time. Conference. New Pathway in Ambulatory Care Setting Decreases Patient Recovery Time. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2015. Addressing Barriers to Professional Advancement: Promoting Leadership for Women in Anesthesiology. Conference. Addressing Barriers to Professional Advancement: Promoting Leadership for Women in Anesthesiology. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2015. Scientific Abstract Reviewer. Conference. Scientific Abstract Reviewer. Honolulu, HI, US.
- 2015. Scientific Abstract Reviewer. Conference. Scientific Abstract Reviewer. Scottsdale, AZ, US.
- 2015. Moderator for the Poster Discussion Rounds. Conference. Moderator for the Poster Discussion Rounds. Scottsdale, AZ, US.
- 2014. Reducing Cancer Care Costs by Using Time Driven Activity Based Costing in Process Mapping and Utilizing a Fast Track Process for Patients Undergoing Port-A Cath Placement Under Monitored Anesthesia Care in the Ambulatory Care Setting. Conference. Reducing Cancer Care Costs by Using Time Driven Activity Based Costing in Process Mapping and Utilizing a Fast Track Process for Patients Undergoing Port-A Cath Placement Under Monitored Anesthesia Care in the Ambulatory Care Setting. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2014. Phase II Pathway Adds Value in the Ambulatory Care Setting. Conference. Phase II Pathway Adds Value in the Ambulatory Care Setting. Boston, MA, US.
- 2014. Professional Networking: Build Your Career to Success: Effective Communication Skills to Attain a High Performance Career. Conference. Women Faculty Programs, Workshop for Women Assistant Professors. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Leaning In: Women in Leadership Roles; Mentoring Women in Anesthesiology: Organizing Women at the Local and National Levels. Conference. Leaning In: Women in Leadership Roles; Mentoring Women in Anesthesiology: Organizing Women at the Local and National Levels. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2013. Interventions to Decrease Errors in Patient Electronic Medical Records in the Perioperative Environment. Conference. Interventions to Decrease Errors in Patient Electronic Medical Records in the Perioperative Environment. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Moderator for the Poster Discussion Rounds. Conference. Moderator for the Poster Discussion Rounds. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2012. Global Conference on Perioperative Medicine: Care of the Elderly and the Cancer Patient. Moderator of Poster Session. Conference. Global Conference on Perioperative Medicine: Care of the Elderly and the Cancer Patient. Moderator of Poster Session. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Code Blue: Review of ACLS Drugs and Highlights of the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines. Conference. Code Blue: Review of ACLS Drugs and Highlights of the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines. Washington, DC, US.
International Presentations
- 2024. Keeping our patients safe: what’s new in patient and medication safety? Standardizing Concentrations and Decreasing Human Factors. Invited. 2024 Euroanesthesia Annual Meeting. Munich, DE.
- 2024. Medication Error Reduction in the Perioperative Period: Gaining a Better Understanding of Safe Medication Practices. Invited. 2024 International Conference on Anesthesia Patient Safety. Tokyo, JP.
- 2024. Paravertebral Blocks in the Perioperative Setting: A Tool to Reduce Postoperative Pain. Invited. 25th Ramachandra Anesthesia Continuing Education Conference. Chennai, IN.
- 2021. Standardizing Drug Concentrations in the Perioperative Environment. Invited. 17th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists Meeting. (virtual), US.
- 2021. Safe Perioperative Medication Administration: Practical Update from Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF). Invited. International Forum on Perioperative Safety and Quality. Brussels (virtual), BE.
- 2020. Safe Perioperative Medication Administration - Practical update, International Forum on Perioperative Safety & Quality. Invited. Conference cancelled secondary to COVD-19. Barcelona, ES.
- 2019. Ramdomized Comparison of the Clinical Performance of Ambu Auragain and Teleflex LMA Protector. Conference. 2019 World Airway Management Meeting. Amsterdam, NL.
- 2019. Difficult Airway Management in the Ambulatory Setting. Conference. 2019 World Airway Management Meeting. Amsterdam, NL.
- 2019. An Effective Solution for the Kinking Pediatric Endotracheal Tube. Conference. 2019 World Airway Management Meeting. Amsterdam, NL.
- 2019. Diversity and Anesthesia: Is there a gender problem? The Situation in the United States: American Society of Anesthesiologists’ perspective and approach. Invited. European Society of Anaesthesiology Annual Meeting. Vienna, AT.
- 2016. Implementing A Mentoring Program and Faculty Academic Productivity at the American Society of Anesthesiologists' Annual Meeting: An 11 Year Assessment. Conference. 16th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists. Hong Kong, CN.
- 2016. Intraop Accu-stimulation of P6 for Prevention of PONV in Craniotomies. Conference. CAS 2016 - Canada Anesthesiologists' Society Annual Meeting. Vancouver, CA.
- 2016. Paravertebral Block in a Male Patient for Total Mastectomy. Conference. CAS 2016 - Canada Anesthesiologists' Society Annual Meeting. Vancouver, CA.
- 2016. Multi-modal Analgesia and Enhanced Recovery of the Cancer Patient. Invited. Institute Gustav Roissy. Villejuif, FR.
- 2016. The Effect of Lidocaine on Postoperative Intravenous Opioid Antiemetic Administration in Patients Undergoing Thyroidectomy. Invited. European Congress of Ambulatory Surgery. Paris, FR.
- 2015. Peri-Operative Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Series. Conference. 11th International Congress on Coronary Artery Disease. Florence, IT.
- 2015. Scientific Abstract Reviewer. Invited. International Anesthesia Research Society 2015 Annual Meeting. Honolulu, US.
- 2015. Scientific Abstract Reviewer. Invited. International Anesthesia Research Society 2015 Annual Meeting. Honolulu, US.
- 2014. Phase II Pathway Adds Value in the Ambulatory Care Setting. Conference. ASCO Quality Care Symposium. Boston, US.
- 2014. Scientific Abstract Reviewer. Invited. International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting. Montreal, CA.
- 2013. Moderator for the Poster Discussion Rounds. Invited. International Anesthesia Research Society 2013 Annual Meeting. San Diego, US.
Formal Peers
- 2024. Visiting Professor, Safe Medication Practices: Labeling, Standardizing Concentrations, and Decreasing Human Factors Components of Medication Administration, US.
- 2024. Visiting Professor, Safe Medication Practices: Labeling, Standardizing Concentrations, and Decreasing Human Factors Components of Medication Administration, US.
- 2024. Visiting Professor, Safe Medication Practices: Labeling, Standardizing Concentrations, and Decreasing Human Factors Components of Medication Administration, US.
- 2024. Visiting Professor, Safe Medication Practices: Labeling, Standardizing Concentrations, and Decreasing Human Factors Components of Medication Administration. Los Angeles, California, US.
- 2024. Visiting Professor, Women in Anesthesiology: Past, Present, and Future Directions – A Targeted Approach to Achieve Parity. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. Visiting Professor, Safe Medication Practices: Labeling, Standardizing Concentrations, and Decreasing Human Factors Components of Medication Administration, US.
- 2023. Visiting Professor, Safe Medication Practices: Labeling, Standardizing Concentrations, and Decreasing Human Factors Components of Medication Administration, US.
- 2023. Visiting Professor, Safe Medication Practices: Labeling, Standardizing Concentrations, and Decreasing Human Factors Components of Medication Administration, Patricia A. Kapur, MD, US.
- 2023. Visiting Professor, Safe Medication Practices: Labeling, Standardizing Concentrations, and Decreasing Human Factors Components of Medication Administration, US.
- 2019. Visiting Professor, Paravertebral Blocks in the Perioperative Setting: A Tool to Reduce Postoperative Pain Workshop. Invited. Paravertebral Blocks in the Perioperative Setting: A Tool to Reduce Postoperative Pain Workshop, MX.
- 2019. Visiting Professor, Surgery without General Anesthesia: Insights into Hypnosedation. Invited. Surgery without General Anesthesia: Insights into Hypnosedation. Mexico City, MX.
- 2017. Visiting Professor, Paravertebral Blocks in the Perioperative Setting: A Tool to Reduce Postoperative Pain Workshop. Invited. Visiting Professor, Paravertebral Blocks in the Perioperative Setting: A Tool to Reduce Postoperative Pain. Lima, PE.
- 2016. Visiting Professor, Multi-modal Analgesia and Enhanced Recovery for the Cancer Patient. Invited. Visiting Professor, Multi-modal Analgesia and Enhanced Recovery for the Cancer Patient, FR.
- 2010. Visiting Professor, Managing Difficult Airways in Head and Neck Cancer Patients. Invited. Visiting Professor, Managing Difficult Airways in Head and Neck Cancer Patients, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2023 - 2028 |
| Title: | Opioid-Sparing Effects of Nurse-Delivered Hypnosis During Breast Cancer Surgery |
| Funding Source: | Rising Tide Foundation |
| Role: | Co-I |
| Date: | 2023 - 2028 |
| Title: | Opioid-Sparing Effects of Nurse-Delivered Hypnosis During Breast Cancer Surgery. Co-Primary Investigator: Cohen, L. Co-Investigators:Cleckler Hughes K, DeSnyder S, Li , Lowenstein L, Piotrowski M, Yennu |
| Funding Source: | National Institute of Health/National Cancer Institute |
| Role: | Co-PI |
| Date: | 2017 - 2022 |
| Title: | Biobehavioral Effects of Hypnosis during Breast Cancer Surgery |
| Funding Source: | Private donor |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| Date: | 2015 - 2017 |
| Title: | Intra-operative electrical stimulation of the acupoint P6 to prevent post-operative nausea and vomiting in women undergoing breast cancer surgery |
| Funding Source: | DACC |
| Role: | Collaborator |
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified March 03, 2025